B.S. in Statistics: Applied Statistics

This track emphasizes statistical applications. It is recommended for students who are interested in applications of statistical techniques to various disciplines including the biological, physical and social sciences.

This track allows students to take some of their elective major courses in another subject area where statistics is applied. A list of pre-approved electives can be found here.

Notes:

These requirements will be put into effect Fall 2024. Requirements from previous years can be found in the General Catalog Archive.

Preparatory Subject Matter (27-31 units)

Mathematics

MAT 16A-B-C or 17A-B-C or 19A-B-C or 21A-B-C Calculus (MAT 21 series preferred.)
MAT 22A Linear Algebra

Computer Science

ECS 32A or 36A Programming
- Former courses ECS 10 or 30 or 40 may also be used.

Statistics

STA 13 or 32 or 100
- STA 32 or 100 preferred

Cluster Elective Prerequisites

Two introductory courses serving as the prerequisites to the chosen Cluster Electives (see Cluster Electives section below).

Note: Additional coursework beyond this requirement may be needed to fulfill the Cluster Elective prerequisites.

Depth Subject Matter (48-52 units)

Core Coursework

STA 106 Analysis of Variance
STA 108 Regression Analysis
STA 138 Analysis of Categorical Data
STA 141A Fundamentals of Statistical Data Science
STA 130A Mathematical Statistics: Brief Course
STA 130B Mathematical Statistics: Brief Course

Restricted Electives

Choose Three:

STA 104 Nonparametric Statistics
STA 135 Multivariate Data Analysis
STA 137 Applied Time Series Analysis
STA 141B Data & Web Technologies for Data Analysis
or STA 141C Big Data & High Performance Statistical Computing
STA 144 Sampling Theory of Surveys
STA 145 Bayesian Statistical Inference
STA 160 Practice in Statistical Data Science
MAT 168 Optimization
One approved course of 4 units from STA 199, 194HA, or 194HB may be used.

Cluster Electives

Choose four upper division elective courses outside of statistics:

Cluster electives are chosen with and must be approved by the major advisor. A list of pre-approved electives can be found here. Electives must follow a coherent sequence in one single disciple/cluster where statistical methods and models are applied. At least three of the cluster electives must cover the quantitative aspects of the discipline.

Pre-Approved Cluster Electives

Total Units: 75-83

Sample Schedule

This schedule can be used as a guide, but students are recommended to meet with an advisor on a regular basis to make a customized plan that works best for their unique needs and priorities.

Academic Planning Resources:

Freshman	Fall	Winter	Spring
	MAT 16/17/19/21A	MAT 16/17/19/21B	MAT 16/17/19/21C
		ECS 32A or 36A	STA 13 or 32 or 100
Sophomore	Fall	Winter	Spring
	MAT 22A	STA 108	STA 106
	Cluster Elective Prerequisite	Cluster Elective Prerequisite	Approved Cluster Elective
Junior	Fall	Winter	Spring
	STA 130A	STA 130B	STA 141A
	Approved Cluster Elective	STA/MAT Restricted Elective	Approved Cluster Elective
Senior	Fall	Winter	Spring
	STA 138	STA/MAT Restricted Elective	STA/MAT Restricted Elective
	Approved Cluster Elective

Reminders (BS)

Area Breadth Requirement (90 Units of Natural Science and Mathematics Coursework)
- If you receive a Bachelor of Science in the College of Letters and Science you have an area breadth requirement. You are required to take 90 units in Natural Science and Mathematics. You can find out more about this requirement and view a list of approved courses and restrictions on the Letters and Science website. Please consult an advisor in the Letters and Science Dean's Office for more information about this requirement.
Double Major Unit Overlap Rules
- In the College of Letters and Science at least 80 percent of the upper division units used to satisfy course and unit requirements in each major selected must be unique and may not be counted toward the upper division unit requirements of any other major undertaken. If the major programs differ in the number of upper division units required, the major program requiring the smaller number of units will be used to compute the minimum number of units that must be unique.
Major-Minor Course Overlap Rules
- No more than one course applied to the satisfaction of requirements in the major program shall be accepted in satisfaction of the requirements of a minor.