In regards to the MPS in Applied Stats at WVU, here are some of the responses I rec'd from Dr. Harner, in case anyone is interested. I would imagine these questions would be similar ones that many of you might have.
Nick
1. Can you please confirm that the degree can be done 100% online?
Yes, it can be completed online, but this year we are having a slow ramp towards that goal. By next year, I hope to have most of the courses online.
2. If the answer above is "yes", can all classes for all tracks be done online? Or are online students limited in their options and what they can take?
Not all tracks can be done online, e.g., the theory track. However, you can also customize a track.
3. Are online classes essentially pre-recorded lectures of the trad'tl class? If so, I assume the general gist is that online students view the lectures, do the hmwk, and arrange for a local test proctor?
We record the computer screen and the audio. That is you see what we do and hear what we say. I use the blackboard very little, but we may experiment with snapshots of the board.
4. I have taken several grad stats classes at Kansas State University. Can I transfer classes in? If so, how many credits?
Probably if appropriate---up to 9 hours I believe.
5. If accepted into the program, can one begin during any term? Or is Fall entry the only choice?
Yes any time, but many of the courses online are in a Fall-Spring sequence in terms of PR.
6. I assume the answer is "yes" on this one.Will classes be offered regularly and often enough so that one can complete the degree in a reasonable time frame (i.e. if I wanted to take 2 classes per term, will that be feasible?)?
This will certainly be the case by next Fall. This may be a problem this next Spring since two of the courses require Fall courses.
7. Perhaps a question for the registrar.I live in Dayton, OH. Would I pay in-state tuition? Some schools offer reciprocity agreements/tuition breaks for neighboring states. The in-state tuition is doable (about 1K per class), but the out-of-state costs makes the tuition about 3K per class.
We have in in-state tuition for the Southeast US and certain counties surrounding WV. I'm not sure if Dayton is included. I am trying to get the out-of-state tuition lowered.