Want to major in statistics? No pre-reqs yet

<p>Most B.A./B.S. in Statistics programs are basically Math programs with probability and statistics courses as the emphasis. The typical B.A./B.S. in Statistics program will be like the following:</p>

<p>Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III</p>

<p>Why?..some areas of probability and statistics that calculates the probability of of random variables can use triple integrals.</p>

<p>Linear Algebra</p>

<p>Why?..stat topics like variance, covariance, regression and linear statistical models use linear algebra.</p>

<p>Advanced Calculus/Analysis/Real Analysis</p>

<p>Why…for the areas I mentioned above, you will need to prove things in advanced statistics courses using theoretical calculus. Those courses are:</p>

<p>Mathematical Statistics I & II</p>

<p>After that, you branch off into your probability/statistics electives like:</p>

<p>Experimental Design
Statistical Quality Control
Stochastic Processes
Simulation
Computational Statistics (big in Cloud Computing)
Regression
Time-Series Analysis
Reliability Theory
…and other areas</p>

<p>I would STRONGLY supplement your Stats degree with computer science. The field of data science (deeper data mining) is growing.</p>