Minor in Statistics

Required Course (3 credit hours)

Complete one of the following courses with a C- or better.

• STA 2122 Introduction to Applied Statistics
• STA 2171 Statistics for Biology
• STA 3024 SAS for Data and Statistical Analyses
• STA 3032 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
• STA 4321 Introduction to Mathematical and Statistics
• STA 4442 Introductory Probability

Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

• Any STA courses above the 3000 level count as elective credit (including those listed above if not already used as the required course).
• Complete three statistic courses at the 3000 level or higher.
• The courses should be selected in consultation with the director of the undergraduate statistics program.

Examples of options:

• A minor in statistical methodology with minimal mathematical prerequisites: STA 2122, plus nine (9) semester hours selected from any of STA 3024, 4202, 4203, 4222, 4502, and 4702;
• A minor with statistical theory as well as methodology: STA 4321 and 4322, plus six (6) hours selected from any of 4102, 4202, 4203, 4222, 4502, 4702, and 4853.