Statistics - Bachelor of Science
Program Objectives:


Upon successful completion of this program the graduate will:

  • understand the applications and use of statistics in everyday life;
  • be able to apply a wide variety of statistical techniques;
  • be familiar with computer packages which perform statistical analysis;
  • be well qualified for employment in industry, government, and the actuarial profession;
  • be prepared to pursue graduate work in statistics.
Major Requirements - 42 hours
 
Statistics Required Courses - 15 hours
Course Title Hours
STA 270 Applied Statistics I 3
STA 271 Applied Statistics II 3
STA 370 Applied Probability 3
STA 520 Mathematical Statistics I 3
STA 521 Mathematical Statistics II 3
 
Statistics Optional Courses - 6 hours
Course Title Hours
STA 375 Sampling Theory 3
STA 501 Nonparametric Statistics 3
STA 575 Statistical Methods using SAS 3
STA 585 Experimental Design 3
 
Mathematics Courses - 15 hours
Course Title Hours
MAT 124 or 124(H) Calculus I or Honors Calculus I 4
MAT 214 Linear Algebra and Matrices 3
MAT 224 or 224(H) Calculus II or Honors Calculus II 4
MAT 225 or 225(H) Calculus III or Honors Calculus III 4
 
Elective Course Requirements - 6 hours


Six hours of CSC/MAT/STA numbered 300 or above (except for STA 349 and CSC 305, 306, MAT 303, 501, 502, or STA 500,503).
Supporting Course Requirements - 3 hours

Three hours of an approved programming language.

General Education Requirements - 45 hours


Standard General Education program, excluding course categories in 03 and 21.
Refer to Part Three of the EKU Undergraduate Catalog for details on the General Education and University requirements.

University Requirements - 4 hours


NMO 100 and three hours of restricted electives.

Free Electives - 34 hours
Total Curriculum Requirements - 128 hours