Undergraduate Minor in Statistics

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The Department of Statistics offers introductory courses to acquaint students from all disciplines with the essential elements of statistical thinking. The department offers a minor in statistics, which is a useful complement for many students. In addition, the minor provides background beneficial for graduate study in statistics.

Two minor tracks are available:

Track 1:

  • STAT 462
  • STAT 463

At least 6 hours from the following:

  • STAT 318
  • STAT 380
  • STAT 412
  • STAT 414
  • STAT 450
  • STAT 494
  • STAT 496

Track 2:

  • STAT 218
  • STAT 318

At least 9 hours from the following:

  • STAT 412
  • STAT 414
  • STAT 450
  • STAT 462
  • STAT 463
  • STAT 494
  • STAT 496

Track 1 provides a strong theoretical background in statistics, and Track 2 focuses on hands-on analytical skills. Alternative courses can be substituted, with approval from the Statistics Curriculum Committee. Courses taken for the minor may not be taken Pass/No Pass, and students must earn at least a C to satisfy the minor requirement.