Applied Statistics and Research Methods M.S.

Program Overview

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Chair: Randy Larkins, Ph.D.

Location: McKee 520

Telephone: 970-351-2807

Website: www.unco.edu/cebs/applied-statistics-research-methods/about-us.aspx

Students planning on concentrating on applied statistics need a working knowledge of calculus and linear algebra. Students must also provide a written statement regarding the relationship of the Master's program to the student's professional goals.

Completion of this degree will enable the graduate to seek employment in a career field requiring the application of statistical or research methodology, for example: data analysis or experimental design; to teach in a community or junior college; to work as an evaluation/assessment specialist in a public school setting; or to enter a Ph.D. program in statistics, educational research, or a related area.

Admission

Location: Greeley

Start Term: Fall and Spring

General Master's Degree Admission Requirements

Additional Admission Requirements

Admission Deadline

Fall Admission: March 1
Spring Admission: October 1

Admission Requirements

Applicants must apply to the Graduate School at the University of Northern Colorado before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.

Each applicant must:

Possess a baccalaureate degree from an Institutionally Accredited college or university or a comparable degree from a foreign institution.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) for the most recent degree earned or current degree in progress.
- If you are still completing your bachelor's degree at the time you apply, admission will be based on your current cumulative GPA, and you will need to re-submit your official transcript (showing your conferred degree and final GPA) during your first semester. If your final GPA fell below 3.00, you will be given additional requirements as defined by the academic program that must be met within one calendar year to remain enrolled at UNC.
- If you have completed a master's degree, or at least 18 credit hours towards a master's degree, the GPA of your master's work will be used.

Degree Requirements — 30-35 Credits

Required Major Credits — 11 credits

SRM 502	Applied Statistics	3
SRM 520	Introduction to Statistical Computing	1
SRM 531	Research and Statistical Consulting I	1
SRM 600	Introduction to Graduate Research	3
SRM 697	Master's Project	3

Select One Concentration Area — 19-24 credits

1. Applied Statistics Concentration — 24 credits

SRM 551	Mathematical Statistics with Applications I	4
SRM 552	Mathematical Statistics with Applications II	4
SRM 608	Experimental Design	3
SRM 610	Statistical Methods III	3
SRM 625	Applied Multiple Regression Analysis	3
SRM 635	Categorical Data Analysis	3
	Elective Credits (minimum)	4

2. Research Methods Concentration — 19 credits

PSY 674	Measurement I: Classical Test Theory	3
SRM 665	Data Analysis for Decision-Making	3
SRM 670	Evaluation: Models and Designs	3
SRM 680	Introduction to Qualitative Research	3
	Elective Credits (minimum)	4

Choose 3 credits from:

SRM 625	Applied Multiple Regression Analysis	3
SRM 660	Mixed Methods Research	3
SRM 685	Educational Ethnography	3
SRM 686	Qualitative Case Study Research	3
SRM 687	Narrative Inquiry	3

Students may substitute SRM 521 or SRM 522 for SRM 520 and students who select Applied Statistics concentration may substitute SRM 606 for SRM 625. Students enrolled in summers-only or evenings-only programs may substitute SRM 602 and SRM 603 for SRM 502 and SRM 520. Electives must be approved by advisor prior to enrollment.