Mathematics, B.A. – Statistics Option

Studying Statistics at Millersville University will prepare students to develop and apply mathematical and statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data. Students who complete the Statistics Option find that it prepares them well for graduate school or careers in agriculture, business, education, government, industry, social or applied sciences.

Major in Mathematics, BA
- Credits Required for Major
- Minimum Residency 50% of Major Courses
- Minimum GPA 2.0 for Major
- REQUIRED MATHEMATICS COURSES
  - Calculus I - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    4–5 hours
    - MATH 161
      
      Calculus 1
    - MATH 163H
      
      Honors Calculus 1
  - MATH 211
    
    Calculus 2
    
    4 hours
  - MATH 310
    
    Intro to Mathematical Proof
    
    3 hours
  - MATH 311
    
    Calculus 3
    
    4 hours
  - MATH 322
    
    Linear Algebra 1
    
    4 hours
  - MATH 345
    
    Abstract Algebra 1
    
    3 hours
  - MATH 464
    
    Real Analysis 1
    
    3 hours
- STATISTICS OPTION REQUIREMENTS - See separate block
Total hours

25–26 hours

Concentration in Statistics
- MATH 335
  
  Mathematical Statistics 1
  
  3 hours
- MATH 435
  
  Mathematical Statistics 2
  
  3 hours
- MATH 535
  
  Statistical Methods 1
  
  3 hours
- MATH 536
  
  Statistical Methods 2
  
  3 hours
- MATH 537
  
  Statistical Problem Solving Seminar
  
  1 hour
- Additional Math Courses - Choose 2 classes from:
  - MATH 354
    
    Classical and Transformational Geometry
  - MATH 365
    
    Ordinary Differential Equation
  - MATH 370
    
    Operations Research
  - MATH 372
    
    Financial Mathematics I
  - MATH 375
    
    Numerical Analysis
  - MATH 393
    
    Number Theory
  - MATH 395
    
    Introduction Combinatorics
  - MATH 422
    
    Linear Algebra 2
  - MATH 445
    
    Abstract Algebra 2
  - MATH 457
    
    Elementary Differentl Geometry
  - MATH 465
    
    Real Analysis 2
  - MATH 467
    
    Partial Differential Equations
  - MATH 471
    
    Mathematical Modeling
  - MATH 472
    
    Financial Mathematics II
  - MATH 483
    
    Point-Set Topology
  - Any 4@8 MATH course(s)
  - MATH 566
    
    Complex Variables
  - MATH 592
    
    Graph Theory
  - MATH 370, 375 and 422 are recommended electives.

Req Related for Mathematics, BA
- REQUIRED COURSES
  - Intro. to Computing I
    
    4 hours
    - CSCI 161
      
      Introduction to Programming 1
- ADDITIONAL REQUIRED RELATED COURSES
  - Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:
    - Option 1. A. College of Science and Technology Courses - Choose 2 classes totaling at least 6 hours from:
      - Any BIOL course(s)
      - Any CHEM course(s)
      - Any CSCI course(s)
      - Any ESCI course(s)
      - PHIL 312
        
        Mathematical Logic
      - Any PHYS course(s)
      - Note: This requirement may not be satisfied with BIOL 100, BIOL 108H, BIOL 204, BIOL 205, BIOL 207, BIOL 208, BIOL 247, BIOL 257, any CHEM 101-104 course(s), CHEM 110, CHEM 188, CHEM 235, CSCI 101, CSCI 111, CSCI 121, ESCI 101, ESCI 102, ESCI 104, ESCI 105, ESCI 107, ESCI 110, PHYS 103, PHYS 117, PHYS 131, PHYS 132, PHYS 198, or PHYS 205.
    - Option 2. B. Three courses from a SINGLE department
      - If you select Option B. Three courses from a SINGLE department, your advisor must email a list of courses to degreeaudit@millersville.edu for them to fulfill this requirement.
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
  - Language competency through the elementary level (102 or higher) is required. FORL 101 is needed only if necessary to progress to 102.

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Mathematics, B.A. – Statistics Option

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