Applied Statistics (M.S.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| STAT 501 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| STAT 502 | Regression Analysis and Modeling | 3 |
| STAT 510 | Experimental Design | 3 |
| STAT 541 | Probability | 3 |
| STAT 542 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 543 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| STAT 545 | Exploratory Data Analysis | 3 |
| Applied Statistics Courses | ||
| CSIS 657 | Statistical Analysis and Data Mining | 3 |
| HLTH 501 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| STAT 513 | Bayesian Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 514 | Nonparametric Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 550 | Statistical Consulting Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
All Applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- Grades of C are not permitted in the Core area (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| STAT 501 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| STAT 541 | Probability | 3 |
| HLTH 501 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| STAT 502 | Regression Analysis and Modeling | 3 |
| STAT 513 | Bayesian Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 514 | Nonparametric Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| STAT 545 | Exploratory Data Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 510 | Experimental Design | 3 |
| STAT 542 | Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CSIS 657 | Statistical Analysis and Data Mining | 3 |
| STAT 543 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| STAT 550 | Statistical Consulting Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |