BS in Statistics

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. 

Program Requirements

Lower Division Core Courses (21-22 Units)
MATH 30Calculus I4
MATH 31Calculus II4
MATH 32Calculus III4
MATH 35Introduction to Linear Algebra3
STAT 50Introduction to Probability and Statistics3 - 4
or STAT 1 Introduction to Statistics
Select one of the following:3
Mathematical Programming
Introduction to Programming Logic
Programming Concepts and Methodology I
Visual Programming in BASIC
Introduction to C Programming
Upper Division Core Courses (19 Units)
STAT 115AIntroduction to Probability Theory3
STAT 115BIntroduction to Mathematical Statistics3
STAT 128Statistical Computing3
STAT 140ALinear Models3
STAT 140BStatistical Learning3
STAT 191Community Service Learning in Statistics1
STAT 192Statistics Capstone Project3
Additional Requirements for Specialized Study (9 Units)
Select an emphasis from the following three:9
Emphasis in Applied Statistics
Emphasis in Data Science
Emphasis in Mathematical Statistics
Total Units49-50

Emphasis in Applied Statistics

Select three of the following:9
Combinatorics
Introduction to Formal Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Introduction to Numerical Analysis
Linear Programming
Analyzing and Processing Big Data
Introduction to Techniques of Operations Research
Course approved by statistics major advisor
Total Units9

Emphasis in Data Science

STAT 129Analyzing and Processing Big Data3
Select two of the following:6
Introduction to Techniques of Operations Research
Introduction to Formal Mathematics
Introduction to Numerical Analysis
Linear Programming
Course approved by statistics major advisor
Total Units9

Emphasis in Mathematical Statistics

MATH 108Introduction to Formal Mathematics3
MATH 130AFunctions of a Real Variable3
Select one of the following:3
Modern Algebra
Linear Algebra
Functions of a Real Variable
Total Units9

General Education 

Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units)
A1 - Oral Communication3
A2 - Written Communication3
A3 - Critical Thinking3
Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (13 Units)
B1 - Physical Science3
B2 - Life Forms3
B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5)1
B4 - Math Concepts3
B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements.3
Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units)
C1 - Arts3
C2 - Humanities3
C1/C2 - Area C Course3
C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements.3
Area D: The Individual and Society (6 Units)
Area D Course3
Area D Course3
Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements.0
Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units)
Area E Course3
Area F: Ethnic Studies
Area F Course
Total Units43