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Admission Prerequisites
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Preparation for the program should include courses in multivariate
calculus (Math 33), matrix theory (Math 124), and at least two
undergraduate statistics courses. Some experience, either in
theoretical or applied probability and/or statistics is advantageous
but not required. Experience with computer programming and
statistical packages is helpful.
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Degree Requirements
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For each entering student, an individualized program leading to
the M.S. degree will be designed with the help of the M.S. Program
Director by taking into account the individual's strengths and
deficiencies, as judged from transcripts and interviews.
All candidates for the MS in Statistics must complete at least 30
units of graduate credit approved for the MS program in Statistics
without a thesis. The department may also approve a program of study
consisting of 24 credit hours of course work plus a thesis (Stat
299-300). The MS students may choose to take courses outside the
Statistics department but in related fields (e.g., Economics,
Management and Finance, Computer Science, Engineering , Mathematics
or Public Health). Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade
average of B (3.0) in all course work .
Up to 24 credit units may also be counted towards the student's
PhD degree, provided that they meet the requirements of the PhD
program. Qualifying courses completed at GW before application and
admission to the MS program may be used to satisfy some of the
program's course requirements. A maximum of one-quarter of the credit
hours of graduate work required for the M.S. degree can be
transferred from another degree-granting division of GW or another
accredited university.
The course requirements listed below are special to this
department and must be read in conjunction with the general
requirements of the Graduate
School.
Additional information on graduate studies at GW can be found at: www.gwu.edu/~gradinfo .
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Course Requirements:
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Descriptions of all courses below can be found at:
http://www.gwu.edu/~bulletin/grad/stat.html
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All students are required to take Stat
201—202: Mathematical Statistics.
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Electives:
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A set of electives may include courses from Statistics
or appropriate courses from other programs and departments such as
Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering Management and
Systems Analysis, Mathematics, or Public Health.
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Appropriate electives from the Statistics Department include:
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Stat 207-8 Methods of Statistical Computing I, II
Stat 213 Intermediate Probability and Stochastic Processes
Stat 214 Applied Linear Models
Stat 215-6 Applied Multivariate Analysis
Stat 217 Design of Experiments
Stat 218 Linear Models
Stat 223 Bayesian Statistics: Theory and Applications
Stat 224 Design of Medical Studies
Stat 225 Biostatistical Methods
Stat 226 Advanced Biostatistical Methods
Stat 227 Survival Analysis
Stat 231 Categorical Data Analysis
Stat 242 Regression Graphics/Nonparametric Regression
Stat 273-4 Stochastic Processes I and II
Stat 275/Econ 275 Econometrics I
Stat 281 Time Series Analysis
Stat 287-8 Modern Theory of Sample Surveys
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Application
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You can obtain application materials as well as apply on line by
selecting Apply for Admission from www/gwu.edu/~gradinfo. Information
for funding can be found there along with other useful information.
Also, information on graduate student support can be found at www.gwu.edu/~gradinfo . Please visit http://www.gwu.edu/~ccas/grad/ to
find information specific to graduate students in the Columbian
College of Arts and Sciences. Financial aid applications have a
deadline of February 1 for Fall semester and October 1 for Spring
semester. However, late applications may also be considered.
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Advising
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Students in their first semester of the program must meet
with the M.S. Program Director prior to signing up for classes.
Students are suggested to continue to seek advice throughout their
time in the program. Students should also meet with the MS Program
Director if there is any question of whether their course work may be
applied towards the degree. Students must also meet with the MS
program Director when they file for graduation. Professor Reza
Modarres is the M.S. Program Director. He can be reached at
202-994-6359 or at reza@gwu.edu
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Additional Information
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The Graduate Student Services web site
http://www.gwu.edu/~gss provides links to a wide range of
services for graduate students such as academic links, financial
information, libraries, computer services, registrar, student
services and graduation.
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TESTIMONIALS ABOUT OUR PROGRAM FROM RECENT
STUDENTS
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-.."The master in Statistics at GW is what I was
expecting. What this program did for me is to train me to solve
quantitative problems using Statistical analysis. I realize that
having a master in Statistics is an invaluable resource in my current
and future goals and the assistance from the supportive Professors in
the Statistic Department has proven to be not only an academic tool
but a source of guidance. I really enjoyed the time I spent at GW
Stat." -- Sharai Gomez Raygoza, Spring 2008.
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-.."The most interesting aspect of the Master of
Science in Statistics program at The George Washington University is
not that it is challenging (you can make it as rigorous as you want)
or that the faculty is both knowledgeable and respected (they are),
but the fact that it demands a considerable amount of
self-discipline. This requirement comes as a result of the very
flexible nature of the program, the small size and high
qualifications of the student body and the top credentials of the
professors, who do not underestimate the potential of students and
thus demand a lot from them. The M.S. of Statistics helped me bridge
the gap between the social sciences and the exact sciences, and has
made a more integral professional with exciting new career
opportunities. At the end of the program, you emerge with a
satisfactory feeling of exhaustion which only great efforts
provide" - Juan Echeverri, Spring 2007.
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-.."After many years working at the Center for
Naval Analyses, running the statistical routines other people told me
to, I decided I wanted a better understanding of those routines. I
got into the Statistics Masters program at George Washington
University.
There are a good variety of courses offered, and I could choose the
ones that interested me. Most of the classes had clear practical
applications, and I was often able to use them in my job as soon as I
learned them. Now I not only understand the techniques I'm using, I
can choose better techniques that my colleagues sometimes aren't
familiar with. For anyone who is interested in any work involving
statistics, I would highly recommend this program! " - Geoffrey
Shaw, Spring 2008.
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-.."I have benefited from the program in many
ways. Especially, I appreciate the program accommodating those like
me who have a daytime job since all master level courses are offered
in the afternoon. The flexible course schedule provided me with an
opportunity to complete the program. Furthermore, the location of the
university at DC area is an advantage to find a job. There are many
reputable companies and organizations around DC metro area. The
network between the Department and those employers increased my
marketability. More importantly, the program delivers high quality
courses by expert faculties who are internationally known. I would
like to express my appreciation for the MS Statistics program in GWU."
- Wenliang Yao, Spring 2007.
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-.."Getting my Masters degree at the Statistics
department at The George Washington University was a long but
gratifying process. The combination of a full time job and being a
part time student made me question my ability to finish the program
many times. I was fortunate that I had the support system that was
available to me at the stats department at GWU. My advisors,
Efstathia Bura and Reza Modarres, were encouraging and patient with
me. The other professors were always willing to to help and answer
questions. The graduate students were always very friendly to me and
were more than happy to work with me in the classes that we took. I
became close to some of them, and they were crucial in pushing me to
finish my degree. I can say that I have been extremely blessed to
have had the opportunity to be a part of the MS in statistics program
at The George Washington University. It been extremely beneficial
professionally, as I'm able to apply my learned skills in work places
like Pricewaterhouse Coopers and SRA International. I have no
hesitation in recommending this program to anyone and everyone
interested in the area of statistics, be it theoretical or applied,
and looking to be educated at, and perform on a very high level of
excellence and integrity." - Alexandre Vilela Braga, Fall
2009.
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-.."The Statistics department is very supportive
of their students and small enough that one can get lots of
individual attention. This creates a very positive learning
experience. I have appreciated that I could tailor the classes that
counted for my MS degree so it included subjects specific to my
personal interests. I have always been very interested in economics
so I particularly wanted to learn applications of statistics relating
to economics. I took classes that have provided me with useful
computing skills and statistical applications that contribute to my
resume and have also been able to take more theoretical classes that
deepened my understanding of statistical theory. With the degree
accomplished, I now have many more opportunities available to me.
Statistics is definitely a growing field and I have found in the
economics field, that having a solid knowledge base of the subject is
increasingly more important." - Erin McKinney, Fall 2009.
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