The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers statistics minor available to all students at Marshall University. Students who completed a minor in statistics must have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques and methodologies, working with real data, and understanding of data analysis with job opportunities in business, government, industry, and health sectors. The minor provides a window of opportunities for further study in statistical sciences. Students with a statistics minor may be eligible to pursue further degree programs in statistical sciences. The minor in statistics is not to be taken by students pursuing any degree majors in the mathematics and physics department. Students pursuing a minor in statistics must complete the General Education requirements at Marshall and in addition, the requirements for their major degree option(s).
Requirements for a Minor in Statistics
The requirements for an undergraduate Minor in Statistics consist of a total of 15 credit hours. The student must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and at least two of the courses must be taken at Marshall University.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 229 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MTH 230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| STA 345 or 445 | Applied Probability & Stat or Probability and Statistics I |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Elective courses for a Minor in Statistics
Choose one of the following courses, for a total of 3 credit hours
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours 3 hours |
|---|---|---|
| STA 412 | Regression Analysis | |
| STA 420 | Nonparametric Methods | |
| STA 435 | Statistical Data Mining | |
| Total Credit Hours | 3 | |
This page is an unofficial summary of degree requirements. The official requirements are described in the most current Undergraduate Catalog. Students should consult their advisor when deciding on a plan of study.
Contact us regarding Mathematics Undergraduate Degrees:
Dr. Alfred Akinsete
Department Chair
Office: 523/524 Smith Hall
Phone: 304-696-6010
Email: akinsete@marshall.edu