Mathematics: Concentration in Statistics

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This program is designed for students who have an interest in probability and statistics. Graduates may pursue a career in actuarial science, quality control or related fields, or enter a graduate program in statistics, mathematics or a related discipline.

I. Required courses in the major—40-44 hours, including:

MATH 191 - Calculus I (4)
Note: MATH 191 requires completion of MATH 167 or placement
MATH 192 - Calculus II (4)
MATH 280 - Introduction to the Foundations of Mathematics (3)
MATH 291 - Calculus III (4)
MATH 365 - Linear Algebra I (3)
MATH 381 - Problems in Mathematics (1)
MATH 480 - Mathematics Seminar (2)
STAT 325 - Introduction to Regression Models (3)
STAT 326 - Statistics for Experimenters (3)
STAT 425 - Introduction to Probability Theory (3)
STAT 426 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3)

Either:

And an additional 3-hour Mathematics or Statistics course numbered above 300

Students intending to pursue graduate study are strongly advised to take:

MATH 491 - Analysis I (3)

II. Required courses outside the major—9-11 hours, including:

And either:

ACCT 215 - Principles of Accounting I (3) and
ECON 306 - Corporate Finance (4)

Or:

6 hours at the 300-400 level approved by the department chair from disciplines which routinely employ statistical methodology.

Students interested in actuarial science are strongly encouraged to take:

III. Other departmental requirements:

Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive Mathematics exam and the satisfactory presentation of one seminar in MATH 480.

Liberal Arts Core (LAC)

For additional information about the Liberal Arts Core and the specific courses that fulfill the requirements, visit the Office of the Registrar website, https://registrar.unca.edu/liberal-arts-core.

Liberal Arts Core Requirements

The credit hours listed are the minimum required.

Requirement	Credits
First-Year Seminar	3
Academic Writing and Critical Inquiry	4
Humanities	12
Laboratory Science	4
Scientific Perspectives	3
Quantitative Perspectives	4
Social Science	3
Second Language (proficiency through the 2nd semester)	0-4
Arts and Ideas	3
Senior Capstone	4
Diversity Intensive	3