Certificates

Certificates offer the possibility to study a concentrated area without the expense or time commitment of seeking an entire degree. If you are ready to advance your career or become an expert in an emerging field, a certificate program can open the door for you to pursue your goals.

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Statistical Theory and Methods Certificate

This certificate offers graduate-level training in the theory and methods of statistics.

Program Requirements

The program requires a strong math background including three semesters of college-level calculus, and one semester of linear algebra or matrix theory. Students must earn an overall minimum 3.0 GPA in the program.

Courses already taken by distance through Department of Statistics at Colorado State University can be applied to this certificate. Please note that we do not accept transfer courses toward this certificate.

Program Curriculum

STAT 520 - Introduction to Probability Theory (4 cr.)
STAT 530 - Mathematical Statistics (3 cr.)
STAT 540 - Data Analysis and Regression (3 cr.)
Any 3-credit statistics (STAT) course numbered 515 or higher.

More Information

About distance education and registration:

Frances Betts
(970) 491-0675
fbetts@learn.colostate.edu

About the curriculum:

Dr. Jana Anderson
(970) 491-7454
anderson@stat.colostate.edu

Betsy Munson
(970) 491-5268
stats_ddp@mail.colostate.edu

Certificate at a Glance

Delivery

Online and DVD/VCD.

Total Credits

13 credits

Tuition

$520 per credit

Time Frame

Varies based on the number of credits completed each semester.

Designed For

Students who want to complete the most important core components of the M.S. in Statistics, or those just interested in pursing greater knowledge of statistical theory.

What you will earn

A Certificate of Completion will be issued when all courses have been completed with a passing grade.