Statistics Program

The statistics major is designed for students interested in the mathematical study of data and data analysis. It gives students a powerful understanding of how and why statistical investigations and inference work. It provides exposure to real-life questions that involve both the gentle handling of small amounts of data and the computer software crunching power needed for large data sets.

To search for statistics courses, please visit the Course Catalog. To learn more about completing the degree in three years, visit the Three-Year Programs Majors website.

Requirements for the Major

  • MA106, 107, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II
  • MA162 Elementary Statistics
  • MA310 Linear Algebra
  • MA360 Probability Theory I
  • MA361 Statistical Theory
  • MA362 Linear Regression and Time Series
  • MA364 Design of Experiments
  • MA369 Multivariate Statistical Methods
  • MA467 Nonparametric Statistical Methods
  • MA468 Predictive Analytics and Data Mining
  • MA469 Advanced Statistical Computing
  • CS142Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

One of the following:

  • ID390 Community Projects/Career Development
  • MA492 Professional Experience for Majors
  • MA491 Internship

Suggested 4 Year Schedule

First Two Years

First Year

  • Fall
    • MA106/MA107
    • MA162
    • FYS & foreign Language
    • Core electives
  • Spring
    • MA107
    • CS142
    • FYS & foreign Language

Second Year

  • Fall
    • MA310
    • MA360
    • GHS
  • Spring
    • MA361
    • GHS

Third and Fouth Years—Fall of third year is odd numbered

Third Year (odd fall/even spring)

  • Fall
    • MA369
    • MA362
    • MA364
    • CS142 (if not previously taken)
    • Apply for summer internships
  • Spring
    • MA364
    • MA468

Fourth Year (even fall/odd spring)

  • Fall
    • MA467
    • MA369 (if not previously taken)
    • Internship or Senior Seminar
  • Spring
    • MA469
    • Internship or Senior Seminar

Third and Fourth Years—fall of third year is even numbered

Third Year (even fall/odd spring)

  • Fall
    • MA467
    • MA362
    • MA369
    • CS142 (if not previously taken)
    • Apply for summer insternships
  • Spring
    • MA469

Fourth Year (odd fall/even spring)

  • Fall
    • MA369 (if not previously taken)
    • Internship or Senior Seminar
  • Spring
    • MA364
    • MA468
    • Internship or Senior Seminar

NOTE: The information found on this website with respect to major/minor/program requirements is primarily directed at providing prospective students a general roadmap of the curriculum.  Current Butler students are expected to review their degree audit report at my.butler.edu and speak with their advisor regularly for detailed information regarding their specific degree requirements and their progress toward degree completion.  

Advising Blueprint for Career Development

We have compiled an Advising Blueprint for Statistics Majors, which gives suggested activities during your four years at Butler to better support your future career.