BS in Statistics Requirements
For any questions relating to the major, please contact an advisor. If you are ready to declare your major, complete the .
Prerequisite Courses
Choose one of the following calculus sequences:
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Choose one of the following introductory statistics courses:
- STAT 180: Introduction to Applied Statistical Methodology (formerly STAT212)
- STAT 190: Introduction to Statistical Methodology (formerly STAT213 or DSCC 262)
- ECON 230: Economic Statistics
- PSCI 200: Data Analysis I
Core Courses (Eight Courses)
The following eight courses are required:
- STAT/MATH 201: Introduction to Probability
- STAT/MATH 203: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
- STAT 216: Intermediate Statistical Methodology*
- STAT 217: Advanced Statistical Methodology
- STAT 223: Bayesian Inference
- STAT 226W: Linear Models
*Double majors with Economics or Business may substitute ECON 231W: Econometrics for STAT 216.
Computational Courses (Two Courses)
Choose two of the following:
- STAT 275(W): R Programming
- STAT 276(W): Statistical Computation in R
- STAT 277: Introduction to Statistical Software and Exploratory Data Analysis
- CSC 171: Introduction to Computer Science
- CSC 172: Data Structures and Algorithms
It is highly recommended to complete at least one STAT-listed computing course.
Elective Courses (Three Courses)
Choose three of the following:
- Any non-introductory 200-level STAT course
- MATH 202: Introduction to Stochastic Processes
- MATH 208: Operations Research I
- MATH 209: Operations Research II
- MATH 217: Mathematical Modeling in Political Science
- MATH 218: Introduction to Mathematical Modeling in the Life Sciences
- MATH 235: Linear Algebra
- MATH 265: Functions of a Real Variable
- DSCC 265: Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning
- DSCC 275: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting in Data Science
- PSCI 205: Data Analysis II
- PSCI 281: Formal Models in Political Science
- PSCI/ECON 288: Game Theory
- ECON 233: Financial Econometrics
Upper-Level Writing Requirement
The upper-level writing requirement is satisfied by completing any two of the following courses: STAT 221W, STAT 226W, STAT 275W, or STAT 276W. These courses can also count toward the Core and Computational requirements.