There are 9 upper division requirements for the Statistics major:

• 3 Core Statistics courses that all majors take
• 3 Stat Electives
• 3 Cluster Courses

3 Upper Division Statistics Core Courses

3 Upper Division Statistics Elective Courses

Statistics majors must choose three Statistics electives from the list below, with at least one being a lab.

*Students who took Stat 157 on Forecasting will not receive credit for Stat 165 as it is the same course as the one piloted as Stat 157 (Special Topics in Probability and Statistics) in Spring 2022 and Spring 2023.

3 Upper Division Cluster Courses

Statistics majors must choose three Cluster courses (these are non-Statistics courses). Refer to the Approved Cluster page for a pre-approved but not exhaustive list of Cluster courses and more details about the content criteria, procedures to request approval of a course not on our approved list, and sample clusters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use graduate courses to satisfy upper division Statistics requirements?

Yes, you may take graduate courses in statistics to satisfy your upper division requirements with Head Undergraduate Faculty Advisor approval. The Undergraduate Faculty Advisor should be contacted to confirm that your graduate course selections are appropriate. Taking any graduate course also requires the consent of the instructor to ensure that you have adequate preparation. Stat 200A-B, 201A-B, 278B, and other seminar courses may not be substituted for 15x-level courses. Graduate courses are not recommended for students who have yet to attempt upper division courses nor for those who have not excelled in upper division courses.

With the instructor's consent and approval from Undergraduate Faculty Advisor: 

• 200A, C205A or C205B may be substituted for 134
• 200B, 210A or 210B may be substituted for 135
• 204, C206A or C206B may be substituted for 150
• 230A or 215A may be substituted for 151A
• 232 may be substituted for 152 or 158
• C239A (cross-listed with Pol Sci C236A) may be used in lieu of 157
• 240 may be used in lieu of 157
• C241A or C241B may be substituted for 154
• 243 may be substituted for 133
• C245A, B, C, E, or F may be substituted for 151B
• 248 may be substituted for 153
• 251 may be used in lieu of 157
• C261 may be used in lieu of 157

Note that Stat 201A-B is not listed because it is generally restricted to Statistics MA students and is not recommended for undergraduates.

How many courses can I take elsewhere to substitute for Statistics major requirements?

Statistics majors can substitute up to 3 upper division courses, with at most 2 fulfilling Statistics upper division courses (Stat 133, 134, 135, and the 15x-level electives). In other words, you may not satisfy more than 2 Statistics courses but you could satisfy all 3 applied cluster courses or a combination of 2 Statistics courses + 1 Cluster Course through transfer coursework. Prior approval must be granted by the Head Undergraduate Faculty Advisor.

Can I take more than one Stat 157?

Yes, it is possible to take more than one Stat 157 and earn credit for the courses as long as the topics are different. Stat 157 does not have a Lab so students must still take a Statistics elective designated as a Lab course.