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:

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:

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:

Major competency is demonstrated in MATH 480. The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher to graduate.

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

Courses that satisfy some of the following LAC requirements can be found throughout the curriculum and may be used to fulfill multiple requirements.

Requirement	Credits
First-Year Seminar	3-4
Academic Writing and Critical Inquiry	4
Humanities	12
Laboratory Science	4
Scientific Perspectives	3-4
Quantitative Perspectives	4
Social Science	3-4
Second Language (proficiency through the 2nd semester)	0-8
Arts and Ideas	3-4
Senior Capstone	4
Diversity Intensive (DI and DI-R)	6-8