Typical Pathways Through the Major and Minor

Students are advised to select elective courses for the major or minor in accordance with their interests.

STA 230 (104),  STA 250 (114), STA  210 (121), or STA  360 (122), which  are required for the major, have wide applicability and so are recommended for any student. STA 497S/498S (STA 190AS/190BS), Research Seminar, is required for the major and also counts toward the minor. Other electives based on students' interests are suggested in the table below. Courses are listed in decreasing order of strength of connection with the field, e.g., a course on survey methods is likely to be highly useful for students interested in sociology. This advice is not intended to be dogmatic; students can select any eligible courses to complete their major. The Director of Undergraduate Studies and the student's individual faculty advisor will help students design a curriculum that best meets the student's educational goals. See the Course Bulletin or the Undergraduate Course Descriptions for more details on courses and prerequisites.