Statistics, (BA or BS)

Requirements for the Major

Lower-Level Requirements

MA 162 - Elementary Statistics Min Units: 3
MA 106 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 Min Units: 4
MA 107 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 Min Units: 4
CS 142 - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Min Units: 3

Upper-Level Requirements

MA 310 - Linear Algebra Min Units: 3
MA 360 - Probability Theory 1 Min Units: 3
MA 361 - Statistical Theory Min Units: 3
MA 362 - Linear Regression and Time Series Min Units: 3
MA 364 - Design of Experiments Min Units: 3
MA 369 - Multivariate Statistical Methods Min Units: 3
MA 467 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods Min Units: 3
MA 468 - Predictive Analytics and Data Mining Min Units: 3
MA 469 - Advanced Statistical Computing Min Units: 3

Plus One of the Following:

One course from

ID 390 - Community Projects Applying Liberal Arts and Business Basics for Reflection and Career Development
MA 492 - Professional Experience for Majors Min Units: 1
MA 491 - Internship Min Units: 1

Suggested 4 Year Schedule

First Two Years

First Year

Fall

MA 106 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 Min Units: 4
OR
MA 107 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 Min Units: 4
MA 162 - Elementary Statistics Min Units: 3
FYS & Foreign language
Core electives

Spring

MA 107 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 Min Units: 4
CS 142 - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Min Units: 3
FYS & Foreign language

Second Year

Fall

MA 310 - Linear Algebra Min Units: 3
MA 360 - Probability Theory 1 Min Units: 3
GHS

Spring

MA 361 - Statistical Theory Min Units: 3
GHS

Third and Fourth Years-Fall of Third Year is Odd Numbered

Third Year (odd fall/even spring)

Fall

MA 369 - Multivariate Statistical Methods Min Units: 3
MA 362 - Linear Regression and Time Series Min Units: 3
CS 142 - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Min Units: 3 (if not previously taken)
Apply for summer internships

Spring

MA 468 - Predictive Analytics and Data Mining Min Units: 3

Fourth Year (even fall/odd spring)

Fall

MA 467 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods Min Units: 3
Internship
OR
MA 492 - Professional Experience for Majors Min Units: 1

Spring

MA 469 - Advanced Statistical Computing Min Units: 3
MA 364 - Design of Experiments Min Units: 3
Internship
OR
ID390 - Community Projects Applying Liberal Arts and Business Basics for Reflection and Career Development Min Units 3

Third and Fourth Years-Fall of Third Year is Even Numbered

Third Year (even fall/odd spring)

Fall

MA 467 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods Min Units: 3
MA 362 - Linear Regression and Time Series Min Units: 3
CS 142 - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Min Units: 3 (if not previously taken)
Apply for summer insternships

Spring

MA 469 - Advanced Statistical Computing Min Units: 3
MA 364 - Design of Experiments Min Units: 3

Fourth Year (even fall/odd spring)

Fall

MA 369 - Multivariate Statistical Methods Min Units: 3
Internship
OR
MA 492 - Professional Experience for Majors Min Units: 1

Spring

MA 468 - Predictive Analytics and Data Mining Min Units: 3
Internship
OR
ID 390 Community Projects Applying Liberal Arts and Business Basics for Reflection and Career Development Min Units: 3

Note:

The information found on this website with respect to major/minor/program requirements is primarily directed at providing prospective students a general roadmap of the curriculum. Current Butler students are expected to review their degree audit report at my.butler.edu and speak with their advisor regularly for detailed information regarding their specific degree requirements and their progress toward degree completion.