Statistics, B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences

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.

Preparation for the Major

(17 units)

STAT 119 - Elementary Statistics for Business Units: 3
or
STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3 But not both.
MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4 must be completed with a minimum grade of C (2.0) and cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC).
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4 must be completed with a minimum grade of C (2.0) and cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC).
MATH 245 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 254 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Units: 3

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)

MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
CS 107 - Introduction to Computer Programming Units: 3

Major

A minimum of 36 upper division units to include

STAT 350A - Statistical Methods Units: 3
STAT 350B - Statistical Methods Units: 3
STAT 410 - R Programming and Data Science Units: 3
STAT 551A - Probability and Mathematical Statistics Units: 3
STAT 551B - Probability and Mathematical Statistics Units: 3

Nine Units Selected from

(With the approval of the undergraduate adviser in statistics)

STAT 325 - SAS Programming and Data Management Units: 3
STAT 496 - Experimental Topics Units: 1-4
STAT 520 - Applied Multivariate Analysis Units: 3
STAT 560 - Sample Surveys Units: 3
STAT 575 - Actuarial Modeling Units: 3
STAT 580 - Statistical Computing Units: 3
STAT 596 - Advanced Topics in Statistics Units: 1-4

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.