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Dec 14, 2025
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2019/2020 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Statistics, Emphasis in Actuarial Science, B.S in Applied Arts and Sciences
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All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”
A minor is not required with this major.
Upon entry to the program, the student will be assigned to an undergraduate adviser in statistics. Thereafter, the student will meet with the adviser each semester and discuss his or her academic program. A program of study must be approved by the undergraduate adviser in statistics.
In addition to meeting the requirements for undergraduate standing and the basic requirements for the bachelor of science degree as described in this catalog, the student must complete a Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement and must complete a minimum of 60 units of coursework as described below.
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Preparation for the Major
(17 units) Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements. Additional Lower Division Coursework Required
(7 units) Major
A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Nine Units Selected from
(With the approval of the undergraduate adviser in statistics) 12 Upper Division Units
12 upper division units in statistics, mathematics (excluding MATH 302 , MATH 303 , MATH 312 , MATH 313 , MATH 414 ), computer science, or a science of application (selected with the approval of the undergraduate adviser in statistics). Master Plan
A master plan of the courses taken to fulfill the major must be approved by the adviser and filed with the major department. Emphasis in Actuarial Science
This emphasis is designed to prepare students for careers in the actuarial profession, applying probability and statistical models to problems of insurance and finance. Actuaries improve financial decision making by evaluating the current financial implications of uncertain future events. Students completing this emphasis would also be well prepared for graduate study in actuarial science or statistics. Preparation for the Major
The student must complete these courses before being allowed to register for the upper division finance courses. Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements. Major
A minimum of 36 upper division units to include Three Units Selected from
Master Plan
A master plan of the courses taken to fulfill the major must be approved by the adviser and filed with the major department. |
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