PhD Minor in Statistics
E. James Harner , Chair
Doctoral Level
A student pursuing a doctor of philosophy in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences may complete a minor in statistics by completing one of the following options:
Minor in Applied Statistics
- MATH 155, 156 and knowledge of a high-level programming language;
- Fifteen hours from STAT 512, 513, 631, 541, 545, 561, 562, 551, 555, 645.
A grade of C or better and a minimum 3.0 GPA is required for courses fulfilling a minor in statistics. A statistics faculty member must be on the student's graduate committee. Statistics must be one of the areas covered in the student's comprehensive examination.
Minor in Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 155, 156, 251, and knowledge of a high-level programming language;
- STAT 561, 562;
- Nine hours from STAT 512, 513, 631, 541, 545, 551, 555, 645.
A grade of C or better and a minimum 3.0 GPA is required for courses fulfilling a minor in statistics. A statistics faculty member must be on the student's graduate committee. Statistics must be one of the areas covered in the student's comprehensive examination.