Schools Offering Degrees in Statistics
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Clemson University
*College of Sciences, Department of Mathematical Science: B.A.,
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Mathematical Science with Statistics concentration
Degree Emphasis: mixed
Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 8 (out of 47 full-time faculty
in department)
Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1993-94: Bachelor: 7, Master: 4,
Doctor: 4
Contact: T.G. Proctor, Associate Head, Mathematical Science, Clemson
University, Box 341907, Clemson, SC 29634-1907. Phone: (803) 656-5234; Fax:
(803) 656-5230; proctor@clemson.clemson.edu.
Medical University of South Carolina
College of Graduate Studies, Department of Biometry and
Epidemiology: M.S., Ph.D. in Biometry with Statistics concentration
Degree Emphasis: applied
Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 6 (out of 15 full-time faculty
in department)
Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1995-96: not given
Contact: Yuko Y. Palesch, Graduate Coordinator, Biometry &
Epidemiology, Room 910 Harborview Towers, 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC
29425. Phone: (803) 792-2261; Fax: (803) 792-0539; paleschy@musc.edu.
"The Department of Biometry and Epidemiology offers a wide
spectrum of opportunities for such quantitative study and research leading
to the Master of Biomedical Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. It
employs innovative interdisciplinary training in analytical and
mathematical sciences germane to research in biomedical, environmental, and
health care systems. Collaboration with biomedical and clinical science
departments at the Medical University of South Carolina provides a wealth
of opportunities for students to acquire expertise and experience in the
application of analytic methodology and theory relevant to biomedical,
clinical, and environmental problems."
University of South Carolina
*College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Statistics:
B.S., M.S., Ph.D in Statistics; M. Industrial Statistics
Degree Emphasis: mixed
Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 10
Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Bachelor: 7, Master: 9,
Doctor: 5
Contact: William J. Padgett, Professor & Statistics Chair,
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208-0001. Phone: (803)
777-7800; Fax: (803) 777-4048; padgett@stat.sc.edu; www.stat.sc.edu.
"Each of the Department's programs offers a breadth of study
with a balance of theory, methods, and applications of statistics. The
programs are supported by the Statistical Laboratory and the Center for
Reliability and Quality Sciences. The staff of the Statistical Laboratory
provides expert Statistical advice to colleagues across the campus and to
outside agencies while the Center for Reliability and Quality Sciences
focuses on applications of statistics in business, industry, and
government."
School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and
Biostatistics: M.S.P.H., M.P.H., Dr.P.H., Ph.D. in Biostatistics
Degree Emphasis: mixed
Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 5 (out of 13 full-time faculty
in department)
Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Master: 8, Doctor: 3
Contact: Cheryl L. Addy, Epidemiology & Biostatistics Chair, School
of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. Phone:
(803) 777-7353; Fax: (803) 777-2524; caddy@sph.sc.edu.
"The Department's instructional program has two major
components, epidemiology and biostatistics. The major in epidemiology is
designed for students pursuing careers in the study of chronic diseases and
disabling conditions, and infectious diseases. Students in the
biostatistics major may study development and application of quantitative
methods of analysis of health problems, health measurement, and design and
management of health data systems."
