Statistics (BS)

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Please refer to the Four-Year Plan for departmental recommended path towards graduation.

University Requirements:

ENGL 110 - Seminar in Composition (C- minimum)
First Year Seminar (FYS) (0-4 credits)
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) (three credits)
Multicultural Requirement (three credits)
University Breadth Requirements (C- minimum):
- Creative Arts and Humanities (three credits)
- History and Cultural Change (three credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (three credits)
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (three credits)
Capstone Experience

Major Requirements:

Communications:

COMM 212 - Public Speaking & Professional Presentation Credit(s): 3

Second Writing Requirement:

Any three-credit course satisfying the College of Arts and Sciences Second Writing Requirement requirement. Recommended courses:

ENGL 301 - Advanced Writing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 312 - Written Communications in Business Credit(s): 3
ENGL 410 - Technical Writing Credit(s): 3

Physical Sciences:

Minimum of eight credits of lab science selected from Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Physical Science.

Core:

Students lacking adequate preparation for MATH 242 should begin with MATH 241 . A grade of C- or better required for Core requirements. A maximum of three credits of independent study in Applied Economics and Statistics and a maximum of six credits in all areas, including Applied Economics and Statistics, may be counted toward a degree.

APEC 135 - Introduction to Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
MATH 210 - Discrete Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 242 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus B Credit(s): 4
MATH 243 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus C Credit(s): 4
MATH 245 - An Introduction to Proof Credit(s): 3
MATH 349 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 401 - Introduction to Real Analysis Credit(s): 3
MATH 426 - Computational Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking Credit(s): 3
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3
STAT 408 - Statistical Research Methods Credit(s): 3
STAT 409 - Regression and Experimental Design Credit(s): 3
STAT 468 - Research Project Credit(s): 3 *
STAT 474 - Statistical Programming Credit(s): 3

One of the following sequences:

STAT 470 - Probability Theory in Statistics Credit(s): 3
STAT 471 - Mathematical Statistics Credit(s): 3
or
MATH 350 - Probability Theory and Simulation Methods Credit(s): 3
MATH 450 - Mathematical Statistics Credit(s): 3

Note:

*STAT 468 satisfies both the Capstone requirement and the DLE requirement. STAT 468 is dual-listed with STAT 668, however STAT 668 does not satisfy the Capstone requirement, nor does it satisfy the DLE requirement.

One of the following:

STAT 611 - Regression Analysis
STAT 615 - Design and Analysis of Experiments
STAT 674 - Applied Data Base Management

Computer Science:

CISC 108 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credit(s): 3
CISC 210 - Introduction to Systems Programming Credit(s): 3
CISC 220 - Data Structures Credit(s): 3

Area of Application

The following option(s) will satisfy the Area of Application requirement:

Completing one of the following minors:

Note:

A specific course plan for fulfillment of the Area of Application requirement should be established during the freshman or sophomore year. If you are interested in a minor other than those listed, have declared a second major, or have already earned a degree in a field other than Mathematics or Statistics, reach out to your academic advisor regarding the Area of Application requirement.

Restricted Electives:

Choose 3 courses from the following list:

ACCT 200 - Survey of Accounting Credit(s): 4
AGRI 130 - Understanding Today’s Agriculture Credit(s): 3
APEC 100 - Sustainable Development Credit(s): 3
APEC 150 - Economics of Agriculture and Natural Resources Credit(s): 3
APEC 409 - Surveys and Economic Experiments Credit(s): 3
APEC 480 - Geographic Information Systems in Natural Resource Management Credit(s): 4
BUAD 306 - Introduction to Service and Operations Management Credit(s): 3
CGSC 420 - Research Methods in Cognitive Science Credit(s): 3
ECON 101 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 422 - Econometric Methods and Models I Credit(s): 3
ECON 423 - Econometric Methods and Models II Credit(s): 3
FINC 200 - Fundamentals of Finance Credit(s): 3
GEOG 271 - Introduction to Geographic Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
GEOG 372 - Introduction to GIS Credit(s): 3
HOSP 448 - Data Analytics in the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
MISY 262 - Fundamentals of Business Analytics Credit(s): 3
PHIL 205 - Logic Credit(s): 3
PHIL 207 - Scientific Reasoning Credit(s): 3

Electives:

After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.

Statistics (BS)

University Requirements:

Major Requirements:

Communications:

Second Writing Requirement:

Physical Sciences:

Core:

One of the following sequences:

Note:

One of the following:

Computer Science:

Area of Application

Note:

Restricted Electives:

Electives:

Credits to Total a Minimum of 120

Last Revised for 2022-2023 Academic Year