This major is offered through the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students should have a strong interest in mathematics and some interest in computing. A student majoring in statistics can also work toward a minor in actuarial science. Students must consult the undergraduate coordinator.
Critical Tracking Criteria
Critical tracking courses are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay on track for this major.
FRESHMAN YEAR
|
Semester 1 - Fall |
Credits |
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MAC 2311 Calculus I (GE-M) |
4 |
|
BSC 2007 & 2007L Cells, Organisms, Genetics and Lab (GE-B) |
4 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE)* |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 2 - Spring |
|
|
MAC 2312 Calculus II (GE-M) |
4 |
|
BSC 2008 Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior (GE-B) |
3 |
|
AEE 3033 or AEE 3030C Communication |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)* |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE)* |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
Semester 3 - Fall |
Credits |
|
MAC 2313 Calculus III (GE-M) |
4 |
|
CHM 1020 Chemistry (GE-P) |
3 |
|
STA 3032 or STA 2023 Statistics (GE-M) |
3 |
|
AEB 3103 or ECO 2023 Economics (GE-S)* |
3 |
|
Elective |
2 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 4 - Spring |
|
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences or Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
AEE 3033 or AEE 3030C Communication+ |
3 |
|
Electives |
6 |
|
CHM 1021 or PHY 2020** |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
Critical tracking criteria:
* Six hours must have an international or diversity focus.
** PHY 2020 may be taken for CHM 1020 and 1021.
+ Both courses must be taken at some point.
JUNIOR YEAR
|
Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
|
STA 4321 Math Statistics I1 |
3 |
|
STA 4210 Regression1 |
3 |
|
Linear Algebra (MAS 2103, 3114 or 4105) |
3 |
|
Approved Electives4 |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 6 - Spring |
|
|
STA 4322 Math Statistics II1 |
3 |
|
STA 4211 Experiment Design1 |
3 |
|
Advanced Math Elective5 |
3 |
|
Approved Electives4 |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
SENIOR YEAR
|
Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
|
STA 4502 Nonparametrics1 Or STA elective |
3 |
|
STA Elective2 |
3 |
|
Approved Electives4 |
9 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 - Spring |
|
|
STA 4504 Categorical Data Analysis |
3 |
|
Computing Elective3 |
3 |
|
Approved Electives4 |
9 |
|
Total |
15 |
STA 4210-4211 must be taken in sequence.
STA 4212 may be taken before or after STA 4210-4211.
STA 4321-4322 should be completed by the end of the junior year.
The three-course sequence, MAC 3472-3474 (Honors Calculus 1-3) may be substituted for MAC 2311-2313.
The student must receive a minimum C grade within two attempts (including withdrawals) in every required core course and in each course counted toward the 12-hour STA elective requirement. The grades from all attempts of the core requirements will be used to compute a core GPA that must exceed 2.0. The student must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA for all core and elective requirements.
Statistics majors are encouraged to take STA 3032 or STA 2023 early to facilitate tracking into junior level statistics courses. They may not take any statistics course at the 3000-level or below after semester four. Students may not retake any core or elective course(s) in which a grade of C+ or better has already been earned.
Of the 42 credits that are required for the bachelor's degree, at least 18 credits must have been earned with a minimum C grade while the student was enrolled at the university. At least 12 of the 15 STA core requirements must be included in this 18-hour requirement.
A minimum 15 hours (5 courses) of 4000-level statistics courses are required. Of these, no more than three hours may be transfer credits. Students must complete STA 4210 and 4211. Each statistics minor whose major requires the completion of MAC 2311-13 is required to complete STA 4321-22. Students must complete all 4000-level statistics courses with a grade of C or higher, take no courses toward the minor S/U and count no individual study courses toward the minor.