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2009-2010 University Catalog
Federal Statistics Graduate Certificate
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Banner Code: VS-CERG-FSS
School: The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering
Department: Statistics
This professional program is targeted at upgrading the skills of practitioners. The federal statistical system is a complex data collection and analysis system that requires a wide variety of multidisciplinary skills for its maintenance. The federal statistics certificate is intended to respond to the need for broad training in statistics; survey methods; data analysis, including graphics and data visualization; databases and data security; parallel computation and related technology; geographic information systems; and issues of statistics and public policy. The program is extremely flexible and can be tailored to the needs of students within the federal statistical sector. It is also intended to be responsive to the needs of those in state and local governments, and those in the private sector involved in the collection, interpretation, or statistical analysis of federal data. |
Admission Requirements
Potential candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and have taken at least two courses in calculus and one course in calculus-based probability and statistics. These requirements are normally satisfied by students that have successfully completed courses equivalent to the following Mason courses: MATH 113, MATH 114, and STAT 344. Candidates must also be computer literate. Applicants typically have degrees in such fields as sociology, economics, engineering, mathematics, statistics, and business. Candidates should inquire with the department’s graduate coordinator for details of program planning. Courses are offered in late afternoon and evening and are particularly suitable for part-time students. Certificate Requirements
The certificate program consists of 15 credits: 9 credits of certificate courses plus 6 credits of electives. Certificate Courses (9 credits)
The certificate courses build the foundations of statistical analysis and survey methods. They consist of the following: Elective Courses (6 credits)
The elective courses are intended to provide a broad background supportive of the multidisciplinary needs of complex statistical systems. Elective courses may be chosen from any graduate STAT courses numbered below 876, except that only one of STAT 501-503 can be applied toward the certificate. Only 3 credits may be from other departments and must be approved in advance by the department’s graduate coordinator.
Suggested electives include: |
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