Statistics Major

Chair: Timothy Feeman, Ph.D.
Office Location: 305 Saint Augustine Center
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A major in Statistics provides students with the statistical expertise needed to secure employment in statistics and related fields, such as data science and biostatistics. 

PRIMARY MAJOR (122 credits)

Students who are interested in the Major in Statistics should state this intention in their initial application to Villanova. Alternatively, after starting as a student at Villanova, students can switch to a Statistics Major or, if they are initially undeclared, declare a Statistics Major.

Required Major Courses (55 credits)

Course
Title
Credits
Statistics Major Electives  +
9
Sub-Total Credits
55

Core Curriculum Requirements (33 credits)

Statistics Majors meet the following core requirements in the major and therefore are omitted from the summary below: 

  • Core Math (3 cr)
  • Natural Science (8 cr)
Course
Title
Credits
Literature and Writing Seminar (1 course)  +
3
History (1 course)   +
3
Social Sciences (2 courses)  +
6
Fine Arts (1 course)  +
3
Upper-Level Theology (1 course)  +
3
Language Requirement  +
Diversity Requirement (2 courses)  +
Sub-Total Credits
33

Free Elective Requirement (34 credits)

Students with a Statistics primary major have thirty-four (34) required free elective credits. 

Degree Credit Summary

  • Major Credits: 55 credits
  • Core Credits: 33 credits
  • Free Electives Credits: 34 credits
  • Total Required Credits: 122 Credits

Note: The above credit totals are based on the minimum number of required credits in each degree area. The minimum number of required credits in each area listed above must be met. Credits taken beyond the required minimum for one area may not be applied to another area. 

SECONDARY MAJOR

Students who declare Statistics as a secondary major must complete the Required Major Courses to achieve this major. Students are able to count any eligible course taken in their primary major, the core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives toward these requirements. 

Total Credits:
88

 

Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Summer 2024 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived catalog available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

Overview

Program

Type

Bachelor of Science

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