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CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATE STUDY IN
APPLIED STATISTICS
College of Arts and Sciences |
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The Department
of Statistics in the College
of Arts and Sciences offers the Certificate of Graduate
Study in Applied Statistics using satellite delivery to USC
campuses and other sites statewide. The program is designed
to provide engineers and scientists with the modern data analytic
tools needed for effective practice as a specialist in statistical
methods. It also aids educators who are interested in enhancing
their content knowledge. The program is designed to meet the
needs of working professionals. |
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Admissions Requirements |
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For admission to The
Graduate School, a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college
or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency is
normally required.
Applicants should submit a complete application packet including
official transcripts of college academic work, letters of recommendation,
and official score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
The Graduate Bulletin and
Admission Application are available on-line.
In addition to the above, the applicant should have three
semesters of calculus. Applicants who are admitted without
the calculus courses will be required to complete them before
beginning the Certificate program. |
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Degree Requirements |
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The Certificate of Graduate Study
in Applied Statistics requires at least 18 semester hours
of graduate credits in statistics, at least half of which
must be courses at the 700 level or above. All courses must
be completed within a period of six years before the award
of the certificate. |
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Courses |
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Core Courses (9 credit hours) |
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STAT 704 |
Data Analysis I |
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STAT 705 |
Data Analysis II |
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STAT 706 |
Design of Experiments OR STAT 506 Introduction to
Experimental Design |
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Nine additional hours of
courses must be selected with the approval of the Office of
Graduate Studies. Up to six hours of course work may be taken
from other departments and/or by transfer credit with approval.
At least two classes per
semester are televised live via satellite with real-time telephone
interaction and via video streaming. Courses are viewable
at USC campuses and at selected South Carolina technical colleges
based on space availability. |
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Tuition |
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Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice and vary
for different programs. Current tuition and fee
information is available from the
Office
of the Bursar. |
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More
Information |
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Visit the program website:
http://www.stat.sc.edu/
Extended
Campus (EC) staff are available to assist you in your
area of South Carolina. You can also contact a student
services coordinator in the University
Instructional Services (UIS) office. |
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Educator Recertification |
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For information about educator
recertification pertaining to the above courses or program,
contact the SC Department of Education, Teacher Certification
Office, 3700 Forest Drive, Suite 500, Columbia, SC 29204, or
telephone toll free 877-885-5280. |
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