Statistics Major (STAJ)

Advisor: Dr. Nichole Andrews

Statisticians design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results. WMU’s statistics major integrates mathematics and statistics coursework while emphasizing computer applications.

Cognates

MATH 1220 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
MATH 1230 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
MATH 2300 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours
STAT 2600 - Data Analysis Using R Credits: 4 hours

Statistics Requirements

STAT 2160 - Introductory Statistics Credits: 3 hours
STAT 2630 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3 hours
STAT 3620 - Probability Credits: 3 hours
STAT 3640 - Foundations of Data Analysis Credits: 4 hours
STAT 4640 - Introduction to Statistical Computing Credits: 3 hours
STAT 4810 - Communicating with Data Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5670 - Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5680 - Regression Analysis Credits: 3 hours

Electives

Choose two courses: (6 hours)

STAT 5450 - Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5610 - Applied Multivariate Statistical Methods Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5630 - Sample Survey Methods Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5660 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5820 - Time Series Analysis Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5850 - Applied Data Mining Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5860 - Computer Based Data Analysis Credits: 3 hours
STAT 5870 - Big Data Analysis Using Python Credits: 3 hours

Accelerated Graduate Degree Program

Students in this major are eligible for the department’s Accelerated Graduate Degree Program (AGDP). Interested students should consult WMU’s Graduate Catalog and, in their sophomore or early junior year, contact the department for details.