Statistics Minor

(SIMS Code: 776369)

Students considering a minor in statistics are encouraged to consult with their major adviser and with the minor adviser in statistics. Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed at San Diego State University.

Required Courses

The minor in statistics consists of a minimum of 15 units in statistics to include

STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3 (or equivalent)
STAT 350A - Statistical Methods Units: 3
STAT 350B - Statistical Methods Units: 3
Six units of upper division electives in statistics

Prerequisites

For Statistics STAT 550 and STAT 551A , students must satisfy lower division calculus and linear algebra prerequisites

MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
MATH 254 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Units: 3 as appropriate

Combination of Courses

The minor program includes a combination of courses in applied statistical methods, computer-oriented data analysis, probability, and mathematical statistics, which can be tailored to the student’s major, academic, or professional interests.

Actuarial Science

For example, business students interested in actuarial science may wish to consider a minor comprising

STAT 350A - Statistical Methods Units: 3
STAT 350B - Statistical Methods Units: 3
STAT 551A - Probability and Mathematical Statistics Units: 3
STAT 551B - Probability and Mathematical Statistics Units: 3

Social, Behavioral, and Natural Sciences

Students in the social, behavioral, and natural sciences who are particularly interested in applications and data analysis may wish to consider a minor comprising

STAT 350A - Statistical Methods Units: 3
STAT 350B - Statistical Methods Units: 3
STAT 410 - Statistical Programming in Data Science Units: 3
STAT 520 - Applied Multivariate Analysis Units: 3