The data science revolution is changing how we use statistical analysis to address important social questions. In this flexible-credit program, you will learn advanced quantitative research techniques and apply them to critical policy issues across the social, behavioral, and health sciences, preparing for a career as an applied statistician or data scientist or for doctoral study.You will tailor your studies in one of our concentrations to meet your particular interests in the field of applied statistics.Your courses will consist of theoretical foundations, statistical inference and generalized linear models, causal inference, survey research methods, multilevel modeling, applied statistics electives, and a small number of unrestricted electives. Data analysis projects will prepare you to undertake research and make data-based decisions and assessments.You will be able to apply the skills you learn to address policy issues and social problems through an internship and the consulting research seminar. You also will work closely with faculty on research projects.