Survey and Data Science (online) (MPDS)

Graduate Degree Program
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences

Abstract

The Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) blends together faculty with diverse disciplinary backgrounds all devoted to teaching state-of-the-art practices in the statistical and methodological aspects of surveys and data.  The program's faculty primarily come from the University of Maryland, University of Michigan and Westat, supplemented by instructors from a number of federal statistical agencies.  Many of these faculty are leading researchers and statisticians in the field of survey methodology, thereby providing an unparalleled educational experience to the students.  JPSM's offerings include onsite PhD and Master’s degrees as well as online Certificates and a Professional Master's degree.

Contact

Jody Williams
Joint Program in Survey Methodology
1218S LeFrank Hall
7251 Preinkert Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.314.7911
Email: jodywill@umd.edu

Website:  https://jpsm.umd.edu 

Courses: SURV

Relationships:  Intermediate Survey Methodology (Z011)    Survey Methodology (SURV)    Survey Statistics (Z010)

General Requirements

  • Statement of Purpose: Complete a one-page essay describing relevant work experience, interest in survey and/or data science, and expected benefits of enrolling in this degree program. (Uploaded to the Statement of Purpose in the application.)
  • Transcript(s): Should show previous coursework or knowledge in mathematical/applied statistics demonstrated by completion of 6 credits of applied statistical methods courses covering content from probability theory through basic regression techniques (including both OLS and logistic regression)
  • TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. Applicants must have earned a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework.

Application Deadlines

Type of Applicant Fall Deadline Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants
US Citizens and Permanent Residents August 15, 2025 January 10, 2025
International Applicants
F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants August 15, 2025 January 10, 2025

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Program Website: http://jointprogram.umd.edu/
Application Process: www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

Training will be provided by permanent and adjunct faculty in the University of Maryland's Joint Program in Survey Methodology. Online lectures will be conducted via accessible video conference systems and Webinar tools.

Students will be instructed that to fully participate, they will need to purchase a webcam and headset with a microphone, and have a reliable computer and Internet access. Recorded lectures will be posted online at announced times and will be available online at any time thereafter during the course.  Weekly discussions or help sessions will be held at scheduled, fixed times once per week.  

As officially admitted students to the University of Maryland, students in this program will have access to all University resources that are accessible in the online environment.  Students in online programs are assessed an online student services mandatory fee which supports access to these University resources.  

Last Name First/Middle Name Graduate Faculty Status Academic Credentials Positions
Abraham Katharine Full Member B.S., Iowa State, 1976; Ph.D., Harvard University, 1982. Professor
Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Professor, Survey Methodology
Professor, Survey Statistics
Conrad Frederick G. Full Member B.A., Hampshire College, 1978; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1986 Research Professor
Research Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Research Professor, Survey Methodology
Couper Mick P. Full Member B.Soc.Sc., Univerity of Cape Town, 1978; M.A., University of Michigan, 1989; Ph.D., Rhodes University, 1990. Research Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Research Professor, Survey Methodology
Elliott Michael Full Member B.S., Mathematics, University of Chicago 1985); M.S., Biostatistics, University of Michigan 1997); Ph.D., Biostatistics, University of Michigan 1999 Associate Research Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Associate Research Professor, Survey Methodology
Associate Research Professor, Survey Statistics
Kreuter Frauke Full Member Ph.D. University of Konstanz 2001) Professor
Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Professor, Survey Methodology
Lahiri Partha Full Member Ph.D, University of Florida, 1986. Professor
Professor, Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation
Professor, Mathematical Statistics
Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Professor, Survey Methodology
Professor, Survey Statistics
Lepkowski James M. Full Member B.A., Illinois State University, 1970; M.P.H., University of Michigan, 1976; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1980 Research Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Li Yan Full Member B.S. Computer Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, 1997; M.S. Statistics, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 2002; Ph.D. Survey Statistics, University of Maryland College Park, 2006. Professor, Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation
Associate Professor
Associate Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Associate Professor, Survey Methodology
Associate Professor, Survey Statistics
Presser Stanley Full Member A.B., Brown University, 1971; Ph.D., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1977. Assistant Director, Survey Methodology
Distinguished University Professor, Sociology
Distinguished University Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Sinibaldi Jennifer Adjunct Member Assistant Research Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Valliant Richard L. Full Member B.S., University of Arkansas, 1972; M.S., Cornell University, 1975; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1983. Research Professor, Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation
Research Professor Emeritus
Research Professor Emeritus, Survey and Data Science (online)
Research Professor Emeritus, Survey Statistics
West Brady Full Member Assistant Research Professor, Survey and Data Science (online)
Assistant Research Professor, Survey Methodology