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Program Description
This major helps prepare students with interests in mathematics, computation, and the quantitative aspects of science for careers in industry and government as statistical analysts, or for further graduate training in statistics. The major includes five options:
- An Actuarial Statistics Option for students interested in working as actuaries in the insurance or business fields;
- An Applied Statistics Option for students interested in a cross-disciplinary program, such as econometrics, or psychometrics;
- A Biostatistics Option for students interested in pursuing careers with pharmaceutical companies, research hospitals or other fields in which biological data is analyzed;
- A Graduate Study Option for students planning to go to graduate school in a statistics-related field; and
- A Statistics and Computing Option for students wishing to combine statistical expertise with programming skills.
What is Statistics?
Statistics is the field of study of that uses mathematics, computing, and analysis, to organize and understand data. Statisticians use critical and abstract thinking through the application of mathematical principles to statistical problems, and combine modeling with computational skills to analyze data.
You Might Like This Program If...
- You enjoy problem solving and creative thinking.
- You have a passion for turning information into decisions, discoveries, and insight.
- You want to develop a skillset in high demand across a variety of fields in science, technology, finance, risk analysis, manufacturing, research, and industry.
Entrance to Major
In order to be eligible for entrance into the Statistics major, a student must have:
Degree Requirements
For the Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics, a minimum of 120 credits is required:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 45 |
| Electives | 0-1 |
| Requirements for the Major | 81-94 |
6-15 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: 0-9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses, 0-6 credits of GS courses.
Requirements for the Major
To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn a grade of C or better in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44.
Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 140 | Calculus With Analytic Geometry I  | 4 |
| MATH 141 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 220 | Matrices | 2-3 |
| MATH 230 | Calculus and Vector Analysis | 4 |
| STAT 184 | Introduction to R | 2 |
| STAT 200 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| STAT 300 | Statistical Modeling I | 3 |
| STAT 380 | Data Science Through Statistical Reasoning and Computation | 3 |
| STAT 400 | Statistical Modeling II | 3 |
| STAT/MATH 414 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 3 |
| STAT/MATH 415 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 470W | Capstone for Statistics Major--Problem Solving and Communication in Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 1-3 credits from: | 1-3 | |
| Introduction to SAS | ||
| Intermediate SAS for Data Management | ||
| Advanced Topics in SAS | ||
| Statistical Programming in SAS | ||
| Requirements for the Option | ||
| Select an option | 42-52 | |
Requirements for the Option
Actuarial Statistics Option (48 credits)
Students who major in statistics with the actuarial statistics option and who wish to complete a concurrent major in mathematics may not choose the actuarial mathematics option in mathematics. Any other option in mathematics is acceptable.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| ECON 102 | Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy | 3 |
| ECON 104 | Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy | 3 |
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| ACCTG 211 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 4 |
| FIN 301 | Corporation Finance | 3 |
| RM 302 | Risk and Insurance | 3 |
| RM 410 | Financial Mathematics for Actuaries | 3 |
| RM 411 | Long Term Actuarial Mathematics - Fundamentals | 3 |
| RM 412 | Long Term Actuarial Mathematics - Advanced Topics | 3 |
| STAT 463 | Applied Time Series Analysis | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Visual Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming Techniques | ||
| Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals | ||
| Programming for Engineers with MATLAB | ||
| Programming for Engineers with C++ | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Principles of Epidemiology | ||
| Machine Learning and Algorithmic AI | ||
| Statistical Quality Control | ||
| Six Sigma Methodology | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
or MATH 441 | Matrix Algebra | |
| Numerical Computations | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Modeling for Actuarial Science | ||
| Property, Casualty, and Health Insurance | ||
| Stochastic Modeling | ||
| Computational Statistics | ||
| Applied Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Survey Sampling | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 8 credits from department list | 8 | |
Applied Statistics Option (42 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming Techniques | ||
| Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals | ||
| Programming for Engineers with C++ | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Principles of Epidemiology | ||
| Machine Learning and Algorithmic AI | ||
| Statistical Quality Control | ||
| Six Sigma Methodology | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
or MATH 441 | Matrix Algebra | |
| Numerical Computations | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Modeling for Actuarial Science | ||
| Property, Casualty, and Health Insurance | ||
| Stochastic Modeling | ||
| Computational Statistics | ||
| Applied Time Series Analysis | ||
| Applied Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Survey Sampling | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 27 credits from department list, including a minor in a supporting field other than Mathematics 1 | 27 | |
- 1
Neither the mathematics major nor the six sigma minor, nor the risk management major with the actuarial science option may be used to satisfy the minor/concurrent major requirement. If a student wants to work in a supporting field that does not have a minor, he or she can propose a list of six appropriate courses and petition the Statistics Department for approval. It is the student's responsibility to justify the appropriateness of the proposed list. Students must receive a grade of C or better in each of these six courses.
Biostatistics Option (50-52 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| BIOL 110 | Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity | 4 |
| CHEM 110 | Chemical Principles I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | Experimental Chemistry I | 1 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming Techniques | ||
| Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals | ||
| Programming for Engineers with C++ | ||
| Select 7-8 credits from the following: | 7-8 | |
| Biology: Populations and Communities | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Biology: Molecules and Cells | ||
| Biology: Function and Development of Organisms | ||
| Select 6 credits from 400-level BIOL courses | 6 | |
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Principles of Epidemiology | ||
| Machine Learning and Algorithmic AI | ||
| Statistical Quality Control | ||
| Six Sigma Methodology | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
or MATH 441 | Matrix Algebra | |
| Numerical Computations | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Modeling for Actuarial Science | ||
| Property, Casualty, and Health Insurance | ||
| Stochastic Modeling | ||
| Computational Statistics | ||
| Applied Time Series Analysis | ||
| Applied Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Survey Sampling | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 14-15 credits from department list | 14-15 | |
Graduate Study Option (42 credits)
A student completing the Graduate Study option will have earned a minor in mathematics in addition to a B.S. in Statistics. However, a student must fill out and submit the appropriate paperwork to the Mathematics Department in order for this minor to be officially recognized.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| MATH 312 | Concepts of Real Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 403 | Classical Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 404 | Classical Analysis II | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming Techniques | ||
| Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals | ||
| Programming for Engineers with C++ | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Elementary Combinatorics | ||
| Concepts of Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Complex Analysis (does not require a grade of C or better) | ||
MATH 422 | ||
| Introduction to Modern Geometry 1 | ||
| Introduction to Topology 1 | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | ||
| Mathematical Coding Theory | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Principles of Epidemiology | ||
| Machine Learning and Algorithmic AI | ||
| Statistical Quality Control | ||
| Six Sigma Methodology | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
or MATH 441 | Matrix Algebra | |
| Numerical Computations | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Modeling for Actuarial Science | ||
| Property, Casualty, and Health Insurance | ||
| Stochastic Modeling | ||
| Computational Statistics | ||
| Applied Time Series Analysis | ||
| Applied Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Survey Sampling | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 9 credits from department list | 9 | |
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Course does not require a grade of C or better
Statistics and Computing Option (42 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| CMPSC 131 | Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| CMPSC 132 | Programming and Computation II: Data Structures | 3 |
| CMPSC 465 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| CMPSC 360 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 3 |
| or MATH 311W | Concepts of Discrete Mathematics | |
| Select 9 credits of the following: | 9 | |
| Object Oriented Programming with Web-Based Applications | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Principles of Epidemiology | ||
| Machine Learning and Algorithmic AI | ||
| Statistical Quality Control | ||
| Six Sigma Methodology | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
or MATH 441 | Matrix Algebra | |
| Numerical Computations | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | ||
| Modeling for Actuarial Science | ||
| Property, Casualty, and Health Insurance | ||
| Stochastic Modeling | ||
| Computational Statistics | ||
| Applied Time Series Analysis | ||
| Applied Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Survey Sampling | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 9 credits from department list | 9 | |
General Education
Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.
The keystone symbol appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.
Foundations (grade of C or better is required and Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)
- Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
- Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
Breadth in the Knowledge Domains (Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)
- Arts (GA): 3 credits
- Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
- Humanities (GH): 3 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits
Integrative Studies
- Inter-Domain Courses (Inter-Domain): 6 credits
Exploration
- GN, may be completed with Inter-Domain courses: 3 credits
- GA, GH, GN, GS, Inter-Domain courses. This may include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the 12th credit level or the requirements for the student’s degree program, whichever is higher: 6 credits
University Degree Requirements
First Year Engagement
All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.
Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.
First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.
Cultures Requirement
6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements
- United States Cultures: 3 credits
- International Cultures: 3 credits
Writing Across the Curriculum
3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.
Total Minimum Credits
A minimum of 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.
Quality of Work
Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.
Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition
The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.
Integrated B.S. in Statistics and M.A.S. in Applied Statistics
Requirements for the Integrated B.S. in Statistics and M.A.S. in Applied Statistics can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.
Program Learning Objectives
- Statistical methods and theory: Graduates will be prepared to design studies, use graphical and other means to explore data, build and assess statistical models, employ a variety of formal inference procedures (including resampling methods), and draw appropriate scope of conclusions from the analysis. They will have knowledge and experience applying a variety of statistical methods, assessing their appropriateness, and communicating results. They will have a foundation in theoretical statistics principles for sound analyses.
- Data management and computation / data science: Graduates will be facile with professional statistical software and other appropriate tools for data exploration, cleaning, validation, analysis, and communication. They will be able to program in a higher-level language, to think algorithmically, to use simulation-based statistical techniques, and to undertake simulation studies. Graduates will be prepared to manage and marshal data, including joining data from different sources and formats and restructuring data into a form suitable for analysis. Graduates will be prepared to undertake analyses in a well-documented and reproducible way.
- Mathematical foundations: Graduates will be prepared to apply mathematical ideas from linear algebra and calculus to statistics, and to set up and apply probability models.
- Statistical practice: Graduates will be prepared to write clearly, speak fluently, and construct effective visual displays and compelling written summaries. Graduates will be prepared collaborate in teams and to organize and manage projects. They will be prepared to communicate complex statistical methods in basic terms to managers and other audiences and visualize results in an accessible manner.
- Discipline-specific knowledge for application domain: Graduates will be prepared to apply statistical reasoning to domain-specific questions. This capacity includes translating research questions into statistical questions and communicating results appropriate to different disciplinary audiences.
Source: American Statistical Association Undergraduate Guidelines Workgroup (2014). 2014 curriculum guidelines for undergraduate programs in statistical science. Alexandria, VA: American Statistical Association.
Academic Advising
The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.
Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.
READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY
University Park
Andrea Brandimarte
Undergraduate Academic Adviser
323E Thomas Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-0355
stat-advising@psu.edu
Suggested Academic Plan
The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2024-25 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition.
Actuarial Option: Statistics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)*† | 4 | MATH 220*† | 3 |
| STAT 184* | 3 | ECON 104 (GS)† | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | ACCTG 211* | 4 |
| ECON 102 (GS)† | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 18.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | STAT 414* | 3 |
| STAT 300* | 3 | STAT 400* | 3 |
| STAT 380* | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| CMPSC 131*† | 3 | FIN 301* | 3 |
| ENGL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 | RM 302* | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 415* | 3 | RM 421 | 3 |
| RM 410* | 3 | STAT 463* | 3 |
| CAS 100 (GWS)‡ | 3 | 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 |
| US Cultures | 3 | IL Cultures | 3 |
| General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 202C (GWS)‡ | 3 | RM 412 or 422*1 | 3 |
| RM 411* | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| RM 422 or 412*1 | 3 | STAT 480 | 1 |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GH) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| 16.5 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 127 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Advising Notes:
- Classes that listed under US and IL must be unique so that total credits adds up to what's needed. That is, if these classes are in either GN, GA, GS, GH, GHW or Exploration, you will need more credits to meet the total.
- Depending on your year of entrance, total credits required may be different. Please consult an adviser to make sure you are satisfying the degree requirement and total credits adds up to the required amount.
Applied Option: Statistics, B.S. at University Park Campus
Note: a supporting program is required for this program (e.g., minor or concurrent major); consultation with an academic adviser is recommended.
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)*† | 4 | MATH 220*† | 3 |
| STAT 184* | 3 | CMPSC 131*† | 3 |
| ENGL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 | STAT 300 | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | STAT 414* | 3 |
| STAT 380* | 3 | CAS 100 (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| STAT 480* | 1 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 415* | 3 | STAT 400* | 3 |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | ENGL 202C (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 |
| US Cultures | 3 | IL Cultures | 3 |
| General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GH) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 123 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Advising Notes:
- A supporting program is required for this program (e.g., minor or concurrent major). Please consult an academic adviser.
- Classes that listed under US and IL must be unique so that total credits adds up to what's needed. That is, if these classes are in either GN, GA, GS, GH, GHW or Exploration, you will need more credits to meet the total.
- Depending on your year of entrance, total credits required may be different. Please consult an adviser to make sure you are satisfying the degree requirement and total credits adds up to the required amount.
Applied Option (MATH 26): Statistics, B.S. at University Park Campus
Note: a supporting program is required for this program (e.g., minor or concurrent major); consultation with an academic adviser is recommended.
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 26, MATH 40, or MATH 41 (GQ) | 3 | MATH 140 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)*† | 4 | STAT 300* | 3 |
| STAT 184* | 3 | US Cultures | 3 |
| ENGL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GS) | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15.5 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 141*‡#† | 4 | MATH 230* | 4 |
| MATH 220*† | 3 | CAS 100 (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| CMPSC 131*† | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| STAT 380* | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 17.5 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 414* | 3 | STAT 400* | 3 |
| ENGL 202C (GWS)‡ | 3 | STAT 415* | 3 |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | IL Cultures | 3 |
| General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 480* | 1 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | General Education Course (GH) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Advising Notes:
- A supporting program is required for this program (e.g., minor or concurrent major). Please consult an academic adviser.
- Classes that listed under US and IL must be unique so that total credits adds up to what's needed. That is, if these classes are in either GN, GA, GS, GH, GHW or Exploration, you will need more credits to meet the total.
- Depending on your year of entrance, total credits required may be different. Please consult an adviser to make sure you are satisfying the degree requirement and total credits adds up to the required amount.
Biostatistics Option: Statistics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)*† | 4 | STAT 300* | 3 |
| STAT 184* | 2 | ENGL 15 or ESL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | CHEM 110 (GN)*† | 3 |
| BIOL 110 (GN)*† | 4 | CHEM 111 (GN)*† | 1 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 15.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 220*† | 3 | STAT 414* | 3 |
| MATH 230* | 4 | BBH/HPA 440* | 3 |
| BIOL 220W (GN)*† | 4 | CAS 100 (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| STAT 380* | 3 | CMPSC 131*† | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA) | 3 | General Education Course (GH) | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 415* | 3 | STAT 463* | 3 |
| STAT 400* | 3 | STAT 416* | 3 |
| ENGL 202C (GWS)‡ | 3 | 400-level BIOL* | 3 |
| BIOL 222, 230W, or 240W | 3 | General Education Course (IL) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | General Education Course (IL) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 440* | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| STAT 466* | 3 | STAT 464* | 3 |
| 400-level BIOL* | 3 | STAT 480* | 1 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (US) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 14.5 | ||
| Total Credits 122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Graduate Studies Option: Statistics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)*† | 4 | STAT 300* | 3 |
| STAT 184* | 2 | ENGL 15 or ESL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course (GH) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA) | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15.5 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 220*† | 3 | STAT 414* | 3 |
| MATH 230* | 4 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| CMPSC 131*† | 3 | CAS 100 (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| STAT 380* | 3 | MATH 310* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 415* | 3 | STAT 440* | 3 |
| STAT 400* | 3 | STAT 416* | 3 |
| ENGL 202C‡ | 3 | MATH 404* | 3 |
| MATH 403* | 3 | MATH 311W* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (GS) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 463* | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| MATH 429* | 3 | STAT 480* | 1 |
| MATH 436* | 3 | MATH 451* | 3 |
| General Education Course (IL) | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (US) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 14.5 | ||
| Total Credits 122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Statistics and Computing Option: Statistics, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)*† | 4 | STAT 300* | 3 |
| STAT 184* | 2 | ENGL 15 or ESL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course (GH) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA) | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15.5 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 220*† | 3 | STAT 414* | 3 |
| MATH 230* | 4 | STAT 463* | 3 |
| CMPSC 131*† | 3 | CAS 100 (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| STAT 380* | 3 | CMPSC 132*† | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 415* | 3 | STAT 440* | 3 |
| STAT 400* | 3 | CMPSC 465* | 3 |
| ENGL 202C (GWS)‡ | 3 | CMPSC 360* | 3 |
| CMPSC 221* | 3 | General Education Course (IL) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (GS) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CMPSC 448* | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| STAT 466* | 3 | STAT 480* | 1 |
| CMPSC 442* | 3 | CMPSC 455* | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (US) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 14.5 | ||
| Total Credits 122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Actuarial Option: Statistics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141 (GQ)*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)*† | 4 | STAT 184 (DLC section)* | 3 |
| ENGL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 | ECON 104 (GS)† | 3 |
| ECON 102 (GS)† | 3 | ACCTG 211* | 4 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 220*† | 3 | STAT 414 (take it over the summer if not taken in 4th semester)* | 3 |
| MATH 230* | 4 | FIN 301* | 3 |
| CAS 100A (GWS)‡ | 3 | IL Cultures | 3 |
| CMPSC 131 or 121*† | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 17.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 415* | 3 | STAT 400* | 3 |
| RM 410* | 3 | STAT 463* | 3 |
| STAT 184* | 2 | RM 421* | 3 |
| STAT 300* | 3 | ENGL 202C (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA) | 3 | 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RM 411* | 3 | RM 412 or 422*1 | 3 |
| RM 422 or 412*1 | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | STAT 480* | 1 |
| US Cultures | 3 | 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 |
| General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 126 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Advising Notes:
- Classes that listed under US and IL must be unique so that total credits adds up to what's needed. That is, if these classes are in either GN, GA, GS, GH, GHW or Exploration, you will need more credits to meet the total.
- Depending on your year of entrance, total credits required may be different. Please consult an adviser to make sure you are satisfying the degree requirement and total credits adds up to the required amount.
Applied Option: Statistics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200*† | 4 | MATH 220*† | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | CMPSC 131 or 121*† | 3 |
| ENGL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 | STAT 184 (DLC section)* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 230* | 4 | STAT 414* | 3 |
| CAS 100A (GWS)‡ | 3 | ENGL 202C‡ | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 17.5 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 300* | 3 | STAT 400* | 3 |
| STAT 380* | 3 | STAT 480* | 1 |
| STAT 415* | 3 | 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| US Cultures | 3 | IL Cultures* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 14.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | 400-level Advanced Stat | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 123 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Advising Notes:
- A supporting program is required for this program (e.g., minor or concurrent major). Please consult an academic adviser.
- Classes that listed under US and IL must be unique so that total credits adds up to what's needed. That is, if these classes are in either GN, GA, GS, GH, GHW or Exploration, you will need more credits to meet the total.
- Depending on your year of entrance, total credits required may be different. Please consult an adviser to make sure you are satisfying the degree requirement and total credits adds up to the required amount.
Biostatistics Option: Statistics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200*† | 4 | CHEM 110*† | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | CHEM 111*† | 1 |
| BIOL 110*† | 4 | ENGL 15 (or General Education Course)‡ | 3 |
| ENGL 15 (or General Education Course)‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 220*† | 2 | STAT 414 (or Supporting Course)* | 3 |
| MATH 230* | 4 | ENGL 202C‡ | 3 |
| CAS 100A‡ | 3 | CMPSC 121 or 131*† | 3 |
| BIOL 220W, 222, 230W, or 240W*† | 3-4 | BIOL 220W, 222, 230W, or 240W*† | 3-4 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 184* | 2 | STAT 380* | 3 |
| STAT 414 (or Supporting Course (if not taken in 4th semester))* | 3 | STAT 415* | 3 |
| STAT 461* | 3 | STAT 462* | 3 |
| BIOL 400-Level Selection* | 3 | STAT 480* | 1 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 416* | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| STAT 466* | 3 | MATH 451* | 3 |
| BIOL 400-Level Selection* | 3 | STAT 416* | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Total Credits 127 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Graduate Studies Option: Statistics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200*† | 4 | ENGL 15‡ | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 220*† | 2 | STAT 414 (or Supporting Course)* | 3 |
| MATH 230* | 4 | ENGL 202C‡ | 3 |
| CAS 100A‡ | 3 | CMPSC 121 or 131*† | 3 |
| MATH 311W* | 3 | MATH 312* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 184* | 2 | STAT 380* | 3 |
| STAT 414 (or Supporting Course (if not taken in 4th semester))* | 3 | STAT 415* | 3 |
| STAT 461* | 3 | STAT 462* | 3 |
| MATH 403* | 3 | MATH 404* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 416* | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| STAT 466* | 3 | MATH 400-Level Selection* | 3 |
| MATH 436* | 3 | MATH 310* | 3 |
| STAT 480* | 1 | MATH 451* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 14.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Total Credits 127 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Statistics and Computing Option: Statistics, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 140*‡#† | 4 | MATH 141*‡#† | 4 |
| STAT 200*† | 4 | CMPSC 122 or 132*† | 3 |
| PSU 16 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| CMPSC 121 or 131*† | 3 | ENGL 15 (or General Education Course)‡ | 3 |
| ENGL 15 (or General Education Course)‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 220*† | 2 | STAT 414 (or Supporting Course)* | 3 |
| MATH 230* | 4 | ENGL 202C‡ | 3 |
| CAS 100A‡ | 3 | CMPSC 221* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 184* | 2 | STAT 380* | 3 |
| STAT 414 (or Supporting Course (if not taken in 4th semester))* | 3 | STAT 415* | 3 |
| STAT 461* | 3 | STAT 462* | 3 |
| MATH 311W or CMPSC 360* | 3 | STAT 480* | 1 |
| Supporting Course | 3 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 416* | 3 | STAT 470W* | 3 |
| STAT 466* | 3 | MATH 451* | 3 |
| CMPSC 465* | 3 | STAT 416* | 3 |
| CMPSC 400-Level Selection* | 3 | CMPSC 400-Level Selection* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Supporting Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Total Credits 127 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Career Paths
Statistics can be applied in a broad range of fields, including business, agriculture, finance, public policy, and many more. As data in all forms become more easily stored and accessed, so does the demand and opportunity for statisticians to help others discern what can (or cannot) be learned from the information available. In fact, statisticians are also frequently sought after for their disciplined approach to problem solving and critical thinking, even when no formal data analysis is needed.
Careers
Statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry work with doctors and research scientists to design and execute experiments and clinical trials. - Statisticians at technology and manufacturing companies work to advance product development from ensuring reliability and quality of hardware components to software development. - Statisticians collaborate with epidemiologists and public health agencies like the NIH and CDC to study infectious disease dynamics among threatened populations. - Statisticians at government agencies like the U.S. Department of Education, Census Bureau, and Department of Labor help inform public policy and assess impact of legislative changes. - And much more…
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS FOR GRADUATES OF THE STATISTICS PROGRAM
Professional Resources
Contact
University Park
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
323 Thomas Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-0355
stat-advising@psu.edu