2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics, Statistics and Data Analysis Concentration, B.S.
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Mathematical Sciences
615-898-2669
Ginger Rowell, program coordinator
Ginger.Rowell@mtsu.edu
The Statistics and Data Analysis concentration offers a program of study in one of the broadest areas of applied mathematics. Statistical methods are used in many fields, including agriculture, business, communications, government, health, industry, public policy, sports, and science. Program coursework provides students the opportunity to learn data analysis and to develop skills in statistical methods of wide application. Emphasizing a blend of theory and practice, the program is designed to provide students with the necessary background for employment as statisticians in the public or private sector and to provide a solid foundation for those students interested in graduate studies.
All courses in the Mathematics major or minor (including supporting coursework) must be completed with a grade of C (2.00) or better. All courses transferred from other institutions for credit in the Mathematics major or minor must carry a grade of C (2.00) or better and be approved by the department chair.
The following specialized courses do not count toward a Mathematics major or minor: MATH 1010 , MATH 1410 , MATH 1420 , MATH 1630 , MATH 1710 , MATH 1720 , MATH 1730 , MATH 1810 , MATH 3300 , MATH 3310 , and MATH 4010 . However, MATH 1630 , MATH 1730 , and MATH 1810 may count toward a minor in Mathematics for Managerial, Social, and Life Sciences.
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Degree Requirements
| True Blue Core (TBC) | 41 hours | | Major Requirements | 51 hours* | | Major Core | 21 hours* | | Statistics/Data Analysis Concentration | 30 hours | | Supporting Courses | 6 hours | | Electives | 22-25 hours | | TOTAL | 120 hours | *This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the True Blue Core curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill True Blue Core requirements, the number of elective hours will increase. True Blue Core (41 hours)
True Blue Core (TBC) requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in the Foundational Skills areas of Written Communication (WC), Information Literacy (Info Lit), Non-Written Communication (NWC), and Quantitative Literacy (Quant Lit). Knowledge Domains include Human Society and Social Relationships (HSSR), Scientific Literacy (Sci Lit), Creativity and Cultural Expression (CCE), and History and Civic Learning (HCL), which include Discovery and Explorations categories. Students must choose at least one course from each Discovery category. The following courses required by the major meet True Blue Core requirements: Major Requirements (51 hours)
Mathematics Core (21 hours)
Statistics and Data Analysis Concentration (30 hours)
Supporting Courses (6 hours)
- Courses chosen with approval of statistics advisor include computer science, information systems, data science, and other relevant courses
Electives (22-25 hours)
- 36 total credits must be earned at the 3000/4000 level
Curriculum: Mathematics, Statistics and Data Analysis
Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules. Freshman
- Written Communication 3 credit hours
- Information Literacy 3 credit hours
- History and Civic Learning 3 credit hours
- Scientific Literacy 4 credit hours
- Supporting course* 3 credit hours
- Creativity and Cultural Expression 3 credit hours
- Human Society and Social Relationships 3 credit hours
- MATH 1910 - Calculus I 4 credit hours (Quant Lit)
- MATH 1920 - Calculus II 4 credit hours
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*Courses, chosen with approval of statistics advisor, include computer science, information systems, data science, and other relevant courses.
**STAT 4200 , STAT 4320 , STAT 4360 , STAT 4370 , STAT 4380 , STAT 4600 , STAT 4700 |
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