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Program checklist · B.S.

Statistics and Data Science (Mathematical Sciences Track)

Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
27.0502
Credits (computed from items)
621
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
211440
CourseShelf checklist
CK_211440_455add7e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

1. Mathematical Foundations (Prerequisites)49–62 units

1 item
  1. 21-090
    Precalculus
    Not resolved to a course
    10

Complete one of the following course options:

2 items
  1. 21-111
    Differential Calculus
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  2. 21-112
    Integral Calculus
    Not resolved to a course
    10

OR

1 item
  1. 21-120
    Differential and Integral Calculus
    Not resolved to a course
    10

Complete the following course:

1 item
  1. 21-122
    Integration and Approximation
    Not resolved to a course
    10

And one of the following four courses:

4 items
  1. 21-256
    Multivariate Analysis
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  2. 21-259
    Calculus in Three Dimensions
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  3. 21-266
    Vector Calculus using Matrix Algebra
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  4. 21-268
    Multidimensional Calculus
    Not resolved to a course
    11

And one of the following three courses:

3 items
  1. 21-240
    Matrix Algebra with Applications
    Not resolved to a course
    10
  2. 21-241
    Matrices and Linear Transformations
    Not resolved to a course
    11
  3. 21-242
    Matrix Theory
    Not resolved to a course
    11

2. Data Analysis36-45 units

7 items
  1. 36-200
    Reasoning with Data *
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  2. 36-220
    Engineering Statistics and Quality Control
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  3. 36-202
    Methods for Statistics & Data Science *
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  4. 36-290
    Introduction to Statistical Research Methodology
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  5. 36-309
    Experimental Design for Behavioral & Social Sciences
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  6. 36-303
    Sampling, Survey and Society
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  7. 36-315
    Statistical Graphics and Visualization
    Not resolved to a course
    9

* Must take prior to 36-401, if not, an additional Advanced Data Analysis Elective is required

electives · 16 items
  1. 36-311
    Statistical Analysis of Networks
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  2. 36-313
    Statistics of Inequality and Discrimination
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  3. 36-318
    Introduction to Causal Inference
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  4. 36-319
    Statistics and Machine Learning for the Physical Sciences
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  5. 36-396
    Tartan Athletics Analytics
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  6. 36-490
    Undergraduate Research
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  7. 36-493
    Sports Analytics Capstone
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  8. 36-497
    Corporate Capstone Project
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  9. 36-311
    Statistical Analysis of Networks
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  10. 36-313
    Statistics of Inequality and Discrimination
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  11. 36-318
    Introduction to Causal Inference
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  12. 36-319
    Statistics and Machine Learning for the Physical Sciences
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  13. 36-396
    Tartan Athletics Analytics
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  14. 36-490
    Undergraduate Research
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  15. 36-493
    Sports Analytics Capstone
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  16. 36-497
    Corporate Capstone Project
    Not resolved to a course
    9

3. Probability Theory and Statistical Theory18 units

2 items
  1. 36-235
    Probability and Statistical Inference I *, **
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  2. 36-226
    Introduction to Statistical Inference ***
    Not resolved to a course
    9

4. Statistical Computing19 to 21 units

0 items

    Take one of the following courses:

    3 items
    1. 15-110
      Principles of Computing
      Not resolved to a course
      10
    2. 15-112
      Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    3. 02-120
      Programming for Scientists
      Not resolved to a course
      12

    Complete the following course:

    1 item
    1. 36-350
      Statistical Computing
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    5. Special Topics9 units

    14 items
    1. 36-460
      Special Topics: Sports Analytics
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. 36-461
      Special Topics: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    3. 36-462
      Special Topics: Statistical Machine Learning
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    4. 36-463
      Special Topics: Multilevel and Hierarchical Models
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    5. 36-464
      Special Topics: Psychometrics: A Statistical Modeling Approach
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    6. 36-465
      Special Topics: Conceptual Foundations of Statistical Learning
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    7. 36-466
      Special Topics: Statistical Methods in Finance
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    8. 36-467
      Special Topics: Data over Space & Time
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    9. 36-468
      Special Topics: Text Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    10. 36-469
      Special Topics: Statistical Genomics and High Dimensional Inference
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    11. 36-470
      Special Topics: Statistical Methods in Health Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    12. 36-471
      Special Topics: Time Series
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    13. 36-472
      Special Topics: Computational Statistical Methods in Life Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    14. 36-473
      Special Topics: Statistical Principles of Generative AI
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    6. Modern Regression and Advanced Methodology18 UNITS

    2 items
    1. 36-401
      Modern Regression
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. 36-402
      Advanced Methods for Data Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    7. Mathematical Statistics Track46–52 UNITS

    9 items
    1. 21-127
      Concepts of Mathematics *
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    2. 21-355
      Principles of Real Analysis I
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    3. 36-410
      Introduction to Probability Modeling
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    4. 21-228
      Discrete Mathematics
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    5. 21-301
      Combinatorics
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    6. 21-344
      Numerical Linear Algebra
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    7. 21-356
      Principles of Real Analysis II
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    8. 21-373
      Algebraic Structures
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    9. 36-700
      Probability and Mathematical Statistics
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    Source. Carnegie Mellon University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://coursecatalog.web.cmu.edu/schools-colleges/dietrichcollegeofhumanitiesandsocialsciences/departmentofstatistics/statistics-data-science-mathematical-sciences-track-bs/. Captured page pages/0161.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.