Graduate students in a variety of subject matter disciplines conduct research that requires knowledge in applied statistics. Such students may wish to demonstrate proficiency in applied statistics as it may be useful when looking for meaningful employment opportunities, in addition to helping them become better researchers in their chosen fields. In order to strengthen their educational programs and the quality of graduate education, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics has been developed.

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics are:

  • To help prepare graduates for research careers in their chosen fields.
  • To enhance the educational experiences of K-State graduate students.
  • To recognize the statistical expertise that many graduate students achieve.
  • To provide training in statistics focused on developing data analysis skills and an ability to explore the field of applied statistics.
  • To provide graduate students with broad knowledge in a wide range of statistical application areas with employable, highly sought after skills in applied statistics demanded by government agencies, universities, consulting firms and research industries in today’s competitive world.