Major Programs

Major in Statistics

All statistics majors are required to meet with the major adviser to establish a Study Plan to guide the selection of courses that meet the major requirements and to ensure timely progress toward degree attainment.

• Students are required to consult with the major advisor to establish the study plan.
• Students are recommended to check in with the major advisor on a regular basis.
• All courses to be used to satisfy the major requirements must be taken for a letter grade.
• All electives to be used to satisfy the major requirements need prior written approval from the major advisor.
• Any modification to the standard major course requirements must be approved by the major advisor and documented in writing in the student file.

A.B. in Statistics

Recommended for students interested in combining the statistics study with a second major or a minor program in the social and life sciences

Preparatory Subject Matter (29 units)

• MAT 21A-B-C-D Calculus
• MAT 22A Linear Algebra
• MAT 22B Differential Equation
• ECS 30 Intro to Programming and Problem Solving
• Or ECS 40 Intro to software Development and Object-Oriented Programming
• STA 32 Basic Statistical Analysis through Computers

Depth Subject Matter (41-44 units)

• STA 106 Analysis of Variance
• STA 108 Regression Analysis
• STA 131A-B-C Introduction to Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics

Three courses from:

• STA 104 Nonparametric Statistics
• STA 135 Multivariate Data Analysis
• STA 137 Applied time Series Analysis
• STA 138 Analysis of Categorical Data
• STA 141 Statistical Computing
• STA 142 Reliability
• STA 144 Sampling Theory of Surveys
• STA 145 Bayesian Statistical Inference

Three elective courses outside of Statistics:

The electives must be approved by the major adviser. They should address the quantitative aspects of a discipline in which statistics is applied.