Statistics Minor (STA)

Program Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers minor programs in mathematics and statistics for students completing majors outside of the department. Either minor can serve as an attractive credential for employment or improved preparation for graduate study. Each minor requires completion of specific courses which include some common math courses such as calculus and linear algebra.

Program Admission Requirements

This academic program does not have admission requirements beyond regular admission to Wright State University. Any student is eligible to declare this academic program.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

use problem-solving skills in a range of significant Mathematics and Statistics;
understand what constitutes mathematical thinking, including the ability to produce and judge the validity of rigorous statistical arguments;
form and communicate statistical ideas and arguments.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

demonstrate problem-solving skills in a range of significant Mathematics and Statistics;
produce and judge the validity of rigorous theoretical arguments;
communicate statistical/theoretical ideas and arguments.

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Program Requirements:

I. Core Minor Requirements: 14 Credit Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 3700 - Introduction to Statistical Inference Credit Hour(s): 4

II. Minor Electives: 6-9 Credit Hours

Depending on major, students will choose 2 or 3 additional STT courses at the 4000 level with department approval. The minor electives chosen may not overlap with any STT course requirements on any other major.

Mathematics majors: 9 credit hours of STT 4XXX courses
Other majors: 6 credit hours of STT 4XXX courses