Overview

Bruce Blaine (Psychology), Program Director

Faculty Advisors: Carol Freeman* (Mathematical and Computing Sciences), Timothy Franz (Psychology), Ryan Gantner (Mathematical and Computing Sciences)

*On leave, Spring 2012

Statistics is a major that emphasizes: a) mathematical statistics and probability, b) statistical methods in social and behavioral sciences, and c) the development of data analytic and communication skills. The Statistics program gives students the education, skills, and experience required to steer research activities and analyze data in human service and organizational settings. Education in Statistics at St. John Fisher College follows a model where students integrate mathematical statistics, applied statistical methods, and computer applications of statistics.

Graduates of the B.A. in Statistics program are able to:

• Explain the conceptual underpinnings and interpretation of statistics to organization laypeople and information-consumers.
• Use basic and advanced statistical methods to analyze data and work with people to address organizational research and data analytic needs.
• Apply knowledge of social/behavioral scientific research design to answer questions and solve problems in institutional contexts.
• Communicate the results of statistical analyses in reports and presentations.

Minor

The Statistics minor consists of the following:

*At least two elective courses must be at the 300-400 level.

Note: A grade point average of 2.00 is required for all courses taken in residence that may be applied to the minor.

Program Requirements

Statistics Course Requirements

The Statistics major consists of at least 44 credit hours, as follows:

*Students may substitute a course not listed for a required Statistics elective with the approval of the major advisor.

For students majoring in Statistics, all courses that are required or may be used as electives for the major are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major.

At least 22 of the required 44 credits (one half of the major) must be completed in residence at St. John Fisher College.

Since the Statistics major is completed as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree, a minor or second major is required. A Statistics major may NOT minor in Mathematics.

Recommended Progression

B.A. Statistics

Recommended progression of required courses for the B.A. Statistics major. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College’s Core.