Degree Plan - Bachelor of Sciences in Applied Statistics

The Applied Statistics degree program at the University of Houston-Downtown allows students to be employed in areas requiring the tools of discrete mathematics and statistics. The advent of high-speed computers and technological advances being made in this area has encouraged the development of, and has resulted in important advances that constitute significant tools for such areas as the life sciences, administrative/managerial sciences and the social/behavioral sciences.

The degree program will also prepare students for rewarding careers through smaller classes, faculty mentoring, modern labs, hands-on experience and flexible class options.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Mission: The curriculum in Applied Statistics is structured to allow students to be employed in areas requiring the tools of discrete mathematics and statistics. The advent of high-speed computers and technological advances prepare students with statistical tools for applications to such areas as the life sciences, administrative/managerial sciences, and the social/behavioral sciences.

Graduates who earn a BS in Applied Statistics will be able to:

• Demonstrate analytic, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Collect and analyze data and summarize results precisely.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of statistics.
• Apply statistical modeling to real-world problems.
• Communicate statistical knowledge orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of computational procedures and use of statistical packages.

DEGREE PLAN INFORMATION

The following four-year degree plan is based on the UHD 2016-2017 academic catalog. Students should meet with a UHD Academic Advisor to develop their own plan.

• Catalog Degree Description
• Four Year Degree Plan
• Transfer Information
• Minor Requirements

ADMISSIONS AND DECLARATION OF MAJOR

Students may be admitted to and declare a major in Applied Statistics if they meet the following criteria: