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Applied Statistics and Research Methods Doctoral Degree
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
“The faculty in the Applied
Statistics and Research Methods
Department provided me with the
practical knowledge, guidance
and support needed to prepare
me for my career. I now feel
confident in my statistical skills
and have been applying these
skills in a variety of industries
including technology, marketing
and website development.”
—Emily Pollock Whitfield, Ph.D., Applied Statistics
Love numbers? Want to solve real-world problems with real-life
data? Statistics are everywhere and so is the demand for good
statisticians, research methodologists and evaluators. The
University of Northern Colorado’s doctoral program in Applied
Statistics and Research Methods will prepare you to be a critical
thinker with the skills needed to conduct meaningful research.
You will learn how to:
•Bridgethegapbetweenstatisticaltheoryandpractice
•Focusonreal-worldissuesinavarietyoffields
•Applyquantitativeandqualitativemethodologies and measurements
•Analyzedataandapplytheresultstocreatechange
About 30 percent of statisticians work for federal, state or local governments. Inadditiontogovernmentjobs,thisdegreewillqualifyyoutoteachatthe university level, provide leadership in research studies in a variety of disciplines and consult in research methods and data analysis in education and industry. Thisdegreehasa64-creditrequirementandtakesfourtosixyearstocomplete. In addition to coursework, completion of the doctoral program requiresastudent-selectedconcentrationareaorcognate,writtenandoralcomprehensiveexaminationsanddissertationresearch.
The Graduate School
The Graduate School at the University of Northern Colorado helps you further your academic or professional career with small class sizes,topnotchfaculty,sophisticatedfacilities and affordable tuition in 100-plus programs of study. We offer master’s, doctoral and educational specialist programs in additiontomanycertificateprogramsavailable through on-campus, off-campus and online delivery.
The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual preference or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/ EEO/ Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639 or call 970-351-2718.
501 20th Street, Campus Box 78Greeley, CO 80639-0022
GRADUATE SCHOOL
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How to Get Started
More information onlinewww.unco.edu/grad/inquire
Contact the Applied Statistics and Research Methods ProgramGraduate CoordinatorJay [email protected]
Graduate School Admissionswww.unco.edu/[email protected]
Unique facts•TheAppliedStatisticsandResearchMethodsweeklycolloquiumseriesgivesyouthechancetopresentresearch,prepareforprofessionalpresentationsandexplore cutting-edge statistical and research methods.
•Facultymembershavediverseresearchinterestsineverythingfrom education to public health, including misconceptions about math and science, cross-cultural measurement, qualitycontrol,teachersasresearchers,statisticalcomputerprogrammingandpreventionofadolescentsexual risk behavior.
ASRM WINTER 2011
