Mathematical Statistics

To be considered for graduate admission, an applicant must hold or be completing an earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing and have adequate preparation with discernible ability to pursue graduate studies in the major field elected. These criteria are subject to standards set by the individual program areas, which reserve the right to revise or amend their entrance requirements beyond the minimal requirements of the University.

Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School; for requirements, see Admission, Regular. The entrance requirements include successful completion of twelve semester credits in mathematics beyond sophomore calculus (equivalent to MAT 2010, 2020, 2030, 2250, and 2350); this course work should include advanced calculus and linear or modern algebra. Credit accrued in courses such as the history of mathematics or the teaching of mathematics, in which the study of mathematics itself is not the primary purpose, will not be counted toward this requirement. As preparation for graduate study, the Department of Mathematics strongly recommends undergraduate course work along the line of option A, described under Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degrees in the undergraduate bulletin.