Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Statistics

General Information

The Graduate Certificate in Statistics is a post-baccalaureate program equivalent to a full year of graduate statistics courses. It is ideal for current graduate students in disciplines other than statistics, especially the sciences. The program encourages a more in-depth study of statistics and provides students with a credential recognizing their quantitative expertise.

Program Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Statistics has specific requirements for admission and completion.

Application Process

For Students Currently Enrolled in a Graduate Program at UAF

• Complete the ADD Certificate Form
• Submit the form and a written Statement of Goals to the DMS Graduate Student Coordinator

For Students Not Currently Enrolled in a Graduate Program at UAF

• Apply at the Office of Admissions
  • Submit the required application documents:
    • Three letters of recommendation concerning the applicant's educational background, specifically addressing mathematics and statistics background
    • Written statement of goals
    • Resume
    • Complete transcripts for all college-level coursework
    • Must have completed at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, including the completion of the following courses or their equivalent with a grade of C or better:
      • A full calculus sequence (at UAF: Math 251, 252, and 253)
      • Complete Regression and Analysis of Variance (STAT F401) or equivalent. Students without this requirement may be admitted into the program with a deficiency but will be required to complete STAT F401 as part of the requirements of the certificate.

Program Details

The Graduate Certificate in Statistics is designed to provide advanced training in statistical methods and theory. The program is particularly suited for students who wish to enhance their quantitative skills in statistics for application in various fields. Upon completion of the program, students will have a deeper understanding of statistical principles and their application, enhancing their career opportunities in fields that require strong statistical analysis skills.