Applied Statistics

There are no such things as applied sciences, only applications of science.
-Louis Pasteur

Applied Statistics is the right choice for students seeking a career or advanced graduate studies in a wide variety of fields. Graduates who have rigorous statistical training are in great demand in government, industry, business and research institutions. This is an excellent choice for students who like mathematics and computing, manipulating data, and an interest in real life applications. If you have an interest in the world of finance, banking, insurance or related fields, check the information on the Actuarial Science concentration or B.S. in Financial Mathematics and Statistics degree.

Recommended preparation for major: Two years of algebra and courses in plane geometry and trigonometry at high school.

Preparation for the major:
Math 3A*-B*-C*
Math 5A*-B* and 8*
Computer Science 10 (Students are advised to take Computer Science 5JA in preparation for 10)

(Students should plan on satisfying these requirements early in their freshman and sophomore years.)

*A minimum grade of C is required in the prerequisite courses

Upper Division Requirements:
A. PSTAT 120A-B-C

B. PSTAT 122 and126

C. PSTAT 130

8 units from PSTAT 123, 131, 140, 174, 175
12 units elective PSTAT courses**

D. 8 units from other PSTAT courses not used in areas above or Math 104A-B-C, 108A-B, 111A-B-C, 117, 118A-B-C, 132A-B; Economics 100A-B, 104A-B or 134A-B

**Up to 4 of the elective units may be chosen from courses in related departments, approved by the major advisor as part of a coherent statistics program.

Note: PSTAT 133A-B-C, and Math 100A-B, 101A-B, 102A-B, 193 will NOT apply to the major.

Major Regulations
P/NP Grading Option: Not allowed for any major course (Prep or UD major).

Substitutions: In the major requirements permissible only by petition to the Department Chair or Undergraduate Advisor.

Residence Requirements: At least 18 UD units in major while in residence at UCSB.

G.P.A. Requirements: At least 2.00 overall average in a) all UD major courses; and b) all major courses (prep UD) while in UC.

Double Majors: With the approval of each department chairperson, up to a total of 8 units may be applied simultaneously to both UD majors.

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