Schools Offering Degrees in Statistics
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Auburn University
College of Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Discrete and
Statistical Sciences: M.P.S. (non-thesis option), M.S. (thesis option) in
Statistics; M.S., Ph.D. in Mathematics
Degree Emphasis: mixed
Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 3 (out of 13 full-time faculty
in department)
Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Master: 8
Contact: Kevin T. Phelps, Professor & Head, Discrete &
Statistical Sciences, 120 Mathematics Annex, Auburn, AL 36849-5307. Phone:
(334) 844-5111; Fax: (334) 844-3611;
phelpkt@mail.auburn.edu;
www.dms.auburn.edu.
"The program [for both the M.S. and M.P.S. degrees] provides
a solid mathematical foundation for work in the areas of application of
probability and statistics. The program consists of a sequence of courses
in which a large portion of the modern theory of probability and statistics
is developed in a mathematically rigorous manner. Important emphasis is
also placed on practical applications of the mathematical
theory."
University of Alabama - Birmingham
Graduate School, Department of Biostatistics: M.S., Ph.D. in
Biostatististics; M.P.H. in Biostatistitics through School of Public
Health
Degree Emphasis: mixed
Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 9
Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics in 1996-97: Master: 3, Doctor: 5
Contact: Katharine A. Kirk, Professor & Director of Graduate
Program, Biostatistics, 237 Ryals Bldg, 1665 University Blvd, Birmingham,
AL 35294-0022. Phone: (205) 975-5048; Fax: (205) 975-2540; kkirk@uab.edu; www.uab.edu.
"The programs provide a balance between theory and
application, the perspective being the role of statistics and modeling in
scientific research. The objectives are to produce research-oriented
scientists who can advance statistical and modeling theory and can interact
effectively with scientists in other disciplines to advance knowledge in
those fields. The statistics programs emphasize data collection,
management, analysis, and the interpretation of results. The biomathematics
track focuses on formulating and testing mathematical models of biological
systems."
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Graduate School, Applied Statistics Program: M.S., Ph.D. in
Statistics
Degree Emphasis: mixed
Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 11
Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Master: 6, Doctor: 3
Contact: J. Brian Gray, Director, Applied Statistics Program, 300 Alston
Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0226. Phone: (205) 348-8912; Fax: (205)
348-0560; bgray@cba.ua.edu;
www.cba.ua.edu/~cba/cbagmst.html
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"Our program offers intersdisciplinary training in applied
statistics with flexibility in course requirements depending in each
student's interests. Students have consulting and internship opportunities
after graduation including interesting and rewarding careers in industry,
business, and biostatistics. In addition, a number of recent Ph.D.
graduates have become very successful university professors pursuing
research in the areas of regression methodology, statistical quality
control, nonparametric statistics, and fuzzy logic."
University of South Alabama
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and
Statistics: B.S. in Statistics; M.S. in Mathematics
Degree Emphasis: mixed
Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 8 (out of 30 full-time faculty
in department)
Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Bachelor: 3
Contact: Alvin P. Rainosek, Statistics Professor, ILB 325, University of
South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688. Phone: (205) 460-6264; Fax: (334)
460-6116; rainosek@jaguar1.usouthal.edu; www.mathstat.usouthal.edu.
"The purpose of the curriculum in the Department of
Mathematics and Statistics is to provide a well-rounded program for
students majoring in the mathematical science . . . [T]o this end, the
department emphasizes excellence in teaching and encourages the
professional growth of its faculty through study, research, and
consulting."
