Master of Science in Applied Statistics
The M.S. in Applied Statistics provides training for a number of data-science positions in applied research settings, testing organizations, and businesses. The degree requires three semesters of full-time study, and students can complete the program in one year (fall/spring/summer). In addition to the satisfactory completion of coursework, an integrative project is required.
Admissions Information
Master of Science
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Fall Only
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): April 15
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $65 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, one (1) of which must be academic
- GRE General Test
Requirements from the TC Catalog
Applied Statistics Core Courses (18 points):
The following courses are required (in special circumstances, substitute courses may be approved by an advisor.):
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HUDM 4125 Statistical inference (3)
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HUDM 5126 Linear models and regression analysis (3)*
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HUDM 6026 Computational statistics (3)
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HUDM 5150 Statistical Careers, Communications and Capstone (3)
and at least one of:
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HUDM 5123 Linear models and experimental design (3)
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HUDM 6030 Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
and at least one of:
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HUDM 6055 Latent structure analysis (3)
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HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis (3)
*Under special circumstances HUDM 5122 may be substituted for HUDM 5126; advisor approval is required.
Statistics Electives (8 points):
Other advanced statistics courses offered by the program or by other departments/ schools of Columbia University may be selected, in consultation with an advisor, to complete the 18-point requirement. Examples of candidate courses include: HUDM 5059, HUDM 5124, HUDM 5130, and HUDM 5133.
Breadth Requirement (6 points):
At least 6 points must be taken at Teachers College from outside the program in Measurement, Evaluation, and Applied Statistics.
Culminating Experience:
A special project that is conducted in consultation with an advisor.
Transfer Credit:
For the M.S. degree, no transfer credit is granted for work completed at other universities.