Undergraduate Programs in Statistics

"There are two kinds of statistics, the kind you look up and the kind you make up." - Rex Stout

The flowchart below lists all required math courses numbered 300 and above with arrows indicating prerequisites. This is not intended as a list of all required courses but rather an indication of the breadth and depth of material covered as part of the Statistics option.

Overall, all Statistics majors must take at least 37 credit hours of statistics courses.

Core Curriculum MATH-225 MATH-334 MATH-300 MATH-342 MATH-407 MATH-335 MATH-458 MATH-401 MATH-433 MATH-438 MATH-424 MATH-436 MATH-482 MATH Elective MATH Elective MATH Elective

Statistics Core

The core curriculum of the Statistics option consists of

Statistics Electives

In addition to the core, students must take at least 9 credit hours of elective MATH courses comprised of a combination of 300- and 400-level courses (as indicated by the "MATH-***" entries in the flowchart above).

Free Electives

Also in addition to the core course requirements, students must also earn an additional 19 hours of free electives. Unlike the Math Electives, the elective hours are not restricted to courses within the department but rather may be used for minors or majors with other departments or simply to take classes that you find interesting.

Flowcharts

The requirements for your major may be dependent upon the year you enter Colorado School of Mines and are reflected in the corresponding bulletin. Sample flowcharts indicating a generic schedule for a Statistics major's four year career are available. However, the information represented in the sample flowcharts are recommendations. For specific course requirements, please refer to the appropriate bulletin. The current bulletin as well as past bulletins are available through the Registrar's site.
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401-1887
Phone: 303.273.3880
Fax: 303.273.3875
E-Mail: macsweb@mines.edu