B.S. in Applied Statistics, 2024-2025 Catalog
Four Year Degree Worksheet for: B.S. in Applied Statistics - CSULB Catalog (24-25)
This degree worksheet is intended to help you develop a balanced course schedule while completing your degree within 4 years. The same sequence of courses (with fewer courses each semester) is also recommended for students completing their degree in 5 or 6 years. The listed schedule of courses is a sample path to the degree and one of several possible ways of completing the degree requirements.
This worksheet is not intended to replace academic advising with your assigned advisor. Students should consult with their assigned advisor to determine the appropriate sequence of required courses and electives based on their academic goals.
CSULB Enrollment Services prepares the Academic Requirements Report, which is the official graduation verification.
Major-Specific Degree Requirements
Major-Specific Degree Requirements are listed as an "MSDR" in the notes column. These courses must be completed in order to declare your major. All students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the STEM MSDR suite. For more information, please see: Major-Specific Degree Requirements for CSULB Students.
Pre-Applied Statistics first-time freshmen must complete MATH 122 and MATH 123 with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Additional Notes
Students should take the Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement Placement Examination (GPE) after Year 1.
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 122 (area B4) | Calculus I (4) | Appropriate placement, MATH 111 and either 112B or 113 | MSDR |
| GE (area A2) | Written Communication (3) | MSDR | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| NSCI 190A | Experience Success Program 1 (1) | Fall only |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 123 (area B4) | Calculus II (4) | MATH 122 | MSDR |
| GE (area A1) | Oral Communication (3) | MSDR | |
| GE (area A3) | Critical Thinking (3) | MSDR | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| Elective | Elective Requirement (3) |
Year 2 - Semester 3
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 224 | Calculus III (4) | MATH 123 | |
| CECS 174 | Intro Programming and Problems Solving (3) | CECS 100 (A3), MATH 113, 122, or 123 | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| Elective | Elective (3) |
Year 2 - Semester 4
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 247 | Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) | MATH 123 | |
| MATH 380 | Probability and Statistics (3) | MATH 224 | |
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| GE (area B2) | Life Science (3-4) | B2 or B1 with lab | |
| Elective | Elective (3) |
Year 3 - Semester 5
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 381 | Mathematical Statistics (3) | MATH 247 and 380 | |
| Upper Division Elective | Math Statistics (3) | ||
| ENGL 317 | Technical Communication (3) | GE Foundation | |
| GE (area B1) | Physical Science (3-4) | B2 or B1 with lab | |
| Elective | Elective (3) |
Year 3 - Semester 6
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT 475 | Data Analysis with SAS (3) | MATH 247 and 380 | |
| Upper Division Elective | Math Statistics (3) | ||
| Upper Division Elective | Math Statistics (3) | ||
| GE (area C,D,E,F) | Other Explorations (3) | ||
| Elective | Elective (3) |
Year 4 - Semester 7
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT 410 | Applied Regression Analysis (3) | STAT 381 | Fall only |
| STAT 471 | Introduction to R Programming (3) | Prerequisite/co-requisite STAT 381 | Fall only |
| Upper Division Elective | Math Statistics (3) | ||
| GE Upper Division (area B-UD, C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | GE Foundation | GWAR/WI |
| Elective | Elective (3) |
Year 4 - Semester 8
| Course # | Course Title (Units) | Prerequisites | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT 450 | Multivariate Statistical Analysis (3) | STAT 381 | Spring only |
| STAT 473 | Statistical Machine Learning (3) | STAT 381 | Spring only |
| Upper Division Elective | Math Statistics (3) | ||
| GE Upper Division (area B-UD, C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | GE Foundation | |
| GE Upper Division (area B-UD, C-UD, D-UD) | Upper Division (3) | GE Foundation | |
| Elective | Elective (2) |
