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, data science, 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, job openings, and admission to graduate school in your discipline.

Minoring in Statistics Benefits Your Major:

• Apply statistical methods to real-world problems
• Critically evaluate and interpret research literature
• Make data-driven business decisions
• Develop strong quantitative analysis skills
• Model trends and forecast outcomes
• Design and analyze experiments and surveys

Strong statistical skills will set you apart in applications for research, industry positions, or graduate school.

Courses for an Undergraduate Minor in Statistics

• Introductory Statistics Course (already required by many majors)
• Second Course in Statistics (e.g., 3010, 3201, 3226, 3260; also required by many majors)
• Additional 9 credits: (view potential options by expanding accordions using plus sign below)

• Minor Requirements
• University Requirements

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.