​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Program Description

Central Michigan University's statistics program will help you build problem-solving skills that prepare you for a wide range of in-demand and versatile careers. As a statistics major at CMU, you will work with top faculty supported by National Science Foundation grants. You'll have the chance to apply equations and theories learned in class and to conduct research and present your results at CMU’s Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition. Professional contacts through student organizations such as Kappa Mu Epsilon, Gamma Iota Sigma Nu and the Statistics Club also prepare you well for life beyond CMU.​​

Points of Pride

  • CMU's statistics program is designed to balance the foundation and applications of techniques for quantitative problem solving.
  • CMU's statistics program gives you the opportunity to take courses not only in statistics, but also in actuarial and data sciences. You will be well prepared for a broad range of different types of jobs in many different disciplines and industries.
  • Statistics is considered a high-salary profession with great job security and vast opportunities.

Put Your Statistics Degree to Work

For More Information

Visit the statistics program website​ or contact:

Chin-I Cheng
Email: cheng3c@cmich.edu​
Phone: 989-774-2895

Program Overview

The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires. For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the General Education courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.

(Click on the course name or number for a complete course description.)

Statistics Major

Total: 45 semester hours Note to students with Mathematics major and Statistics minor or Statistics major and Mathematics minor: these combinations are permitted only if another major or minor is also obtained. Note to students with Actuarial Science major and Mathematics major or Mathematics minor: For this combination, student must take 6 hours of MTH or STA courses numbered 300 or above which are not counted toward the Actuarial Science major. Note to student with Mathematics major and Statistics major with Mathematics track: on the Mathematics major, at least 9 hours at the 300 level or above must not be counted on the Statistics major. Also, student must have an outside major or minor. Note to students with Statistics major with Application track: Student must have a minor in an area other than Mathematics or another major.
Required Courses
(33 hours)
MTH 132
Calculus I
4
MTH 133
Calculus II
4
MTH 223
Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
3
MTH 233
Calculus III
4
STA 382QR
Elementary Statistical Analysis
3
STA 575
Statistical Programming for Data Management and Analysis
3
STA 580
Applied Statistical Methods I
3
STA 584
Mathematical Statistics I
3
STA 585
Mathematical Statistics II
3
STA 590
Applied Statistical Methods II
3
Other Requirements
(6 hours)
Select one of the following options:
ORA-STA
Option A
(6 hours)
ORB-STA
Option B
(6 hours)
Electives
(6 hours)
Select from the following:
STA 582
Experimental Designs
3
STA 583
Nonparametric Statistics
3
STA 586
Clinical Trials and Survival Analysis
3
STA 587
Statistical Theory and Methods for Quality Improvement
3
STA 588
Sampling Techniques
3
STA 589
Time Series Forecasting
3
STA 591
Data Mining Techniques I
3
STA 592
Six Sigma: Foundations and Techniques for Green Belts
3
STA 596
Special Topics in Statistics
1-6
STA 597
Independent Study
1-6