The undergraduate major in statistics has modest course requirements. The discipline of statistics invites collaboration with other fields. Therefore, it is often appropriate to consider statistics as a second or additional major. See also Undergraduate Information, and specifically Undergraduate Advising and Course Information.

Requirements

To be accepted as a major, a student must have completed a basic calculus sequence (Math 221-222-234 or equivalent) with at least a 2.0 GPA.

In addition to the University degree requirements, a major in Statistics must successfully complete:

1. At least 20 credits in Statistics above 302. These credits must include Statistics 309, 310 or equivalents, 424, and (at least 3) other courses from Statistics 333, 349, 351, 411, 421, 426, 456, 471, 611, and 641.
2. At least 3 credits from Computer Science courses 302, 412, or 525.
3. Option 1. (Math option) At least 6 credits from the courses Math 340, 443*, 521*, 522*, 475, 629, and 632. (* Recommended courses)
   Option 2. (Area of application option) At least 12 credits in an approved (by student’s advisor) area of concentration of application.

An individual course can be used to fulfill only one of the above requirements.

Typical Program

For planning purposes, Statistics 309-310 is offered as a fall-spring semester sequence, 333 and 424 are offered regularly both semesters, typically 351, 411, and 641 are offered fall semester only, 349, 421, and 456 are offered spring semester only, while 426, 471, and 611 are offered less regularly.

A typical program of courses for a major (under Option 1) might be as follows:
i) complete a calculus sequence, Math 340, CS 302, and Stat 301 during sophomore year;
ii) complete Stat 309-310, one or two additional Stat courses (e.g., 333 or 411), and an additional math course during junior year;
iii) complete Stat 424, one or two additional Stat courses (e.g., 349 or 421), and an additional Math course during senior year.

A student considering graduate study in Statistics should include Math 521 among the electives, and possibly complete one or two Stat and/or Math courses beyond the minimum number required.

For Option 2, possible areas of application include biological sciences, computer sciences, economics, engineering, and many others. Please consult the Statistics Department advisor for details.

Key Undergraduate Statistics Courses

224 Intro Statistics for Engineers
301 Intro to Statistical Methods
309-310 Intro to Mathematical Statistics (for majors in Stat or Math)
311-312 Intro to Mathematical Statistics (for majors in Engr. or Nat. Sci)
313-314 Intro to Mathematical Statistics (for majors in Act. Sci, Business, or Soc. Sci.)
333 Applied Regression Analysis
349 Intro to Time Series
351 Intro Nonparametric Statistics
371 Intro Applied Statistics for Life Sciences
411 Intro to Sample Survey
421 Applied Categorical Data Analysis
424 Statistical Experimental Design
456 Applied Multivariate Analysis
541 Intro to Biostatistics
542 Intro to Clinical Trials
571-572 Statistical Methods for Bioscience