Statistics (B.S.)

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The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for additional requirements.

Requirements in Department (30-32)

STAT 300 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
STAT 400 - Introduction to Probability Theory Credits: 3
OR ACSC 400X - Introduction to Probability Theory Credits: 3
STAT 410 - Mathematical Statistics I Credits: 3
STAT 415 - Computational Methods in Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 435 - Applied Regression Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 437 - Categorical Data Analysis Credits: 3
OR ACSC 437X - Categorical Data Analysis Credits: 3
At least 6 additional semester hours of STAT courses numbered 400 or higher. Courses that are crosslisted with a STAT course may be counted towards this requirement (6-8)
At least 6 additional semester hours of STAT/ACSC/MATH courses numbered 400 or higher (6)

Requirements outside Department (20)

CSCI 240 - Computer Programming in C++ Credits: 4
MATH 229 - Calculus I Credits: 4
Available for general education credit.
MATH 230 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 232 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 240 - Linear Algebra and Applications Credits: 4

Total Hours for a Major in Statistics: 50-52 (B.S.)

Recommendations for Statistics Students

A minor in a discipline that uses statistics is highly recommended.

Internship opportunities in statistics are available with many employers, including pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, manufacturing companies, and government agencies.