Certificate Program in Statistics
The certificate program in statistics enables
students to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study in statistics.
The
required curriculum provides students with necessary statistical foundations of
the field and exposes them to practical applications relevant to their chosen
area of specialization.
Each course must be completed with a grade
of at least C-. To complete the certificate program in statistics, one
has to complete the following required courses:
Course |
Semester Offered |
Credits |
Required / Elective |
| |
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|
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| MAC 2311 Calculus I |
Every |
4 |
Required |
| MAC 2312 Calculus 2 |
Every |
4 |
Required |
| STA 4442 Prob. & Stats 1 |
Fall & Summer |
3 |
Required |
| STA 4443 Prob. & Stats 2 |
Spring |
3 |
One is Required |
| STA 4032 Prob. & Stats for Eng. |
Fall & Spring |
| STA 4821 Stochastic Models for CS |
Fall & Spring |
| EEL 4541 Prob. & Random Process |
|
STA 4234 Applied Stats 1
STA 4202L Applied Stats 1 Lab |
Fall |
3 |
Required |
|
|
|
|
| MAC 2313 Calculus 3 |
Every |
4 |
Recommended |
| MAS 2103 Matrix Theory |
Every |
3 |
Recommended |
| Choose 3 elective courses from the following: |
| STA 4102 Computational Stats 1* |
Every second Fall |
3 |
Elective |
| STA 4103 Computational Stats 2 |
Every second Spring |
3 |
Elective |
| STA 4702 Applied Stats 2 * |
Every second Spring |
3 |
Elective |
| STA 4222 Planning Investigations* |
Every second Fall |
3 |
Elective |
| ECO 4422 Econometrics 2 |
|
3 |
Elective |
| MAP 4260 Intro to Queuing Theory |
|
3 |
Elective |
| PHY 4523 Statistical Physics |
|
4 |
Elective |
| * Recommended Elective Courses |
The total number of credits required for a Certificate in Statistics = 26.
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* As with all degree programs, the authoritative source for the degree requirements is the University Catalog that was in effect for the academic year in which the student entered the University. The information on this page does not supersede the Catalog.
For information about the Certificate Program or Minor in Statistics contact:
Prof. L. Qian, Statistics Advisor
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Science & Engineering Bldg., Room 244
Boca Raton Campus
Office Phone: 561-297-2486
Email: lqian@fau.edu