Statistics B.A.

University Admissions - College of Arts and Sciences

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For Admission information specific to the College of Arts and Sciences, see the information at College of Arts and Sciences .

Graduation Requirements - College of Arts and Sciences

Satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

• Students must complete all State and University level graduation requirements.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in USF coursework. Note: Some Departments/program/major require a higher GPA. Students should refer to Department/program/major specific catalog requirements.
  • The College may approve an exception when a student has successfully earned the minimum grade required for all courses applied in the major but does not have a major GPA of 2.0.
• Physical Education coursework is limited to two (2) semester hours.
• ROTC courses that are primarily physical training and field experiences will not be applied to College of Arts and Sciences degree programs. All other military Science coursework will apply, in particular, coursework utilized toward completing an established ROTC minor will be applied to the total hours toward degree. 
• When earning a second degree, double major or concurrent degree, the Major Core and Major Elective/Concentration areas of the degree audit must not overlap for both degrees.  All other areas of the degree audit may have overlapping credit hours applied.
• Maximum of 20 hours of S/U option. S/U contracts must be negotiated in writing within the first three (3) weeks of the term. None of the 20 credits may be taken in the student’s major unless S/U is the only grading option. Coursework fulfilling the General Education Core Curriculum Requirements and the State Communication Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Writing) and State Computation Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Math) may not be taken S/U.
• The Audit option is available only during the first 5 days of classes.
• Complete all major course requirements.
• College of Arts and Sciences students are expected to complete a minimum of 50% of their major and/or minor coursework in residence at USF. Some College of Arts and Sciences Departments/programs/majors have established additional major course hours to be taken in residency at USF. See the major or program section of the catalog for these credit-hour requirements.

Required Courses: (49 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Statistics B.A. (22 credit hours)

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program. 

Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.

• COP X000-X999 Computer Programming* - 3 credit hours
• MAC X311 Calculus I - 4 credit hours
• MAC X312 Calculus II - 4 credit hours
• MAC X313 Calculus III- 4 credit hours
• (BSC X000-X999 AND BSC X000-X999L)** OR (CHM X000-X999 AND CHM X000-X999L)** OR (PHY X000-X999 AND PHY X000-X999L)** OR (GLY X000-X999 AND GLY X000-X999L)** - 4-5 credit hours
• STA X000-X999 Statistics - 3 credit hours

* COP must be a scientific programming course designed for computer science majors.

** One science with lab course must be a science course designed for science majors.

NOTE: All universities require a ‘C’ grade or better for admission.

State Mathematics Pathway – Statistics B.A. (7 Credit Hours)*

The Statistics B.S. uses the Statistical Reasoning Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

• STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I Credit(s): 3 **
• MAC 2311 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4

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  * Mathematics Pathway courses count towards the State Common Prerequisite math courses and are not additional credits.
  ** Any of the STA X000-X999 courses taken for state common prerequisites can meet this statistics requirement.

Major Core Courses: 6 courses; 18 credit hours

• MAS 3105 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3

• OR MAS 3114 - Computational Linear Algebra  Credit(s): 3

• STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I Credit(s): 3
• STA 3024 - Introductory Statistics II Credit(s): 3
• STA 4102 - Computational Methods for Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
• STA 4321 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I Credit(s): 3
• STA 4442 - Introduction to Probability Credit(s): 3

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  Note: Successful completion of any of the above STA courses may meet the State Common Prerequisite requirement of STA X000-X999.

Major Elective Courses: 4 courses; 12 credit hours

Students must complete four courses from the following list of electives (Minimum 12 credit hours).

Note: One course from another department which is of high statistical content may be taken as an elective, with the prior approval of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

STA 4930 - Selected Topics in Statistics  may be taken as an elective, with the prior approval of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

• MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
• STA 4202 - Design of Experiments Credit(s): 3
• STA 4222 - Sample Survey Design Credit(s): 3
• STA 4322 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II Credit(s): 3
• STA 4502 - Nonparametric Statistical Methods Credit(s): 3
• STA 4504 - Categorical Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
• STA 4671 - Reliability and Life Testing Credit(s): 3
• STA 4702 - Multivariate Statistical Methods Credit(s): 3
• STA 4852 - Applied Time Series Credit(s): 3

Additional Information - Statistics B.A.

Research Opportunities - College of Arts and Sciences

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 - Advanced Undergraduate Research Experience  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - College of Arts and Sciences

Undergraduate Advising Information

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Advising Team provides students with support to create timely graduation plans that will integrate both their academic and professional goals.  Each of our undergraduate programs has dedicated professional advisors with specialized knowledge and understanding of the major requirements, course offerings, undergraduate research, and career opportunities in their field.  Additionally, we have dedicated pre-health and prelaw advisors to help students prepare for admission to professional graduate programs.

CAS Academic Advisor Contact information can be found here: CAS Advisors

To schedule an advising appointment: Advising Appointments

Plans of Study - Statistics B.A.

•  Statistics B.A. - 2 Year Plan of Study 
•  Statistics B.A. - 4 Year Plan of Study