MS Concentration in Applied Statistics

The Applied MS in Statistics is intended for students pursuing doctoral degrees in other fields who wish to enhance their statistical knowledge and credentials by obtaining a degree in Statistics in addition to their primary field of study. Admission to this program requires that you have been admitted for PhD studies in another field at the University of Illinois.

A total of nine courses, constituting 36 graduate credit hours, are required for the Applied MS degree with specialization. At least 12 credit hours must be taken at the 500 level. Students wishing information beyond that provided here should contact the Director of Graduate Studies in Statistics.

During your course of study for the Applied MS in Statistics you must transfer temporarily to the Department of Statistics for at least one semester. After satisfying this requirement you then transfer back to your primary degree program.

Fall applications for Spring admission are accepted until September 15. Transfers shall be completed during the application process for the spring semester.

Submitting Application Material

The University of Illinois uses the "Slate" online application system. To use this system, follow the directions at https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply

There is a nonrefundable application fee. Please see the Graduate Application Instructions for current application fees for domestic and international applicants.

Applicants should be prepared to provide all current and previous unofficial transcripts through the application system for consideration. For review purposes, the Department will only need the unofficial reports attached to your application. Though the Department prefers new letters of recommendations, up to two letters previously submitted to your current degree program can be re-used, however they must still be submitted by the recommender through the application system or provided directly from your current program's administrative office. Applicant's should have at least one new letter submitted on their behalf. 

If admitted to the program you will be contacted by the Graduate Program Coordinator with detailed instructions on the petition process and what needs to be included with the petition to the Graduate College. 

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the program include calculus through multivariable calculus, linear algebra equivalent to MATH 257 or MATH 415, and an introduction to mathematical statistics and probability equivalent to STAT 400.

Curriculum Requirements in Statistics

4 courses / 16 credit hours

• STAT 410* (Statistics & Probability II) ^{_{*This requirement can be waived if the student has already taken the course, or a course equivalent to it at another institution.}}
• STAT 425 (Statistical Modeling I)
• Simultaneous enrollment in a PhD program that uses statistics.
• Two additional Statistics courses not already used to fulfill a requirement:
  Eligible courses include STAT 424, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 437, 440, 443, 447, 448, 458, 466, 480, 510, 511, 525, 527, 528, 530, 533, 534, 542, 545, 546, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 558, 571, 575, 576, 578, 587, and 588.

Course Requirements in Primary Field of Study

5 courses / 20 credit hours

In addition to the core Statistics courses selected above, 5 additional graduate courses (equaling 20 credit hours) relevant to your primary field and the field of Statistics must be completed. These 5 courses can be courses from the following list or courses from the "Two additional Statistics courses" list above which are not used toward any degree requirement.

The approved primary field of study courses outside the Statistics Department are as follows: