Program: Statistics Minor - University of Southern Maine

Apr 03, 2025

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

The minor in statistics is designed to present a rigorous introduction to university-level mathematics. In a data-driven world, scientists, medical professionals, public health officials, and business leaders across industries make informed decisions based on the analysis of data.

Program Requirements

Minimum number of credits required for the minor: 19

Required Courses: (13 credits)

Note: Some of these courses have prerequisites; see course descriptions.

MAT 252 - Calculus C Credits: 4
MAT 264 - Statistical Software Packages Credits: 3
MAT 281 - Introduction to Probability Credits: 3
or
MAT 380 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
MAT 282 - Statistical Inference Credits: 3

Elective Courses: (6 credits)

Choose two courses from the following:

MAT 386 - Sampling Techniques Credits: 3
MAT 387 - Introduction to Applied/Biostatistical Methods Credits: 3
MAT 461 - Stochastic Models in Operations Research Credits: 3
MAT 484 - Design and Analysis of Experiments Credits: 3
MAT 485 - Introduction to Applied Regression Credits: 3
MAT 486 - Introduction to Big Data Analytics Credits: 3
MAT 488 - Introduction to Data Mining Credits: 3