西密歇根大学的统计学理学硕士课程为学生提供了统计技术知识，在实际情况下使用这些技术的经验以及对这些技术背后的理论原理的了解的组合。学生接受行业或政府专业职业培训，同时获得足够的理论背景，使其有资格教授基础统计学或继续攻读博士学位。鼓励学生申请实习经历（STAT 7120），在该实习中，期望学生在实际工作环境中与专业统计学家合作。
This program will give students a combination of knowledge of statistical techniques, experience with using these techniques in applied situations, and understanding of the theoretical principles behind these techniques. Students receive training for professional employment in industry or government, and at the same time obtain sufficient theoretical background to qualify them to teach elementary statistics or to continue into more advanced degree programs. The student is encouraged to apply for an internship experience (STAT 7120) where it is expected that students will collaborate with professional statisticians in an actual work environment with real problems. A minimum of thirty-two hours is required, and the resulting degree is a Master of Science in Statistics.