Assistant Professor of Statistics Ganapati P. Patil, Ph.D., D.Sc. Arkady A. Tempelman, D.Sc. Graduate students can gain practical experience in the application of statistical methodology through participation in the department's statistical consulting center and collaborative research activities. In addition, collaborative projects with other departments provide longer term experience and support for selected students.
Most students gain valuable teaching experience by assisting in the teaching and grading of courses.
In addition, Ph.D. candidates with proper qualifications can receive support for teaching undergraduate courses. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests. The results of this examination must be received by the Department of Statistics at least six months prior to the requested date of admission to the Graduate School. The student must also pass a written master's qualifying examination taken at the end of the first year.