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Donald Edwards, Chair

Overview

Statistics plays a vital role in science, industry, business, and government. Competitive starting salaries and a promising job market make a career in statistics an excellent choice for those with mathematical talent, computer skills, and a desire to work with people. The Department of Statistics offers programs of study emphasizing a broad training in both applied and theoretical statistics, including statistical computing and the art of statistical consulting. The department houses the Statistical Laboratory, which offers statistical consulting services to clients throughout the University, government, and industry. The department offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science, Master of Industrial Statistics, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. It also offers the Certificate of Graduate Study in Applied Statistics. Courses for the C.A.S. and M.I.S. programs are offered in late afternoons and early evenings, are available via closed-circuit TV throughout South Carolina, and are available within 24 hours anywhere in the world via video streaming.

Admission

Requirements for admission to all graduate programs conform with general regulations of The Graduate School, including official test scores on the GRE, two letters of recommendation, and successful academic performance at an accredited baccalaureate institution. The GMAT is acceptable in lieu of the GRE for M.I.S. applicants. At least three semesters of calculus are prerequisite for admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs plus an additional semester of advanced calculus and a semester of linear algebra . Applicants for the M.I.S. program should have at least two semesters of calculus with a 3.0 GPA. Applicants for the M.S. and Ph.D. are typically considered for financial support in the form of teaching or research assistantships. To be considered for financial support, it is best to have all application materials submitted at least six months in advance of the target starting date. Applicants whose native language is not English must obtain a TOEFL score of 570 (230 computer-based score; 100 Internet-based) to be considered for admission, with a first-subscore of at least 57 (22 computer-based score). To be considered for financial support, the TOEFL score should be at least 600 (250 computer-based score; 20 subsections 2 and 3 Internet-based), with a first-subscore of at least 60 (25 computer-based score). Comparable scores on the IELTS may also count toward this admission requirement. For more details, contact the department.

Requests for further information should be addressed to: Graduate Coordinator, Department of Statistics, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. E-mail addresses and more detailed information can be found on the Internet at www.stat.sc.edu.

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