Statistics (BS)

Program Educational Goals

Graduates of the Statistics Major will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques used in statistical theory and applications.
Apply analytical methods of data exploration, graphical methods, descriptive methods, and introductory statistical inference.
Apply statistical modeling, statistical analyses, and advanced statistical inference to diverse business and science applications.
Demonstrate proficiency in various modern programming languages and statistical software to manipulate data and facilitate statistical computing.
Exercise well-developed critical thinking and oral and written communication skills in order to provide effective analysis of real-world questions.
Demonstrate responsible and ethical professional conduct that respects diverse perspectives and promotes inclusivity

Four Year Plan

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

University Requirements:

ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing (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:

Advertising Minor
Bioinformatics Minor
Business Administration Minor
Business Analytics Minor
Cognitive Science Minor
Computational Biology Minor
Computer Science Minor
Economics Minor
Game Studies Minor
International Business Studies Minor
Management Information Systems Minor
Organizational and Community Leadership Minor
Resource Economics Minor .

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)

Program Educational Goals

Four Year Plan

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