Effective Fall 2023
Advising
Most statistics courses are elected after taking an introductory course (DATASCI 101, STATS 206, 250, STATS 280 or STATS 412) and completing an introductory mathematics sequence or after consulting a department department advisor. Students wishing to pursue a major in Statistics must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor.
Prerequisites
- Multivariable Calculus (MATH 205 or MATH 215 or MATH 285) and Linear Algebra (MATH 214 or MATH 217)
- Introductory Programming (EECS 183)
- Introductory Statistics (DATASCI 101 or STATS 206 or STATS 250 or STATS 280 or STATS 412)
The prerequisites for the major may be taken as Pass/Fail (or P/F).
To declare the Statistics major a student must have one statistics class (STATS 180/206/250/280/412/425) plus Calc II (MATH 121/116/156/176/186/296).
Requirements
- Core applied statistics course: STATS 413
- Core theoretical statistics courses: STATS 425, 426.
- Core statistical computing course: STATS 306.
- Additional advanced statistics courses: At least three of STATS 315, 406, 415, 430, 449, 451, 470, 480, or MATH/STATS 526.
- Capstone course: STATS 485
- Elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, or EECS. These are advisor approved electives. These approved courses include:
- STATS 404
- any 500+ level Statistics courses
- any additional courses from #4 above
- 400+ level advisor-approved MATH courses (except MATH 417 and 419)
- 300+ level advisor-approved EECS course.
Students interested in the application of statistics to various disciplines such as economics, biological sciences, and psychology are also encouraged to take courses in these areas.
Residency
A minimum of fifteen (15) credits towards the major must be taken on the Ann Arbor campus.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the STATS and DATASCI subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.
Honors
LSA Distribution RequirementAny student with a current grade point average of at least 3.4 may apply for admission to the Honors major program. Such application is made through a Statistics Department undergraduate advisor. Students in the Honors program must complete the regular major program above with the following modifications: (i) MATH 351 (Principles of Analysis) or MATH 451 (Advanced Calculus I); (ii) an overall GPA of at least 3.5; (iii) STATS 499 (Senior Honors Seminar) and completion of a project or a thesis under the direction of a member of the Statistics Department faculty. Note that MATH 351 and MATH 451 have MATH 217 as a prerequisite, so Statistics honors students should satisfy their linear algebra requirement by MATH 217 rather than MATH 214.
Statistics (Major) (Winter 2023 - Summer 2023)
Effective Winter 2023
Advising
Most statistics courses are elected after taking an introductory course (DATASCI 101, STATS 206, 250, STATS 280 or STATS 412) and completing an introductory mathematics sequence or after consulting a department department advisor. Students wishing to pursue a major in Statistics must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor.
Prerequisites
- Multivariable Calculus (MATH 215 or MATH 285) and Linear Algebra (MATH 214 or MATH 217)
- Introductory Programming (EECS 183)
- Introductory Statistics (DATASCI 101 or STATS 206 or STATS 250 or STATS 280 or STATS 412)
The prerequisites for the major may be taken as Pass/Fail (or P/F).
Requirements
- Core applied statistics course: STATS 413
- Core theoretical statistics courses: STATS 425, 426.
- Core statistical computing course: STATS 306.
- Additional advanced statistics courses: At least three of STATS 315, 406, 415, 430, 449, 451, 470, 480, or MATH/STATS 526.
- Capstone course: STATS 485
- Elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, or EECS. These are advisor approved electives. These approved courses include:
- STATS 404
- any 500+ level Statistics courses
- any additional courses from #4 above
- 400+ level advisor-approved MATH courses (except MATH 417 and 419)
- 300+ level advisor-approved EECS course.
Students interested in the application of statistics to various disciplines such as economics, biological sciences, and psychology are also encouraged to take courses in these areas.
Residency
A minimum of fifteen (15) credits towards the major must be taken on the Ann Arbor campus.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the STATS and DATASCI subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.
Honors
LSA Distribution RequirementAny student with a current grade point average of at least 3.4 may apply for admission to the Honors major program. Such application is made through a Statistics Department undergraduate advisor. Students in the Honors program must complete the regular major program above with the following modifications: (i) MATH 451 (Advanced Calculus I); (ii) an overall GPA of at least 3.5; (iii) STATS 499 (Senior Honors Seminar) and completion of a project or a thesis under the direction of a member of the Statistics Department faculty. Note that MATH 451 has MATH 217 as a prerequisite, so Statistics honors students should usually satisfy their linear algebra requirement by MATH 217 rather than MATH 214.
Statistics (Major) (Fall 2021 - Fall 2022)
Effective Fall 2021
Advising
Most statistics courses are elected after taking an introductory course (STATS 206, 250, STATS 280 or STATS 412) and completing an introductory mathematics sequence or after consulting a department department advisor. Students wishing to pursue a major in Statistics must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor.
Prerequisites
- MATH 215 and (MATH 214 or MATH 217) (MATH 417 may not be substituted)
- EECS 183
- DATASCI 101 or STATS 206 or STATS 250 or STATS 280 or STATS 412
Requirements
- Core applied statistics course: STATS 413
- Core theoretical statistics courses: STATS 425, 426.
- Core statistical computing course: STATS 306.
- Additional advanced statistics courses: At least two of STATS 315 (FA22 or later), 406, 415, 430, 449 (FA22 or later), 451, 470, 480, or MATH/STATS 526.
- Capstone course: STATS 485
- Elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, or EECS. These are advisor approved electives. These approved courses include:
- STATS 404, 408, 449
- any 500+ level Statistics courses
- any additional courses from #4 above
- 400+ level advisor-approved MATH courses (except MATH 417 and 419)
- 300+ level advisor-approved EECS course.
Students interested in the application of statistics to various disciplines such as economics, biological sciences, and psychology are also encouraged to take courses in these areas.
Residency
A minimum of fifteen (15) credits towards the major must be taken on the Ann Arbor campus.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the STATS and DATASCI subject areas may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.
Honors
LSA Distribution RequirementAny student with a current grade point average of at least 3.4 may apply for admission to the Honors major program. Such application is made through a Statistics Department undergraduate advisor. Students in the Honors program must complete the regular major program above with the following modifications: (i) MATH 451 (Advanced Calculus I); (ii) an overall GPA of at least 3.5; (iii) STATS 499 (Senior Honors Seminar) and completion of a project or a thesis under the direction of a member of the Statistics Department faculty. Note that MATH 451 has MATH 217 as a prerequisite, so Statistics honors students should usually satisfy their linear algebra requirement by MATH 217 rather than MATH 214.
Statistics (Major) (Winter 2021 - Summer 2021)
Effective Winter 2021
Advising
Most statistics courses are elected after taking an introductory course (STATS 206, 250, STATS 280 or STATS 412) and completing an introductory mathematics sequence or after consulting a department department advisor. Students wishing to pursue a major in Statistics must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor.
Prerequisites
- MATH 215 and 217 (MATH 214 and MATH 417 may not be substituted for MATH 217)
- EECS 183
- STATS 206, 250, 280, or 412
Requirements
- Core applied statistics course: STATS 413
- Core theoretical statistics courses: STATS 425, 426.
- Core statistical computing course: STATS 306.
- Additional advanced statistics courses: At least two of STATS 406, 415, 430, 451, 470, 480, or MATH/STATS 526 (only if elected WN18 or later).
- Capstone course: STATS 485
- Elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, or EECS. These are advisor approved electives. These approved courses include:
- STATS 404, 408, 449
- any 500+ level Statistics courses
- any additional courses from #4 above
- 400+ level advisor-approved MATH courses (except MATH 417 and 419)
- 300+ level advisor-approved EECS course.
Students interested in the application of statistics to various disciplines such as economics, biological sciences, and psychology are also encouraged to take courses in these areas.
Residency
A minimum of fifteen (15) credits towards the major must be taken on the Ann Arbor campus.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the STATS subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Any student with a current overall grade point average of at least 3.4 may apply for admission to the Honors major program. Such application is made through a Statistics Department undergraduate advisor. Students in the Honors program must complete the regular major program above with the following modifications: MATH 451 and an overall GPA of at least 3.5. In addition, Honors majors must elect the Senior Honors Seminar (STATS 499) and complete a project or a thesis under the direction of a member of the Statistics Department faculty.
Statistics (Major) (Winter 2019 - Fall 2020)
Effective Winter 2019
Advising
Most statistics courses are elected after taking an introductory course (STATS 250, STATS 280 or STATS 412) and completing an introductory mathematics sequence or after consulting a department department advisor. Students wishing to pursue a major in Statistics must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor.
Prerequisites
- MATH 215 and 217 (MATH 214 and MATH 417 may not be substituted for MATH 217)
- EECS 183
- STATS 250, 280, or 412
Requirements
- Core applied statistics course: STATS 413
- Core theoretical statistics courses: STATS 425, 426.
- Core statistical computing course: STATS 306.
- Additional advanced statistics courses: At least two of STATS 406, 415, 430, 451, 470, 480, or MATH/STATS 526 (only if elected WN18 or later).
- Capstone course: STATS 485
- Elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, or EECS. These are advisor approved electives. These approved courses include:
- STATS 404, 408, 449
- any 500+ level Statistics courses
- any additional courses from #4 above
- 400+ level advisor-approved MATH courses (except MATH 417 and 419)
- 300+ level advisor-approved EECS course.
Students interested in the application of statistics to various disciplines such as economics, biological sciences, and psychology are also encouraged to take courses in these areas.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the STATS subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Any student with a current overall grade point average of at least 3.4 may apply for admission to the Honors major program. Such application is made through a Statistics Department undergraduate advisor. Students in the Honors program must complete the regular major program above with the following modifications: MATH 451 and an overall GPA of at least 3.5. In addition, Honors majors must elect the Senior Honors Seminar (STATS 499) and complete a project or a thesis under the direction of a member of the Statistics Department faculty.
Statistics (Major) (Winter 2018 - Fall 2018)
Effective Winter 2018
Advising
Most statistics courses are elected after taking an introductory course (STATS 250, STATS 280 or STATS 412) and completing an introductory mathematics sequence or after consulting a department department advisor. Students wishing to pursue a major in Statistics must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor.
Prerequisites
- MATH 215 and 217 (MATH 214 and MATH 417 may not be substituted for MATH 217)
- EECS 183
- STATS 250, 280, or 412
Requirements
- Core applied statistics course: STATS 413
- Core theoretical statistics courses: STATS 425, 426.
- Core statistical computing course: STATS 306.
- Additional advanced statistics courses: At least two of STATS 406, 415, 430, 451, 470, 480, or MATH/STATS 526 (only if elected WN18 or later).
- Capstone course: STATS 485
- Elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, or EECS. These are advisor approved electives. These approved courses include:
- STATS 404, 408, 449
- any 500+ level Statistics courses
- any additional courses from #4 above
- 400+ level advisor-approved MATH courses (except MATH 417 and 419)
- 300+ level advisor-approved EECS course.
Students interested in the application of statistics to various disciplines such as economics, biological sciences, and psychology are also encouraged to take courses in these areas.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the STATS subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Any student who has maintained an overall grade point average of at least 3.4 through the sophomore year may apply for admission to the Honors major program. Such application is made through a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor. Students in the Honors program must complete the regular major program above with the following modifications: MATH 451 and an overall GPA of at least 3.5. In addition, Honors majors must elect the Senior Honors Seminar (STATS 499) and complete a project or a thesis under the direction of a member of the faculty. This additional requirement should be arranged and discussed with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor.
Statistics (Major) (Fall 2016 - Fall 2017)
Effective Fall 2016
Advising
Normally, most statistics courses are elected after an introductory mathematics sequence has been completed or after consulting a department department advisor. See Department website for contact information: lsa.umich.edu/stats/undergraduate-students/advising
Students wishing to pursue a minor in Statistics must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor. See Department website for contact information: lsa.umich.edu/stats/undergraduate-students/advising
Computing. Computing is central to current statistical practice, both in and beyond universities. Modern statistical techniques often lend themselves to being understood in terms of algorithms and computation. Accordingly, instructors of courses serving statistics minors are increasingly integrating computation and algorithms into their instruction. We expect students to undertake the computing requirement prior to declaring a minor in the department.
Prerequisites
- MATH 215 and 217 (MATH 417 may not be substituted for MATH 217)
- EECS 182 (preferred) or EECS 183
- STATS 250, 280, or 412
Requirements
- Core Statistics courses: STATS 413, 425, 426.
- Core Computing course: STATS 406.
- Additional Statistics courses: At least one of STATS 415, 430, 470, or 480.
- Capstone Course: STATS 485
- Elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, or EECS. These are advisor approved electives. These approved courses include:
- STATS 404, 408, 449
- any 500+ level Statistics courses
- any additional courses from #3 above
- 400+ level advisor-approved MATH courses (except MATH 417 and 419)
- 300+ level advisor-approved EECS course.
Students interested in the application of statistics to various disciplines such as economics, biological sciences, and psychology are also encouraged to take courses in these areas.
Distribution Policy
No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the STATS subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.Honors
Any student who has maintained an overall grade point average of at least 3.4 through the sophomore year may apply for admission to the Honors major program. Such application is made through a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor. Students in the Honors program must complete the regular major program above with the following modifications: MATH 451 and an overall GPA of at least 3.5. In addition, Honors majors must elect the Senior Honors Seminar (STATS 499) and complete a project under the direction of a member of the faculty. This additional requirement should be arranged and discussed with a Statistics Department undergraduate department advisor.
