The programs offer various tracks leading to the master's degrees in statistics. The traditional track is designed for students wishing to continue toward a Ph.D. in Statistics, either at UMBC or elsewhere.

The applications- oriented tracks are designed for students interested in master's degrees that will prepare them for employment in industry. Applications-oriented tracks are offered under the M.S. program in statistics to meet the educational needs of students who intend to obtain employment in industry and government. The program offers a track in Environmental Statistics and a track in Biostatistics.

The student should declare the intention to pursue a specific track soon after entering the M.S. program. Approval of a plan of study must be obtained from the department before the student starts taking courses toward satisfying the track requirements. Each entering student will have a program advisor who will help design a program meeting the degree requirements set forth below.

Traditional Track Required Core Curriculum (consisting of 12 credit-hours) Stat 601:   Applied Statistics I Stat 602:    Applied Statistics II Stat 611:    Mathematical Statistics I Stat 612:    Mathematical Statistics II (Math 601 and Math 430 are highly recommended) Plus one of the following two options:
Comprehensive Examination Option Course requirements: A total of 30 credit-hours, including the core above.  The candidate must pass the written comprehensive exam which is based on material from Stat 601, 602, 611, 612.	Thesis Option Course requirements:  24 credit-hours, including the core above, plus Math 799:  Master's Thesis (6 credit-hours). The candidate must pass the oral thesis defense.

Applications-Oriented Tracks

(for students interested in a terminal MS degree and employment in industry and government)

Degree requirements:  30 credit hours as described below and

Comprehensive Exam based on  Stat 651/653

Environmental Statistics

Required Courses

Stat 651:   Basic Probability

Stat 653:   Basic Mathematical Statistics

Stat 601:   Applied Statistics I

Stat 602:   Applied Statistics II

Stat 614:   Environmental Statistics

Stat 699:   Project (3 Credits)

Four additional Stat courses, two of which must be related to environmental statistics

Biostatistics (joint program with UMB)

Required Courses

Stat 651:   Basic Probability

Stat 653:   Basic Mathematical Statistics

Stat 601:   Applied Statistics I

Prev 600:  Principles of Epidemiology

Stat 699 or Prev 789:   Project (3 Credits)

Two of the following three:

Stat 602:   Applied Statistics II

Stat 603:   Categorical Data Analysis

Stat 619:   Biostatistics: Princples and Design

Three additional courses, one of which must be at UMB