Statistics is the discipline that deals with the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It is also a foundation for Data Science. The goal of statistics is to make informed and sound decisions. Therefore, statistics play a role in nearly every field that has data. Examples of these fields include public health, market analysis, manufacturing industry, environmental study, social science, but the list goes on and on. Statistics Overview Statistics Program Requirements Statistics Major Map The course listings shown below under 'coursework' are the requirements for this academic program. For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin AND consult with the Statistics program advisor. This listing does not include the General Education courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.

Step 1: Application for admission Submit a completed International Student Application for Admission online and the accompanying $35 application fee. The fee may be paid by credit card (at the end of the online application), or by check/money order payable to Central Michigan University and written from a U.S. bank. Application deadlines: Apply by May 15 if you are beginning classes in the fall semester. Apply by October 1 to begin classes in the spring semester. Step 2: Official transcripts Official transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Office by all secondary and post-secondary institutions which you have attended. Transcripts must include English translations. Step 3: Passport Please submit a copy of the biographic page of your passport. Step 4: English proficiency If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of a country exempt from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), you must demonstrate a proficiency in English by one of the following methods: Test of English as a Foreign Language (minimum score of 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 79 IBT) International English Language Testing System (minimum score of 6.5) Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (minimum score of 77) Pearson Test of English (minimum score of 53)