Statistics (Arts & Science)
Department contact:
146 Middlebush Hall
573-882-6376
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Statistics - Applied Track
Bachelor of Science in Statistics - Applied Track
Bachelor of Arts in Statistics - Traditional Track
Bachelor of Science in Statistics - Traditional Track
Minor in Statistics
Overview:
The field of statistics is a rapidly expanding one, both at the theoretical and applied levels. Statisticians are in demand not only from the business community and various branches of state and federal government but also in the sciences. Statisticians compile and analyze data in many forms for a wide variety of applications.
The statistics program is aimed both at preparing students for careers in statistics and serving as a foundation for graduate work. Students can obtain a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in either an applied or traditional track.
Academic Information
Admission Requirements:
Any student may declare a major in Statistics. Students must complete College Algebra and English 1000 with a C- or above and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to complete a graduation plan with the College of Arts & Science.
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0
Specifically required non-major courses for the BA degree:
Traditional Track: Mathematics 1500, 1700, 2300, and 4140
Applied Track: Mathematics 1500 or Mathematics 1300 and 1320
Both Tracks: Computer Science 1040 or 1050 Specifically required non-major courses for the BS degree:
Traditional Track: Mathematics 1500, 1700, 2300, and 4140
Applied Track: Mathematics 1300 and 1320
Both Tracks: Computer Science 1040 or 1050, a second computing course, and English 2030
Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Statistics 2500
Sample 8-semester outline(s):
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/ARTSCI_statistics_BA06.pdf
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/ARTSCI_statistics_BS06.pdf
Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Accountancy, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Systems Management, Atmospheric Science, Business, Business Administration, Economics, Educational Studies, Management, Mathematics, Sociology, Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences
Department Website:
http://www.stat.missouri.edu/
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