Statistics, PhD
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics
Graduate Degree Programs in Statistics
- Statistics, MS
- Statistics, PhD
- optional concentrations for the PhD:
- Computational Science & Engineering
- Data Science & Engineering
- Graduate Minor in Statistics
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics
For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Graduate Programs and the Graduate College Handbook.
Entering with an approved Baccalaureate degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PhD applied regression courses: | ||
| STAT 527 | Advanced Regression Analysis | 4 |
| STAT 528 | Advanced Regression Analysis II | 4 |
| PhD theory core courses: | ||
| STAT 511 | Advanced Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
| STAT 553 | Probability and Measure I | 4 |
| STAT 575 | Large Sample Theory | 4 |
| Practicum course- Select one: | 2-4 | |
| Statistical Consulting | ||
| STAT Internship | ||
| Preparing Future Faculty | ||
| Computing-related course- Select one: | 4 | |
| Topics in Computational Statistics | ||
| Statistical Learning | ||
| Stochastic processes and time series courses- Select one: | 4 | |
| Advanced Stochastic Processes (Advanced Stochastic Processes) | ||
| Probability and Measure II | ||
| Applied Stochastic Processes | ||
| Advanced Time Series Analysis | ||
| Empirical Process Theory and Weak Convergence | ||
| Select at least 5 elective courses with at least three 500 level courses, not selected above or from a list of electives maintained by the department. | 20 | |
| Thesis and individual study courses: | 0-44 | |
| Individual Study and Research (0-16 hours per term) | ||
| Thesis Research (0-8 hours per term) | ||
| Total Hours | 96 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite | MATH 447 - Real Variables (*Waived if a course at an equivalent level has been taken at another institution and a grade of B or above is achieved) |
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Required and elective course credits at UIUC | At least 52 hours |
| Thesis research and individual study courses (min-max applied toward degree) | 0-44 |
| Total number of credits required | 96 (at least 64 residency credits) |
Entering with an approved Master's degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PhD theory core course: | ||
| STAT 553 | Probability and Measure I | 4 |
| Practicum course- Select one: | 2-4 | |
| Statistical Consulting | ||
| STAT Internship | ||
| Preparing Future Faculty | ||
| Computing-related course- Select one: | 4 | |
| Topics in Computational Statistics | ||
| Statistical Learning | ||
| Stochastic processes and time series courses- Select one: | ||
| Advanced Time Series Analysis | ||
| Applied Stochastic Processes | ||
| Advanced Stochastic Processes | ||
| Probability and Measure II | ||
| Empirical Process Theory and Weak Convergence | ||
| Select at least 5 elective courses with at least three 500 level courses, not selected above or from a list of electives maintained by the department. | 20 | |
| Thesis and Individual study courses: | 0-28 | |
| Individual Study and Research (0-16 hours per term) | ||
| Thesis Research (0-8 hours per term) | ||
| Total Hours | 64 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Masters Degree Required for Admission to PhD? | No, but Masters level requirements must be met (32 additional hours min) |
| For a student who has approved MS degree in Statistics or related fields from peer institutions, the total number of credits required is 64 (at least 64 residency credits). The MS degree needs to be approved by the PhD committee by Oct 1st of the first year of enrollment. | |
| STAT 527/STAT 528/STAT 511/STAT 575 can be waived for students who have approved MS degrees from peer institutions AND passed our qualifying exam | |
| At least 36 required and elective course credits at UIUC (including satisfying the requirements on PhD applied regression, theory core, practicum, computing-related and stochastic process and time series courses, subject to waiver) | |
| Minimum 500-level courses required | 24 |
| Qualifying Exam Required | Yes |
| Preliminary Exam Required | Yes |
| Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required | Yes |
| Thesis research and individual study courses (min-max applied toward degree) | 0-28 hours |
| Dissertation Deposit Required | Yes |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics
Statistics Ph.D. students will...
- Have a solid foundation in Statistical Theory and Methodology;
- Have a holistic understanding of data collection, management, processing, analysis and interpretation. Being proficient in the use of statistical software and writing statistical code;
- Have experience in one or more application areas and work as a part of a collaborative team in analyzing real data and solving real-world problems;
- Be able to conduct research either independently or collaboratively in a subarea of statistics and data science;
- Be able to teach some elementary statistical courses independently.
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics
Statistics Department
Department Chair: Bo Li
Associate Department Chair: Jeff Douglas
PhD Program Director: Xiaofeng Shao
Graduate Contact: Asraa Ibrahim
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