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The Master of Science Degree and Certificate in Applied Statistics1 bring together statistics, computer science, scientific research, and communication skills using the latest state-of-the-art technologies. They prepare students for immediate employment in a variety of high-paying industry positions or doctoral study in applied statistics or a related field.
Applied statisticians are in high demand in the current high-technology economy. Our program emphasizes a flexible curriculum that allows a wide variety of concentrations of application, including biology, mathematics, computer science, psychology, health sciences, business, pharmaceutical product development, and other self-designed multi-disciplinary concentrations. The Program also offers paid internship opportunities and flexible class offerings allowing for both full-time and part-time students.
Please view this presentation to get a detailed overview of the Applied Statistics Program. Here is a video reviewing the presentation.
We encourage students from diverse academic backgrounds to consider our program. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, various undergraduate majors and interests are eligible for admissions. For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact Dr. Randall Rieger by e-mail at rrieger@wcupa.edu or by phone at 610-436-2440. If you have any questions regarding admissions or financial aid, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies. If you have any questions regarding the classes required for the program, please visit our Curriculum page.
Program Updates
Summer of Statistics: Offerings for SUMMER 2021
Course Offerings are now available for Summer 2021. All classes will still be remote! See them here .
Schedule Classes for SPRING 2021
Registration for Spring 2021 classes is now available! See course offerings here .
NEW FOR FALL 2021: Full Remote Curriculum
Starting Fall 2021, students can complete all of their Master's in Applied Statistics Degrees remotely!
NEW FOR FALL 2020: New Concentration in Data Science
A new concentration in Applied Statistics is now available for enrollment!
A new online course to fulfill the Calculus and Linear Algebra prerequisites in one class is here
See this PDF for more details!
POST MASTER'S PROGRAM
The Department of Applied Statistics is now offering a post Master's program !
NEW FOR FALL 2018: New Concentrations in Biostatistics and Business and Marketing Analytics
New concentrations in the Applied Statistics department begin in Fall 2018! Read more about this new addition .
Hours and Events
Graduate Assistant Office Hours
All GA Office Hours are Remote for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021
Zoom links are provided in course Syllabi
UNA (25 University Avenue) Room 170
Monday 2:30 - 6:30 PM, 7:30-9:30 PM
Tuesday 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Applied Statistics Events
Visit the Applied Statistics Events page to find out more about upcoming department events and orientation resources for new Applied Statistics students.