The statistics specialization of the mathematics major enables students to concentrate their studies in statistics. The Undergraduate Bulletin contains the official list of major requirements. However, students will meet all their requirements by completing the major requirements listed below and in the checklist, meeting the department’s retention and GPA requirements, and completing TCNJ’s liberal learning requirements. Below are additional program documents and other information about the specialization. For more information, please contact your advisor or the department chair.
Please Note: This specialization has been replaced by the Data Science and Statistics specialization beginning Fall 2023.
Requirements for the mathematics major with specialization in statistics
Core Courses (9.5 units)
MAT 099: Orientation to Mathematics and Statistics
MAT 128: Calculus B
MAT 200: Proof Writing Through Discrete Mathematics
MAT 205: Linear Algebra
MAT 229: Multivariable Calculus
MAT 275: Sophomore Seminar
MAT 316: Probability
STA 215: Statistical Inference
STA 305: Regression Analysis
STA 410: Mathematical Statistics
STA 498: Capstone
Options (5 units)
Students complete an additional 5 course units by taking courses of their choosing. Three of these must be STAcourses numbered 300 or above. The remaining two courses are to be chosen from among all MAT and STA courses numbered 300 or above. Students may count at most one course unit of independent study, guided study, or independent research (MAT/STA 39x/49x) as one of the five course units.
Correlates (3 units)
- CSC 220
- A lab course in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics numbered 200 of higher, with departmental approval.
- A second course in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics numbered 200 or higher, with departmental approval.
Additional documents
- Checklist
- Liberal Learning Requirements for Mathematics Majors
- Four-year planner: 2023-24
- Graduation and retention standards
- Honors
- Learning goals
- Science requirements