Certificate FAQs

Commonly Asked Questions

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  • Most students take one or two courses a semester and can finish in one to two years.

  • You can start taking courses toward a Statistics Certificate in any semester.

  • Classes for Statistics Certificates are held only at the Hayward campus. Applicable courses are offered every semester.

  • Complete the . Since you are interested in the Certificate Program apply for the MS Program in Statistics and Statistics Certificate for your Emphasis/ Concentration.

  • No. The Open University program allows students to enroll in classes without being admitted to the University. However, Open University students may pay a higher fee than matriculated (admitted) students and cannot register for classes until the sixth day of the semester. To download an Open University application and for enrollment instructions, go .

  • You must earn a grade of "C" or better in courses numbered below 600 and a grade of "B-" or better in 600-level courses. A grade of CR (in credit/no credit grading) is acceptable for one course numbered below 600; CR grades are not acceptable for 600-level courses.

    The Mathematical Statistics certificate requires an overall grade point average of at least 3.0.  The Applied Statistics certificate requires an overall grade point average of at least 2.0.

  • At least 75% of the courses in a certificate program and all 500- and 600-level courses must be taken at 黑料福利网.

  • Yes.

  • Yes, (1) if the classes meet MS program requirements, and (2) if the courses are taken within the five calendar years immediately preceding the completion of the MS degree.

  • You may not receive a certificate with the same title as the degree major, option, or minor that you have already received.

  • During your final semester, visit the Department of Statistics and Biostatistics office (Sc N229) to (1) complete a Certificate Major Check form and (2) submit your processing fee (cash or check payable to 黑料福利网), currently $4.00. After your form is approved by the Certificate Advisor, we will forward it and your processing fee to the Records Office. Your certificate will be mailed to you approximately 8 weeks after your final grade is posted.