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Statistics—Bachelor of Science

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Website: Bachelor of Science in Statistics

College/School: School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering

Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Science in Statistics program

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Statistics degree program readies students to excel in a fast-growing profession that spans industries. With an emphasis on mathematics, logic, analysis and computer language, graduates are prepared to be successful and effective statistics professionals.

The Bachelor of Science in Statistics is a rigorous, 120-credit hour program. The 30-credit hour core, which includes courses in higher mathematics, probability and statistics, design, and analysis, provides a strong foundation in calculation, logic, and problem solving. The format of the program gives students the flexibility to pursue coursework in a variety of branches of statistics by selecting multiple statistics electives (9 credit hours), or to pursue a minor or major in another discipline. Students are also required to take one computer language course.

Bachelor of Science in Statistics Degree Plan

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum 
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Behavioral Science 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 

 

Statistics Core Coursework

MATH 2312Calculus I

3
MATH 2313Calculus II

3
MATH 2322Linear Algebra

3
MATH 3314Calculus III

3
MATH 3320Foundations of Higher Mathematics

3
MATH 3331Foundations of Probability and Statistics

3
MATH 3332Foundations of Statistical Inference

3
MATH 4325Design of Experiements

3
MATH 4333Regression Analysis

3
Total Credit Hours:27

Mathematics and Statistics Electives

Select 12 credit hours from the following list, or Special Topics courses as approved by the department chair.

 

MATH 3337Stochastic Processes

3
MATH 4196Mathematics Reading and Research II

1
MATH 4295Mathematics Reading and Research I

2
MATH 4330Survival Analysis

3
MATH 4340Multivariate Analysis

3
MATH 4345Bayesian Statistics

3
MATH 4355Categorical Data Analysis

3
MATH 4360Time Series Analysis

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Electives

Elective coursework must be completed as needed to satisfy the 120 credit hour program degree requirement.