Program Goal

The statistics program provides students with a strong foundation in statistics and the broad skills to prepare them for advanced study in statistics or employment in industry and government.

Objectives

1. Students will acquire a background in critical and abstract thinking through the application of mathematical principles to statistical problems. Graduates will demonstrate a clear understanding of probability theory and its role in the construction of modern statistical theory.

2. Students will attain a general appreciation of data analysis in the context of scientific reasoning. They will be able to combine statistical modeling concepts with computational skills to analyze data.

3. Students will be able to assist other statisticians and specialists in the development of appropriate statistical methods for analyzing their data via effective oral and written communication skills.

Applying to the major

To apply for admission to the undergraduate statistics major program, complete this form.

Program options: Requirements and Plans

There are five options within the undergraduate statistics major.

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• The graduate studies option helps prepare students for further graduate study in statistics. [Requirements]

• The statistics and computing option emphasizes the computing aspects of statistics. [Requirements]

• The applied statistics option provides flexibility for students who are interested in a cross-disciplinary program. [Requirements]

• The biostatistics option is a particular cross-disciplinary program that gives statistics students a broad background in biology. [Requirements]
  See biostat.org for more about biostatistics in general.

• The actuarial statistics option prepares students for a career in actuarial science. [Requirements]

IUG program (5-year integrated BS / Master of Applied Statistics)