Undergraduate Minor

Undergraduate Minor in Statistics

Statistics is the science of making informed decisions from data and is crucial to the study of many fields, such as agriculture, biology, chemistry, business, economics, finance, health sciences, mathematics, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice - just to name a few. No matter your major(s), additional study in Statistics can help you reach your goals, by providing you with the necessary statistical knowledge and skills for making informed decisions from data in your field(s) of study. Earning the minor can make you more marketable for internships and job openings and for admission to graduate school in your discipline.

Sydney McIntosh, woman with dark hair tied back smiling for portrait
My statistics minor helps me better understand data analysis for research in my major field!
Sydney McIntosh, psychology b.s., statistics minor, 2027

Requirements for Minor in Statistics

The specific courses chosen to fulfill the requirements of the minor will depend on your major(s) and interests. Your academic advisor(s) and professors in your major(s) can assist you in selecting appropriate electives.