University of Illinois Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 12 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Statistics is intended for students planning advanced study in statistics or for a career in the data-oriented applications of these disciplines to a wide variety of areas such as accounting, actuarial science, auditing, biostatistics, data management, financial analysis, hospital administration, longrange developmental planning, pharmaceuticals, traffic controls, and transportation management. Majors in Statistics must complete a concentration in either Statistical Theory and Methods or Applied Statistics.
| Major Requirements | 39 credits |
| General Education and Electives to reach Minimum Total Hours | 81 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
Major Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 180 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 300 | Writing for Mathematics | 1 |
| STAT 381 | Applied Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| STAT 382 | Statistical Methods and Computing | 3 |
| STAT 385 | Elementary Statistical Techniques for Machine Learning and Big Data | 3 |
| STAT 401 | Introduction to Probability | 3-4 |
| STAT 481 | Applied Statistical Methods II | 3-4 |
| Total Major Requirements | 39 credits | |
In addition, students must choose one of the following concentrations:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 215 | Introduction to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 218 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 313 | Analysis I | 3 |
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