The Statistics Major
The Statistics Major consists of 4 math prerequisites and 9 upper division courses. A minimum 2.0 overall gpa is required in all prerequisites as well as in all upper division courses. To satisfy the requirements of the major all courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Prerequisites
Major Requirements
Teaching Emphasis
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Declare
Prerequisities:
Math 1A Calculus
Math 1B Calculus II
Math 53 Multivariable Calculus
Math 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
*A letter grade of a C or better must be earned for EACH prerequisite.
Major Requirements:
3 CORE COURSES:
Stat 133 Concepts in Computing with Data
Stat 134 (or 101 or 200A) Concepts of Probability
Stat 135 (or 102 or 200B) Concepts of Statistics
3 STATISTICS ELECTIVES (at least one course must have a lab). Choose from:
Stat 150 Stochastic Processes
Stat 151A (lab) Linear Modelling: Theory and Applications
Stat 151B (lab) Linear Modelling: Theory and Applications
Stat 152 (lab) Sampling Surveys
Stat 153 (lab) Introduction to Time Series
Stat 155 Game Theory
Stat 157 Seminar on Topics in Probability and Statistics
3 APPLIED CLUSTER COURSES (at least 3 units)
Three upper division courses will be selected, in conjunction with advice from the undergraduate faculty advisor, from a field in which statistics is applied. Possible fields include CS, Demography, IEOR, Business Administration, Economics, and a combination of Business Administration and Economics. See APPROVED CLUSTER COURSES for a comprehensive list or download here.
TEACHING OPTION: Students interested in teaching statistics and mathematics in middle or high school should take the following courses:
All lower division courses required for the statistics major
Statistics 133
Statistics 101 or 134
Statistics 102 or 135
Two courses from Statistics 150, 151A, 151B, 152,153, 155, or 157, including at least one course with a laboratory.
Four Math courses: Mathematics 110, Mathematics 113, Mathematics 151, and either Mathematics 152 or Mathematics 153 are required
If you are interested in teaching, consider the Cal Teach Program. You can even Minor in Math and Science Education!
How to Declare:
You may declare once all lower division course prerequistes have been completed. Grades must be posted to your transcript. If upper division courses have been completed prior to declaring, students must also have at least a 2.0 in all upper division Statistics courses before they will be accepted into the major. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis EXCEPT during the first 3 weeks of fall and spring semesters.
- Complete the lower division requirements satisfactorily. Math 1A, 1B, 53, and 54 must each be completed with a minimum grade of C. AP credit and transfer work that are equivalent to the prerequisites (verified by assist.org o the Math Department) are acceptable. If your prerequiste courses are evaluated by the Math Department, attach the signed evaluation form.
- Fill out Statistics Major Application
- Obtain from 367 Evans or download here
- Select and list your Applied Cluster Couses. You can review the list of Approved Cluster Courses here. If a course is not on the list but seems to meet the cluster course criteria, email the Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Prof. Philip Stark (stark@stat.berkeley.edu) for approval.
- Fill out appropriate Letters & Science forms based on single/double major status. Obtain these forms from 367 Evans, outside 206 Evans or download here.
- For Statistics single majors only (no double/triple): complete the Petition to Declare Major and Program Planning Worksheet.
- For double or triple majors within the College of Letters & Science: complete the Double Major Application Packet.
- For students double majoring with a major outside of the College of Letters & Science: complete the Simultaneous Degree Application Packet instead of the Double Major Application Packet.
- Attach copy of your most recent UC Berkeley transcript (an unofficial one with your name on it is acceptable–use BearFacts). Courses taken at other colleges to satisfy lower-division requirements must be documented by an official transcript with your name on it or must be verifiable on your Degree Audit Report (bring a DARS printout). If the Math Department evaluated any of your courses, bring the signed evaluation form(s) to verify equivalence.
- Obtain either the Undergraduate Faculty Advisor's or Staff Advisor's signature on the Petition to Declare/Double Major Application/Simultaneous Degee Application.
- If you have questions about which couses to select or need approval of a cluster course that is not already on the Approved Cluster Course list, contact the Faculty Advisor, Prof. Philip Stark. He schedules his own appointments (email stark@stat.berkeley.edu). If you obtain the Faculty Advisor's signatue, bring the signed forms to the Undergraduate Staff Advisor, Denise Yee (367 Evans), during her drop-ins.
- If you know which courses you intend to take and have developed a cluster using pre-approved courses, meet with the Staff Advisor, Denise Yee. Denise has drop-in advising and schedules her own appointments (see drop-in schedule or email cco@stat.berkeley.edu for an appointment).
- Turn in all forms to Staff Advisor, Denise Yee, in 367 Evans (even those already signed by Prof. Stark). IF there is a problem with your application, she will to contact you by email. For single majors, check BearFacts in 3 days to confirm that your major status has changed. For double majors, check BearFacts in 2 weeks. If after 3 weeks BearFacts does not list you as a Statistics Major, contact the Undergraduate Staff Advisor (cco@stat.berkeley.edu | 510-643-6131).