What you will study
UCM faculty ensure that undergraduate students in our Statistics minor build a strong
foundation in key areas of the discipline. You’ll study foundational topics that include
data analysis, probability, regression analysis and calculus.
Our minor in Statistics also provides the flexibility to choose multiple electives,
so you can tailor the undergraduate program to suit your interests. No matter your
major, you’ll benefit from a dynamic range of statistics classes and skills development
in quantitative analysis and data analytics.
To better complement your major, you can choose from exciting classes such as:
- Time Series Models and Analysis
- SAS Programming for Statistical Analysis
- Industrial Statistics
- Introduction to Statistics for Psychology
- Statistical Modeling
Unique learning opportunities in statistics
UCM understands that hands-on learning is the best way to develop your skills in statistics.
It’s also important to build your professional networking skills before you enter
the competitive job market. UCM prides itself on offering students who minor in Statistics
real-world opportunities to refine their quantitative research and data analytics
skills while honing their professional skills:
- Training and networking: UCM Statistics students participate in events hosted by the Kansas-Western Missouri
Chapter of the American Statistical Association. Annual chapter meetings include career
days and hands-on training in statistical methods and the latest software.
- UCM Statistics Club: This student club welcomes Statistics majors and minors in addition to UCM students
who are simply interested in the discipline. The club invites statistics experts and
alumni to give presentations on campus and provides students with volunteer opportunities
for hands-on learning outside the classroom.
- Statistics Honor Society: Academically qualifying students are invited to join the honor society, Mu Sigma Rho,
to access valuable networking opportunities, including in-person meetings with statistics
experts and potential employers.
What can you do with a minor in Statistics from UCM?
A minor in Statistics can sharpen your ability to:
- Analyze large amounts of data
- Conduct quantitative research
- Use calculus, algebra and high-level mathematics
- Communicate essential topics in statistics to nonspecialists
Prepare for a wide range of exciting careers with a minor in Statistics from the University
of Central Missouri. Our undergraduate program diversifies your skills and complements
your knowledge and training in your major area of study. As a result, you’ll be better
prepared for professional jobs in your chosen field.
What comes after a minor in Statistics?
Use the interactive tool below to find out more about job growth, salary potential
and additional career data for graduates with specialized knowledge and skills in
statistics.
Financial assistance options for your Statistics minor
The University of Central Missouri offers you personal financial counseling and support
to help make your education more attainable. We’re recognized by LendEDU as a top-ranked
school for our high number of graduates with low student debt. Our financial advisors
will help you consider ways to finance your education, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs.
UCM’s scholarship offerings include institution-wide awards for incoming freshmen,
out-of-state students, transfer students and continuing students. You can also apply
for scholarships through your major area of study. Learn more about program-specific
scholarships by using the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Professor Phoebe McLaughlin
Department chair, Mathematics
Dr. McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Iowa. She supervises
and coordinates a variety of undergraduate courses and teaches Basic Statistics, Introduction
to Probability and Probability Models classes in the Statistics minor. You’ll benefit
from her leadership, teaching expertise and long history of mentoring Mathematics
and Statistics students.
Meet Professor Paul Plummer
Assistant instructor, Statistics
Dr. Plummer has a Ph.D. in Statistics and Economics from the University of Missouri.
He teaches introductory and upper-level undergraduate Statistics courses, including
Statistics and Data Analysis and Regression Analysis. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge
from his vast teaching and student advising experience and benefit from his involvement
in regional statistics associations.
Meet Professor Trang Bui
Assistant professor, Actuarial Science
Dr. Bui has a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and teaches courses in both statistics
and mathematics. She focuses her research on applied probability, stochastic processes,
stochastic differential equations and mathematical ecology, among others.
Meet Professor Lianwen Wang
Professor, Statistics and Mathematics
Dr. Wang has a Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Wayne State University. His research
interests focus on statistics, control and optimization and differential equations.
He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and serves as editor for
the Missouri Journal of Mathematical Sciences.
The Actuarial Organization (TAO)
The Actuarial Organization (TAO) serves students who are majoring or interested in
actuarial science. The organization is academic in nature and holds activities ranging
from career fairs to guest speakers.
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