"The department's goals [for undergraduates] are to acquaint students with the role played in the modern world by probabilistic and statistical ideas and methods, to provide instruction in the theory and application of techniques that have been found to be commonly useful, and to train research workers in statistics. The undergraduate statistics program is flexible and may be oriented towards theoretical or applied training or towards joint work in a related department, such as Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Science, Political Science, and Psychology.

Southern Methodist University

*School of Arts and Sciences (Dedman College), Department of Statistical Science: B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Statistics

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 10

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Bachelor: 2, Master: 3, Doctor: 2

Contact: Rudy Guerra, Assistant Professor, Statistical Science, P.O. Box 750332, SMU, Dallas, TX 75275-0332. Phone: (214) 768-2441; Fax: (214) 768-4035; rguerra@mail.smu.edu; www.smu.edu/~statistics/.

"An essential facet of the training of graduate students in statistics is experience as a consultant. The ability to solve statistical problems and communicate with clients is indispensible for professional statisticians. Graduate students at SMU receive this training through the Center for Statistical Consulting and Research. The primary function of the Center is to assist on - and off-campus researchers with statistical data collection and analysis . . . . Few people are 'born' as competent consultants, but most can be trained to be effective ones."

Stephen F. Austin State University

College of Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics: M.S. in Statistics

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 4 (out of 21 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Master: 2

Contact: Gregory K. Miller, Assistant Professor of Statistics, Mathematics & Statistics, 312 MNB, P.O. Box 13040 SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3040. Phone: (409) 468-1860; Fax: (409) 468-1669; miller@math.sfasu.edu; math12.sfasu.edu.

"The Department offers degrees in Mathematics, Statisticsm and Mathematics Teaching. Teaching is the primary responsibility of the faculty and therefore the quality of classroom instruction is our pride. Many faculty are engaged in scholarly research; thus, both thesis and non-thesis options are offered, Support in the form of assistantships is available. Student and faculty offices are adjacent in order to promote frequent interaction. Students have access to a wealth of software and reference materian in various labs and libraries. The East Texas surroundings of pine trees and rolling hills make for an ideal environment in which to live and study."

Texas A&M University

College of Sciences, Department of Statistics M.S., Ph.D. in Statistics

Degree Emphasis: applied, theoretical, mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 24

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1995-96: Master: 15, Doctor: 7

Postdoctoral Fellowships Offered

Contact: Ruth Hanson, Administrative Assistant, Statistics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3143. Phone: (409) 845-3141; Fax: (409) 845-3144; tamustat@stat.tamu.edu.

"The Department of Statistics offers a graduate program leading to the degrees of Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. The department offers two options in its masters program: the M.S. (thesis option), which requires the preparation of a thesis and the M.S. (non-thesis) option, which requires more formal course work in lieu of the thesis. Both programs provide a balanced training in statistical methods and statistical theory and are intended to prepare the student to adapt statistical methodologies to practical problems."

Texas Tech University

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics: M.S. in Statistics; Ph.D. in Mathematics with Statistics concentration

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 6 (out of 46 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1991-92: Master: 4, Doctor: 2

Contact: Frits H. Ruymgaart, Professor, Mathematics, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX 79409-1042. Phone: (806) 742-2566.

College of Business Administration, Information Systems and Quantitative Studies: M.S., Ph.D. in Business Statistics with Statistics concentration

Degree Emphasis: applied

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 4 (out of 12 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Master: 1, Doctor: 1

Contact: W.J. Conover, Horn Professor of Statistics, ISQS/BA, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-2101. Phone: (806) 742-1546; Fax: (806) 742-2099; odcon@coba.ttu.edu.

"[Students in the M.S. Program with a major in Business Administration] will take from 18 to 21 semester hours of course work in a specialty area, 6 semester hours of tool and quantitative courses, and 9 to 12 semester hours of electives . . . [the Doctoral Program] has three emphases for the student: to provide a broad, integrated knowledge of business, to develop specialized knowledge in at least three fields, and to show competency in . . . basic mathematics and calculus."

University of Houston - Clear Lake

School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Computing and Mathematics: M.S. in Statistics

Degree Emphasis: applied

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 3 (out of 20 full-time faculty)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Master: 3

Contact: Raj S. Chhikara, Computing & Mathematics Program Chair, 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058-1098. Phone: (713) 283-3726; Fax: (713) 283-3707; chhikara@c1.uh.edu.

"The master of science in statistics is a blend of statistical theory and application. It complements the graduate program in mathematics. The statistics program focuses on an interdisciplinary curriculum design ensuring that the student acquires knowledge across a broad spectrum of the field. The primary objective is producing research and applications oriented professionals well trained in statistical methodology and inference who can interact effectively with professionals engaged in industrial, governmental or institutional research. Students experience a variety of computing environments and become fully functional in computing and in the use of statistical software."

University of North Texas

*College of Business Administration, Department of Management Science (a sub-department of Business Computer Information Systems): M.S., Ph.D. in Business Administration with Management Science concentration

Degree Emphasis: applied

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 6 (out of 18 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Master: 3, Doctor: 1

Contact: Howard R. Clayton, Associate Professor & Undergraduate Coordinator for Statistics, BCIS, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203-5249. Phone: (940) 565-3110; Fax: (940) 565-4935; clayton@unt.edu; www.unt.edu/bcis/.

"Students in the management science program cultivate the knowledge and skills needed to model and analyze complex processes. Techniques directed at the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of large amounts of quantitative information are stressed. Course offerings in the allied areas of operations research, quality and reliability management, and statistics may be augmented by the acquisition of computer and software skills."

University of Texas at Arlington

College of Science, Department of Mathematics: degrees offered in Mathematics with Statistics concentration

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 4 (out of 31 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Bachelor: 2, Master: 1

Contact: Danny Dyer, Professor, Mathematics, Box 19408, Arlington, TX 76019-0408. Phone: (817) 272-3246; Fax: (817) 272-5802; math@utarlg.uta.edu; www.uta.edu/math/.

University of Texas at Austin

College of Business Administration, Department of Management Science and Information Systems (MSIS): degrees offered in MSIS with Statistics concentration

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 6 (out of 40 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Doctor: 1

Contact: Thomas W. Sager, Professor, MSIS, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712. Phone: (512) 471-3322; Fax: (512) 471-0587.

College of Natural Sciences, Department of Mathematics: M.S., in Statistics; Ph.D. in Mathematics with Statistics concentration

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 4 (out of 84 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1993-94: Master: 14, Doctor: 1

Contact: Peter W. M. John, Professor, Mathematics, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712-1082. Phone: (512) 471-7211; Fax: (512) 471-9038; pwmj@math.utexas.edu.

University of Texas at Dallas

*School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Mathematical Sciences: B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Statistics

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 5 (out of 12 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1996-97: Bachelor: 5, Master: 5

Contact: John Wiorkowski, Mathematics Head, 2601 N Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75083-0688. Phone: (972) 883-2161; Fax: (972) 883-6622; wiorkow@utdallas.edu.

"The University does not have separate graduate programs in applied mathematics, mathematics, and statistics. Rather, it offers a single Gradua te Program in Mathematical Science that allows the student considerable flexibility in planning a program of study to suit the student's interests. The present program also offers students the opportunity for training in the use of tools of the mathematical science to solve problems in the other areas."

University of Texas at El Paso

College of Sciences, Department of Mathematical Science: M.S. in Statistics; B.S. in Mathematics with Statistics concentration; B.S. in Mathematics with Actuarial Sciences concentration

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 6 (out of 32 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1995-96: Master: 6

Contact: Eugene F. Schuster, Professor, Mathematical Science, UTEP Campus, El Paso, TX 79968-0514. Phone: (915) 747-6759; Fax: (915) 747-6502; gene@math.utep.edu.

"The Mathematical Sciences Department at UTEP offers a program of instruction and research leading to a Master of Science (MS) degree in the areas of pure and applied mathematics and statistics and a Master of Arts (MAT) degree in teaching with a major in mathematics. This brochure provides information for the Master of Science (MS) degree in pure and applied mathematics and statistics."

University of Texas at San Antonio

College of Sciences and Engineering, Division of Mathematics and Statistics: B.S., M.S. in Mathematics with Statistics concentration

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: 7 (out of 40 full-time faculty in department)

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1995-96: Bachelor: 5, Master: 11

Contact: Jerome P. Keating, Professor, Mathematics & Statistics, 6900 N Loop 1604 W, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX 78249-0664. Phone: (210) 458-5531; Fax: (210) 458-4439; keating@ringer.cs.utsa.edu.

"The Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics is offered with three concentrations: mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. All candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, regardless of concentration, must complete 32 semester hours of required courses."

University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston

*School of Public Health, Biometry Discipline: M.S., Ph.D. in Biostatistics

Degree Emphasis: mixed

Number of Full-time Statistical Faculty: not given

Number of Degrees Awarded in Statistics 1994-95: Master: 1, Doctor: 1

Contact: Robert J. Hardy, Professor, Biometry, University of Texas Health Sciences Ctr, P.O. Box 20186, Houston, TX 77225-0186. Phone: (713) 792-4480; Fax: (713) 792-4401; bhardy@utsph.sph.uth.tmc.edu.

"The Biometry Program at The University of Texas School of Public Health has an integral part in the achievement of the School's teaching, research, and service objectives . . . The biometry curriculum includes courses in applied and theoretical statistics, statistical computing, demography, epidemiology, and public health. There is ample opportunity for experience in consulting and collaborative research."