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Aug 31, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Statistics, BS
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The objective of the major in statistics is to provide students interested in data analysis, designing research studies, and model fitting with a sound foundation in statistics, mathematics, and computing. The major will enable the student to begin a career as a statistician or an actuary or to be accepted into a graduate program in statistics.
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Requirements for the Major
Requirements for the major:
Typical Program
An example of a typical program of courses are listed below. Students with advanced placement credit may visit the department website for a suggested sequence of courses.
Fall Term
- MA/ST 400-Level Course*
- MA/ST 400-Level Course*
- PL 200-Level or TH 200-Level Course
- Elective
- Elective
Spring Term
- MA/ST 400-Level Course*
- MA/ST 400-Level Course*
- Fine Arts Core
- Elective
- Elective
Fall Term
- MA/ST 400-Level Course*
- MA/ST 400-Level Course*
- Ethics Core
- Elective
- Elective
Spring Term
- MA/ST 400-Level Course*
- MA/ST 400-Level Course*
- Elective
- Elective
Notes:
- Beginning Courses: ST 210 gives a first exposure to statistics, while MA 251 and MA 252 provide the foundational mathematics skills that will be required in advanced statistics and mathematics courses. These courses must be taken prior to any intermediate ones. Advanced placement is possible for incoming freshmen through the CLEP and advanced placement tests. See department chair for details. CS 151 provides the foundation for the use of computing in statistics.
- Intermediate Courses: ST 310 , MA 301 , MA 351 , and MA 395 . ST 310 familiarizes students to two broadly used statistical packages (SAS and R) in academics, government, science, and industry. The mathematics courses build on the quantitative maturity developed in the beginning courses. They are designed to bring problem solving and mathematical thinking to a higher, more rigorous level and to continue to develop the mathematics skills and tools necessary to master the advanced courses.
- Advanced Courses: Eight MA/ST 400-level courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Selections depend on the student's interests and career goals. It may not be necessary to take all intermediate courses before beginning an advanced course. Check the prerequisites for the desired course. It is important that students discuss their options with their advisor to plan for the advanced courses that are right for them. ST 461 and ST 465 are required of all statistics majors. The remaining six 400-level courses are chosen from the following (depending on the concentration selected): ST 462 , ST 466 , ST 472 , ST 473 , ST 475 , and MA 485 . Students may choose to take MA 302 in place of one of these 400-level courses. In addition, up to two of the six 400-level courses may be selected from MA 421 , MA 427 , MA 445 , and MA 481 .
- Computer Skills: All statistics majors are required to take ST 310 to develop proficiency in the software of statisticians. Majors are also required to take CS 151 . Statistics majors with enhanced computer skills find a wider job market open to them. However, these students cannot consider their computer skills truly "marketable" having only taken CS 151 . CS 212 offers students the opportunity to learn the complete syntax of a computer language and gives them the necessary experience to become proficient programmers. CS 212 is strongly recommended as an elective for statistics majors. Statistics majors may also consider taking MA 302 . Students concentrating in actuarial sciences are urged to consider taking IS 251 .
- Concentrations/Required Advanced Courses: Requirements for the two available concentrations are listed below. Upon selecting a concentration, each student will be assigned an advisor responsible for counseling, approving course choices, and monitoring progress. All statistics majors must complete an advanced, full-year sequence. One of these full-year sequences is Elements of Statistical Theory I and II (ST 461 and ST 462 ). The other is Experimental Research Methods and Experimental Design (ST 465 and ST 466 ).
Actuarial Science: Eight advanced MA/ST courses including: ST 461 , ST 462 , and ST 465 . Students are required to take AC 201 , EC 102 , EC 103 , and FI 320 .
Statistical Science: Eight advanced MA/ST courses including: ST 461 , ST 465 , and ST 462 or ST 466 .
- Students must complete the diversity core requirement through a designated diversity core, major, or elective course (see Diversity Core Requirement under Curriculum and Policies).
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