MPS Survey and Data Science (online) at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) blends together faculty with diverse disciplinary backgrounds all devoted to teaching state-of-the-art practices in the statistical and methodological aspects of surveys and data. The program's faculty primarily come from the University of Maryland, University of Michigan and Westat, supplemented by instructors from a number of federal statistical agencies. Many of these faculty are leading researchers and statisticians in the field of survey methodology, thereby providing an unparalleled educational experience to the students.

Faculty: Behavioral and Social Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Fundamentals of Survey and Data Science, Sampling Theory, Sampling, Experimental Design and Causal Inference, Questionnaire Design, Usability Testing for Survey Research. The degree requires 30 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose: Complete a one-page essay describing relevant work experience, interest in survey and/or data science, and expected benefits of enrolling in this degree program. (Uploaded to the Statement of Purpose in the application.) Transcript(s): Should show previous coursework or knowledge in mathematical/applied statistics demonstrated by completion of 6 credits of applied statistical methods courses covering content from probability theory through basic regression techniques (including both OLS and logistic regression) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: CV/Resume Supplementary Application: Prerequisites Description of Research/Work Experience (optional) *Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland. Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. Applicants must have earned a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Each graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

Apply through the official page: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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