Program Overview

Undergraduate Major in Statistics

The Undergraduate Major in Statistics is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in statistical theory and practice.

Required Courses

To complete the major, students must take the following required courses:

• Common Course Prerequisite Coursework: Students must complete the common course prerequisite coursework with a grade of C- or better.
• Required Courses in Math Department (12 credit hours):
  • MAC 2311 Calculus with Analytical Geometry 1
  • MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytical Geometry 2
  • MAS 3105 Applied Linear Algebra
• Required Courses in Statistics (6 credit hours):
  • STA 3024 SAS for Data and Statistical Analyses
  • Either STA 4321 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics or STA 4442 Introductory Probability I

Statistics Elective Courses

Students must complete 15 additional credit hours of statistics courses numbered at the 3000 level or higher.

Recommended Courses

If students are anticipating graduate study, the following courses are highly recommended:

• MGF 3301 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
• MAA 4226 Advanced Calculus 1
• MAA 4227 Advanced Calculus 2

Minor or Second Major

Students majoring in Statistics must also complete a minor in either a departmental or interdepartmental field approved by the College of Arts and Sciences. The requirements for a minor are determined by the department in which the minor is taken. Minors typically require 12-18 hours of credit. Students with a Second Major do not need to complete a minor unless they desire to do so.