Data Analytics & Statistics, B.S.

Statistics is the science of learning from data, whether those data come from biology, economics, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing, sports, or education. The major in statistics offers students the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to attain various career objectives in many different fields. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in data analysis & statistics consisting of a 27-credit-hour core along with a minimum of 15 credit hours of MAT/STA electives.

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A grade below a C- is not applicable to the major.
At least 9 credit hours toward the major must be completed at NKU.
A student majoring in statistics seeking a focus in mathematics must complete four additional 300- or 400-level MAT courses not used to satisfy the statistics major.
Any substitutions in these programs must be made in consultation with the chair of the department.

♦ Indicates prerequisite.

Degree Requirements (44 credits)

Core Courses (27 credits)

Electives (15 credits)

Select one course from the following (3 hours):

Additional electives (12 hours)

Select 6 additional hours of STA electives at the 300-level or above.

Select 6 additional hours of MAT or STA electives at the 300-level or above. May also includeCSC 325 , DSC 311 , and MAT 234 .