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).
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
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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