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University of Wyoming

Undergraduate Program


Statistics Undergraduate Major

Degree Requirements for an Undergraduate
Major in Statistics (B.S. or B.A.)

Statistics
Basic Concepts (Select 1)
Stat 2050     Fundamentals of Statistics
Stat 2070     Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences
Stat 4220     Basic Engineering Statistics

Required Coursework (All 6)
Stat 3050    Statistical Methods - General
Stat 4015    Regression Analysis
Stat 4025    Design and Analysis of Experiments I
Stat 4255    Mathematical Theory of Probability
Stat 4265    Introduction to the Theory of Statistics
Stat 4870    Senior Thesis


Electives (Select a Minimum of 3)

Stat 4045   Categorical Data Analysis
Stat 4070   Causal Models
Stat 4115   Time Series
Stat 4155   Fundamentals of Sampling
Stat 4350  Survey Construction and Analysis
Stat 4370   Survival Analysis
Stat 5300   Applied Multivariate Analysis
Stat 5320   Design and Analysis of Experiments II

Mathematics
Math 2200   Calculus I
Math 2205   Calculus II
Math 2210   Calculus III
Math 2250   Elementary Linear Algebra

Computer Science
Cosc 1010   Introduction to Computer Science I
Cosc 1030   Computer Science I

 

Statistics Undergraduate Minor


A Minor in Statistics is a Major Addition to Any Degree Program

Many students, and maybe you as well, are asking, "Can I get a job with a bachelor's degree in ...?" In today's marketplace, no one can answer this question with a definite yes. However, students with solid training in statistics are sought after by many employers at all levels, including the bachelor's level. In fact, many employers would consider an individual with a minor in statistics to be qualified as a statistician in their field. With starting salaries for bachelor's level statisticians (including those students with a minor in statistics) of at least $35,000, you should discuss the possibility of a minor in statistics with one of our faculty members or graduate students.

A minor in statistics emphasizes the concepts of statistical application rather than the mathematics behind the material. These concepts focus on how to ask appropriate questions, how to collect relevant information, and how to use this information to provide good answers to our questions. This process of study design, data collection, and data analysis can be applied in virtually all fields, including the sciences, arts, humanities, and education.

For those students in their chosen field who would like to pursue an advanced degree, at either the Master's or Doctoral level, a minor in statistics is considered by most graduate schools as a major addition to any students resume. Since most graduate degree programs are involved in research and require statistical training beyond an initial course, students who have completed a minor have a decided competitive advantage over those students without similar experience.

UW's undergraduate statistics program presents its students with a broad range of experience found only at the largest universities, but offered within the intimacy of a small institution. At UW, you will have the opportunity to learn statistical methods and software within the context of real world applications, and how statistics is an essential part of the research process.

Degree Requirements for the Undergraduate
Minor in Statistics

Prerequisite (Choose 1)
Math 1400   College Algebra

Basic Concepts (Select 1) 

Stat 2050     Fundamentals of Statistics 
Stat 2070     Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences 
Stat 4220     Basic Engineering Statistics

Basic Methods 
 Stat 3050     Statistical Methods - General

Electives (Choose 3) 
 Stat 4015   Regression Analysis 
 Stat 4025   Design and Analysis of Experiments I 
 Stat 4045   Categorical Data Analysis 
 Stat 4070   Causal Models 
 Stat 4115   Time Series Analysis & Forecasting 
 Stat 4155   Fundamentals of Sampling 
 Stat 4255   Mathematical Theory of Probability 
 Stat 4265   Introduction to the Theory of Statistics 
 Stat 4350   Survey Construction and Analysis 
 Stat 4370   Survival Analysis 
 Stat 5300   Applied Multivariate Analysis 
 Stat 5320   Design and Analysis of Experiments II

Last Updated on 11/2/2009 4:06:10 PM