Statistics
Bachelor of Science
About this program
The Bachelor of Science in Statistics teaches you how to collect, analyze and interpret data to solve real problems. You’ll study probability, data analysis and statistical modeling, and gain experience with statistical software. This program prepares you for careers in research, business, government or health and for graduate study in data science or related fields. It’s a strong choice if you enjoy working with numbers and making decisions based on evidence.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The B.S. in Statistics is an interdisciplinary program offered for students who intend to pursue an advanced degree or who are planning careers as statisticians in industry, business, government or scientific research. Statistics is basic to quantitative research in the biological, physical and social sciences. Because its methods are based on mathematics, it requires a thorough understanding of mathematical methods as well as an appreciation of scientific methods, computation and practical problems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Statistics a student will be able to:
- Apply statistical knowledge and computational skills to formulate problems, plan data collection, and analyze data to provide insight.
- Build and assess statistical and machine learning models, and employ a variety of formal inference procedures.
- Use mathematics to understand the underlying structure of common models used in statistical and machine learning.
- Prepare data for use with a variety of statistical methods and models, and recognize how the quality of data and data collection affect conclusions.
- Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences using oral, written, and visual modes.