B.S. in Mathematics - Statistics Concentration
College of the Sciences and Mathematics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Major Courses | ||
| MAT 125 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | The Nature of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| STA 319 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 343 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 421 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| MAT 422 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| STA 311 | Intro Statistical Computing and Data Management | 3 |
| STA 320 | Experimental Design | 3 |
| STA 321 | Topics in Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| STA 419 | Basics of Statistical Learning | 3 |
| Related/Cognate Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Organizational Writing | ||
| Strategies for Writing in the Workplace | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Supplemental Electives | ||
| Select six electives from a subject area in which students would like to apply statistics. | 18 | |
| Statistics Electives or Internship | ||
| Two additional MAT/STA courses at the 200 level or higher, one of which may be an internship. | 6 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| STA 490 | Capstone Course in Statistics 3 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Required Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Indicates course satisfies a general education requirement.
- 2
Because STA 512 is a 4 credit course 6 credits of Internship and Electives are replaced by 7 credits of graduate coursework.
- 3
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
Accelerated B.S. in Mathematics - Statistics Concentration to M.S. in Applied Statistics Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Electives | ||
| STA 505 and STA 511 may be taken to replace two supplemental electives. | 6 | |
| Internship and Electives | ||
| STA 506 and STA 512 may be taken to replace the Internship and Free Math/Stat Elective 2 | 7 | |
All math major courses must be passed with a C or better.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MAT 125 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| WRT 120 or WRT 123 |
Effective Writing I or Effective Writing with Supplemental Writing Workshop |
3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | The Nature of Mathematics | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective (STA 200 recommended) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Supplemental Elective I | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT 343 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| STA 311 | Intro Statistical Computing and Data Management | 3 |
| STA 319 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Supplemental Elective II | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAT 421 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| STA 320 | Experimental Design | 3 |
| STA 419 | Basics of Statistical Learning | 3 |
| Supplemental Elective III | 3 | |
| IW Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT 422 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| STA 321 | Topics in Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| ENG 368 | Business and Organizational Writing (W) | 3 |
| Supplemental Elective IV | 3 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| STA 490 | Capstone Course in Statistics | 3 |
| Supplemental Elective V | 3 | |
| Supplemental Elective VI | 3 | |
| JW Course | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT/STA Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MAT/STA Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Science Gen Ed Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
- 1
Must be approved by advisor and may be an internship.
