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.