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Statistics: Actuarial Science Emphasis - BA, BS


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  • For more information about Statistics, Actuarial Science Emphasis, see the website.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with their advisor, Linda Skabelund. Current students should also meet with Linda Skabelund and log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements    see link University Studies Depth Requirements    see link

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.75 GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3     ECN 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS)   3    
ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI)   3     ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3    
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL)    4     MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL)   4    
College of Science Course 4   STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI)    3    
      College of Science Course 4  
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles   3     MATH 2280 - Ordinary Differential Equations (QI)   3    
MATH 2210 - Multivariable Calculus (QI)   3     MATH 3310 - Discrete Mathematics   3    
MATH 2270 - Linear Algebra (QI)   3     STAT 5100 - Modern Regression Methods (CI/QI)   3    
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)   3   Breadth Humanities (BHU)   3  
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

MATH 5710 - Introduction to Probability     3     MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis (CI)   3    
STAT 5200 - Analysis of Designed Experiments   3     MATH 5560 - Actuarial Financial Mathematics   3    
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS)     MATH 5720 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics   3    
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)   3   STAT 5XXX Elective Course (if Statistics Actuary) 3  
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

MATH 5570 - Actuarial Math I   3   Offered every other year MATH 5580 - Actuarial Math II (CI)   3   Offered every other year
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)   3   Depth Social Sciences (DSS)   3  
MGT 3350 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business   3          
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Program Requirements

All mathematics and statistics courses require a grade of C- or better. Program coursework may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.

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