Statistics Major (Arts and Sciences), BS

Arts and Sciences students may major or minor in statistics under the supervision of the faculty of the Business Analytics and Statistics (BAS) Department in the Haslam College of Business. The major is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in statistics or for professional work in various applications of statistical methods, including applications in the natural and social sciences, business and industry. Contact the BAS Department for further information on careers in statistics and appropriate courses to take. It is highly recommended that a student majoring in statistics have a minor in an area of application.

College Requirements

Arts and Sciences

Prerequisites

Major Requirements

The major requires 30 hours including the following:

Select one course:

Complete:

Select two courses:

MATH 241 - Calculus III
MATH 251 - Matrix Algebra I
or upper-division mathematics courses

Select two courses:

Select two technical electives:

any upper-division courses in:

        chemistry
        computer science
        engineering
        mathematics
        physics
        (with approval from the student’s departmental advisor)

* Meets University General Education Requirement .

Undergraduates

Graduate Students

Statistics Major (Arts and Sciences), BS

College Requirements

Prerequisites

Major Requirements

Select one course:

Complete:

Select two courses:

Select two courses:

Select two technical electives: