The B.S. in statistical science prepares students for a career in data science, or for advanced studies in statistical science, such as graduate work in the field or in a related discipline.
Admission to a Statistical Science Major
Prior to declaring the statistical science major, students must either:
- Pass STAT 2331 (Introduction to Statistical Methods) with a C- or better, and pass either MATH 1338 (Calculus II) or MATH 1340 (Consolidated Calculus) with a C- or better; or
- Pass STAT 4340 /CS 4340 /EMIS 3340 (Statistical Methods for Engineers and Applied Scientists) with a C- or better.
SMU Degree Requirements
An SMU undergraduate degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours and must include completion of the University’s Common Curriculum , one major and a combination of electives and/or other majors or minors. Completion of certain majors requires more than 120 hours to finish the degree. The credit hours within this curriculum are distributed as follows: