Bachelor of Science in Statistics
At the undergraduate level, the Department of Statistics has a program leading to the B. S. degree in statistics and offers service courses in those areas of statistics needed by majors in various other curricula. The undergraduate major in statistics is an exceptionally strong one with a national reputation. Requirements specific to the BS in Statistics are described below. Click on the course numbers to see their descriptions. Questions regarding the Statistics major should be sent to the Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. Leigh (Harrell) Williams, at leighh@vt.edu.
Change of major/Addition of double major process
Please contact Dr. Leigh (Harrell) Williams, at leighh@vt.edu, to schedule an appointment to discuss the major, create a graduation plan, and sign the required paperwork. Such meetings are required for all students wishing to add a Statistics major. Change of major meetings will NOT be scheduled during the week of course request. Please plan appropriately to change your major before course request begins.
Statistics: 35 hours
3005-6, Statistical Methods
3094, Introduction to Programming in SAS
3104, Probability and Distributions (for those graduating 2013 and after)
4004, Methods of Statistical Computing (In-major Writing Intensive)
4105-6, Theoretical Statistics
4204, Experimental Designs
4214, Methods of Regression Analysis
4024, Communication in Statistical Collaborations
Three(3) Upper Division Electives from the list below. These courses can only be taken after the completion of 3006.
3504, Nonparametric Statistics
4444, Applied Bayesian Analysis
Math 4454, Applied Mathematical Modeling
4504, Applied Multivariate Analysis
4514, Contingency Table Analysis
4524, Sample Survey Methods
4534, Applied Time Series Analysis
4804, Elementary Econometrics (ECON 4804 can be substituted for ECON majors or minors)
4974/4994, Independent Study/Undergraduate Research (max 3 credits)
ISE 4404, Statistical Quality Control
Mathematics: 16 hours
1114, Elementary Linear Algebra
1224, Vector Geometry
1205-6, Calculus
2224, Multivariable Calculus
3224, Advanced Calculus or STAT 4584 Advanced Calculus for Statistics
Computer Science: 3 hours
CS 1044, C Language Programming
CS 1054, Java Programming
Technical Writing: 3 hours
English 3764 (Writing Intensive)
Grade Requirements
Statistics majors must pass all required courses in statistics, mathematics, computer science, and industrial systems engineering with grades of "C-" or better. A grade lower than C- will require that the required course is repeated. If the course is a pre-requisite for more advanced Statistics courses, a student may be prevented from taking more advanced courses until the course is successfully repeated.
Students must have an in-major and overall grade point average of 2.0 to graduate with the B. S. in Statistics.
Satisfactory Progress
University policy requires that students who are making satisfactory progress toward a degree meet minimum criteria toward the degree in Statistics. Satisfactory progress toward the B. S. in Statistics requires that:
(1) Upon having attempted 72 semester credits (including transfer, advanced placement, advanced standing, credit by examination, freshman rule), students must have completed with a course grade of C- or above: STAT 3005, 3006; MATH 1205, 1206, 1114, 1224, 2224, and not have taken any MATH or STAT designated course for the degree more than twice, including attempts ending in course withdrawal
(2) Upon having attempted 90 semester credits, students must have an in-major grade point average of 2.0 or above.