New level sets holders on course to attain PStat® accreditation
The ASA recently announced a new, voluntary program of individual accreditation of statisticians called Graduate Statistician, or GStat. This entry level of accreditation, is designed especially for individuals who have attained the education requirements necessary for the Professional Statistician (PStat®) level, but do not yet possess the experience and expertise required for that higher level.
To be eligible for GStat status, you have to be a member of the ASA, have an advanced degree in statistics—a master’s or doctorate—from an accredited university, and sign and adhere to the ASA’s Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice. GStat accreditation is granted for seven years.
GStat holders receive the same benefits as PStat® holders, including free access to LearnSTAT OnDemand—online professional development courses—and reduced registration for the annual Joint Statistical Meetings and the ASA’s Conference on Statistical Practice. Additionally, GStat holders can ask the ASA Accreditation Committee to review their progress toward meeting PStat® requirements.
An application for GStat accreditation requires the following items:
- Applicant’s name and contact information (phone, email, mailing address)
- A résumé or CV in PDF format
- A list of degrees earned and statistics courses taken at university/college
- Demographic information (optional)
To apply, candidates should log into the “ASA Members Only” portal on the ASA website and click on the PStat® button in the lower, left-hand corner of their personalized members-only page. While there is no application fee, there is an annual $40 fee to maintain the GStat designation.
Read more about GStat on the 175th blog.
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