Units required for Major: 49-50, includes units of study in chosen emphasis (see below).
Total units required for BS: 120

Program Description

Statistics is the science and art of creating meaning from data. The statistics bachelor’s degree provides students with a solid foundation in the theory, methods, and applications of statistical analysis. Students will analyze real world data sets, model complex phenomena, use professional software, and produce a portfolio of meaningful projects. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a data-driven world. 

All statistics majors will study a rigorous core curriculum and choose an emphasis for more specialized coursework. The core curriculum includes probability, mathematical statistics, computing, linear models, machine learning, and culminates in a semester-long capstone project. The emphasis in mathematical statistics prepares students for graduate study in statistics. The emphasis in applied statistics is versatile, allowing students to tailor the degree to their interests. The emphasis in data science includes additional instruction in computing to prepare graduates for careers in technology.