Oct 31, 2024  
2023-2024 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Mathematics Major: Applied Statistics - BS


A BS degree in Applied Statistics (MTHAS) is designed to educate and train students in the applications of data analysis and computational statistics. Students acquire in-depth knowledges and skills in statistical analyses and computing to work as an applied statistician in a variety of industries, government, or nonprofit agencies or for graduate studies.Students also gain effective communication skills for the presentation of analysis or results.

Students must complete the required Applied Statistics core courses including Math US-5A and 5B.

Also, students must take 9 credits of recommended Mathematics (MTH), Computer Information Science (CIS), or Data Science (DSC) electives.

All math, CIS, and DSC courses counting for the major must be completed with a C- or higher.

You can find detailed info regarding the mathematics program at the site http://www.umassd.edu/cas/math/undergraduateprograms/

Total Credits: 120


Additional Requirements


Students are also required to complete:

  • 8 credits of a science elective at the major level including PHY 113 and PHY 114
  • 18 credits of Social Science and Humanities courses

Students must also complete all College Studies and University Studies requirements for their degree.

For more information regarding University Studies: http://www.umassd.edu/generaleducation/universitystudies/universitystudiescurriculum/