ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicants must possess a bachelors degree from an accredited institution either:
   1. A major in mathematics, computer science or statistics.
   2. A major in science or engineering.
   3. Another major with an overall cumulative grade-point average of 3.0
   4. Other indications of the ability to complete the program.
2. Applicants must have taken at least 18 undergraduate mathematics credits which should include:
   1. Three semester sequence of calculus.
   2. Linear algebra.
   3. Probability
   Deficiencies in mathematics can be met by taking certain prerequisites which will not carry credit towards the degree.
   
   
3. Applicants must be proficient in a computer programming language such as Pascal, PL/I, FORTRAN or C.
4. All students must meet the admission requirements for graduate study at Montclair State University.

A candidate for the Master of Science degree in Statistics must consult the graduate coordinator of the department before matriculation since the choice of graduate courses should be adjusted to the level of preparation in undergraduate work. The student's work program (course requirements of a minimum of 33 semester hours) is prepared in consultation with the graduate coordinator. Up to 6 semester hours may be taken at the 400 level. In order to be awarded a Master of Science degree in Statistics, a student will be required to have an overall 3.0 grade point average, as well as a 3.0 grade point average for courses taken in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. In addition a student must pass a three hour written comprehensive examination in statistics. Students are required to have a 3.0 grade point average in order to be eligible to take the comprehensive examination.