Department of Statistics, University of Illinois
   Department of Statistics                               UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Requirements (Effective Fall 2005. Click here if you need the old requirements.)

Statistics and Mathematics courses: Minimum required major and supporting course work equates to 40-41 hours.

General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so that students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.

Hours     Requirements
3            STAT 200- Data Analysis
10-11      Select one from:

                   Calculus through MATH 242- Calculus of Several Variables
                   Calculus through MATH 245- Accelerated Calculus II
3              Select one from:

                    MATH 415- Linear Algebra
                    MATH 418- Advanced Linear Algebra
4              STAT 400- Statistics and Probability I
3              STAT 410- Statistics and Probability II
3              STAT 420- Methods of Applied Statistics
3              STAT 425- Applied Regression and Design
12            Select 4 courses from the following
:
                   STAT 424- Analysis of Variance
                   STAT 426- Categorical Data
                   STAT 427- Statistical Consulting
                   STAT 428- Statistical Computing
                   STAT 429- Time Series Analysis
                   STAT 430- Topics in Applied Statistics
                   MATH 444 or 447- Elementary Real Analysis or Real Variables

Twelve hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours).

Departmental Distinction

Distinction will be awarded on the basis of selection of 400 level courses in Statistics and grade-point average in required courses (in 400 level Statistics and Mathematics courses). GPA requirements are as follows:

  • 3.25 = Distinction
  • 3.5 = High Distinction
  • 3.75 = Highest Distinction

Careers in Statistics

A good source of information is the American Statistical Association Careers Center. For further information visit the ASA web site or write to:

American Statistical Association

1429 Duke Street

Alexandria, VA 22314-3402


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