Mathematics and Statistics

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Sample Program Guide

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: A Sample Program Guide provides an unofficial guide of program requirements and should be used by prospective students who are considering attending NDSU in the future. It is NOT an official curriculum and should NOT be used by current NDSU students for official degree planning purposes. Note that the official curriculum used by current NDSU students can vary from the Sample Program Guide due to a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability.

To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.

 Math and Statistics

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 16514MATH 1664
MATH 1293MATH 3293
CSCI 1604STAT 3303
ENGL 110 or 120 (based on placement)3CSCI 1614
 COMM 1103
 14 17
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 2654MATH 2663
MATH 2703MATH 3463
STAT 4613Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts & Cultural Diversity3
Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science & Global Perspectives3Humanities or Social Science (additional college requirement)3
Humanities or Social Science (additional college requirement)3STAT 400 Elective3
 16 15
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 4503STAT 4683
STAT 4673MATH 300-400 Elective3
Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts3STAT 400 Electives9
Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science3Gen Ed Upper Level Writing3
Elective3 
 15 18
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 4911STAT 400 Electives3
STAT 400 Electives6Electives9
Gen Ed Science & Tech w/lab4STAT 462 (Capstone)3
Gen Ed Science & Tech3 
Gen Ed Wellness2 
 16 15
Total Credits: 126
1

Students who are not ready for Math 165 may need an additional semester to complete their degree.

Sample Program Guide 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: A Sample Program Guide provides an unofficial guide of program requirements and should be used by prospective students who are considering attending NDSU in the future. It is NOT an official curriculum and should NOT be used by current NDSU students for official degree planning purposes. Note that the official curriculum used by current NDSU students can vary from the Sample Program Guide due to a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability.

To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.

Math and Statistics (Pre-Actuarial)

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 16514MATH 1664
MATH 1293MATH 3293
STAT 3303COMM 1103
ENGL 110 or 120 (based on placement)3CSCI 1604
ECON 2013ECON 2023
 16 17
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 2654MATH 2663
MATH 2703MATH 3463
STAT 4613Actuarial Elective (One of the following: CSCI 453, 454; ECON 341, 343, 410, 440, 456, 465, 470, 472, 476, 480, 481, 482; FIN 320, 410, 420, 450, 460)3
CSCI 1614Stat 400 Elective3
ACCT 2003ACCT 2013
 17 15
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 4503STAT 4683
STAT 4673MATH 300-400 Elective3
STAT 400 Elective3STAT 400 Elective3
Upper Level Writing3Actuarial Elective (One of the following: CSCI 453, 454; ECON 341, 343, 410, 440, 456, 465, 470, 472, 476, 480, 481, 482; FIN 320, 410, 420, 450, 460)3
Actuarial Elective (One of the following: CSCI 453, 454; ECON 341, 343, 410, 440, 456, 465, 470, 472, 476, 480, 481, 482; FIN 320, 410, 420, 450, 460)3Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts3
 15 15
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
STAT 400 Elective3STAT 4761
Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science3Gen Ed Science & Tech w/lab4
Gen Ed Science & Tech6Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts & Cultural Diversity6
 Gen Ed Wellness2
 STAT 462 (Capstone)3
 12 16
Total Credits: 123
1

Students who are not ready for Math 165 may need an additional semester to complete their degree.