Statistics Minor

Contact

Ryan Hedstrom
Assistant Academic Director, School of Mathematics and Data Science
rhedstrom@une.edu

Mission

The Minor in Statistics is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of statistical principles and methodologies, fostering the ability to analyze and interpret data effectively across diverse disciplines.

Program Description

The Minor in Statistics will provide students with a solid foundation in statistical inference and data interpretation. The minor complements a wide range of disciplines, such as biology, health, social sciences and business, by equipping students with the tools necessary to analyze and make informed decisions based on data.

Program Goals

The minor in Statistics will:

  • Train students in a range of foundational and modern statistical methods.
  • Develop the ability to critically analyze data and make evidence-based decisions.
  • Prepare students to use statistical software in any discipline and in a range of careers

Transfer Credit

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fee information, please consult this catalog’s Financial Information section.

Curricular Requirements

A student with a major in another program may minor in Statistics with the approval of the Associate Director of the School of Mathematics and Data Science. A minimum of 19 hours of approved course credit is required.

Students wishing to declare a Statistics minor should complete a course plan in consultation with a Mathematics and Data Science faculty member.

Students may earn a Minor in Statistics by completing the following:

Program Required Courses
MAT 150Statistics for Life Sciences3
MAT 190Calculus I4
MAT 220Linear Algebra3
STS 220Probability3
STS 250Statistical Methods I: Linear Models3
Select one of the following:3
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Data Mining
Topics in Data Science
Principle of Study Design
Statistical Computing
Time Series Analysis
Bayesian Methods
Total Hours19

Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.

Learning Outcomes

  • Build, deploy, and evaluate a variety of effective statistical models and inference procedures
  • Effectively manage, process, and organize data and workflows
  • Judge the soundness of statistical approaches and analyses
  • Effectively use statistical software