Statistics - BA, BS

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College of Science

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

About This Degree

Statistics is the science of characterizing uncertainty and extracting information from numerical data.

Statistics majors at USU receive a solid education in areas like probability, linear regression/ time series, experiment design, quality control, and various areas in statistical analysis.

Essentially, statisticians can work in any career or for any company where data is collected or analyzed. Because of this, and the fact that not enough people graduate in statistics to meet the current career demand, USU statistics majors have an extremely high job placement after graduation. The Mathematics and Statistics Department is a close-knit unit where students receive individual attention from faculty mentors and the opportunity to pursue undergraduate research.

Students receive a degree by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.

For more information about Statistics, see the website.
Admitted and current students must meet with their advisor, Linda Skabelund.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 5720 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics .

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken at USU: 30
Credits of upper-division courses required for the major taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission 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

Additional Information

Students must complete the General Education Requirements.

CHEM 1120 or GEO 1110 will fulfill the Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement.

Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements.

Two courses having the CI designation (such as MATH 4200 , MATH 4310 , MATH 5580 , and STAT 5100 ) will meet the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement.
One course having the QI designation (such as MATH 2210 , MATH 2250 , MATH 2270 , MATH 2280 , STAT 2000 , STAT 2300 , or STAT 3000 ) will meet the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement.
Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Depth Social Sciences (DSS) .

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.

Statistics Major Requirements (32 credits)

MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4 credit(s)
MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4 credit(s)
MATH 2210 - Multivariable Calculus (QI) 3 credit(s)
MATH 2270 - Linear Algebra (QI) 3 credit(s)
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis (CI) 3 credit(s)
MATH 5710 - Introduction to Probability 3 credit(s)
MATH 5720 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics 3 credit(s)
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s)
STAT 5100 - Modern Regression Methods (CI/QI) 3 credit(s)
STAT 5200 - Analysis of Designed Experiments 3 credit(s)

Requirements (7 credits)

CS 1400 - Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 4 credit(s)
MATH 3310 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credit(s)

Statistics Electives (12 credits)

Students must complete 12 credits in any STAT 5000 or above, or the following MATH courses:

MATH 5570 - Actuarial Math I 3 credit(s)
MATH 5610 - Computational Linear Algebra 2 credit(s)
MATH 5760 - Applied Stochastic Processes 2 credit(s)

College of Science Sequence (6-8 credits)

Choose one of the following sequences:

BIOL 1610 - Biology I 3 credit(s) and
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 3 credit(s)
or
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s) and
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
or
GEO 1110 - Physical Geology (BPS) 3 credit(s)
and
GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 credit(s)
and
GEO 2200 - The Earth Through Time 3 credit(s)
or
PHYS 2110 - General Physics - Life Sciences I 4 credit(s) and
PHYS 2120 - General Physics - Life Sciences II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
or
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s) and
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
or
CS 1400 - Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 4 credit(s) and either
CS 1410 - Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (QI) 3 credit(s)
or
CS 1440 - Software Engineering Fundamentals 3 credit(s)

Capstone Experience (3 credits)

The capstone experience is a 3-credit requirement for all Mathematics and Statistics majors. The capstone may be satisfied in several ways, including, but not limited to, completing an internship and a reflective essay, participating in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), or completing MATH/STAT 5810. Other means of satisfying the requirement may be developed on an individual basis between the student and their faculty advisor.

STAT 5810 - Topics in Statistics 1-3 credit(s)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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