Key program takeaways
M.S. Data Science and Applied Statistics
Master statistical foundations and critical thinking.
Home to Two Research Centers
he Clements Center for Southwest Studies has long been the nation’s leading venue for research in the history of the Southwest in a transnational perspective. And since 2012, the Center for Presidential History promotes critical inquiry into the study of the rich history of U.S. politics and government in both domestic and foreign affairs.
Access to top flight research facilities
SMU is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library, one of three presidential research libraries in Texas.
Explore the human historical experience
Study transnational themes, such as borderlands, nationalism, democracy, gender, and capitalism.
About the program
The William P. Clements Department of History at Southern Methodist University offers innovative graduate study in transnational history. The courses of study explore the human historical experience in American, global, and comparative perspectives, with individualized specializations in transnational themes, such as borderlands, nationalism, democracy, gender, and capitalism. The department emphasizes advanced work on the southwestern United States, the West, Native Americans, ethnic Mexicans, U.S. presidents, and colonial history. But students may pursue other individualized specializations in coherent global fields of study, approved by the Graduate Committee and mentored by appropriate faculty.
Go beyond the classroom
The Department of History is home to two centers that sustain and enrich its core offerings through research colloquia, visiting postdoctoral fellows, and scholarly lectures. The Clements Center for Southwest Studies has long been the nation’s leading venue for research in the history of the Southwest in a transnational perspective. And since 2012, the Center for Presidential History promotes critical inquiry into the study of the rich history of U.S. politics and government in both domestic and foreign affairs.
Top flight research facilities
SMU has 8 libraries on campus, including the DeGolyer Library, which is devoted to the history of the Southwest, the history of business, and the history of science and technology; the Bridwell Library, which provides a wealth of resources for the study of religious history; and the George W. Bush Presidential Library, one of four presidential research libraries within easy reach of Dallas. For students with interdisciplinary interests, the Underwood Law Library supports the study of legal history, including that of international law.
Excellence unleashed
Top 5%
Ranked among elite programs globally
90% Success
Graduates employed within 6 months
20,000+
Thriving global network of alumni
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must:
- hold a Bachelor's degree
- have taken a course in statistics
- have taken calculus courses through multivariate calculus
- have excellent English communication skills
Application Requirements
- Transcripts from all institutions attended (post high school; unofficial documents can be uploaded to your application).
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Résumé
- Statement of Purpose
- GRE Scores if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0
- International applicants must provide English Language Proficiency scores if their degree does not meet our waiver requirements.
Tuition and Fees
View complete graduate cost per semester.
Application Deadlines
Fall Admissions Only.
The next start date is August 2025. The priority date for applications is February 1st. The final deadline for Fall admissions is May 1.
One thing that I love about SMU’s MS program is that you’ll get to meet students from diverse and unique backgrounds.
Nicole Ng, student in M.S. in Data Science and Applied Statistics
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Jobs you can land
With an M.S. in Data Science and Applied Statistics, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to work in may roles including:
- Data Scientist or Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Mining Engineer
- Predictive Modeler
- Analytics Consultant
- Decision Scientist
- Analyst in multiple types of industries
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