2021-2022
Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Statistics, Bachelor of Science (accelerated masters degree option)
VCU
Community college:
Associate of Science: Science, Mathematics Specialization (Northern Virginia Community College)
Associate degree
Program description
The Department of Statistical Sciences and Operations Research offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences, a Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in either operations research or statistics and a Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Modeling and Analysis. The curriculum of the programs is run jointly with the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
In the Department of Statistical Sciences and Operations Research, students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences can choose a concentration of statistics, which teaches students how mathematical models used in the investigation of uncertain phenomena are developed and applied to experimental and non-experimental data.
In the Department of Statistical Sciences and Operations Research, students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences can choose a concentration of statistics, which teaches students how mathematical models used in the investigation of uncertain phenomena are developed and applied to experimental and non-experimental data.
Career opportunities
- Statistics can be used in a wide variety of fields within science, technology, business, medicine, and social sciences.
- Gain knowledge or take courses in a specific field of interest, such as medicine or finance, to pair with skills in statistics, math, and computers.
- The job outlook for statisticians is very strong because businesses have more access to data than ever before and that data requires analysis.
- Most “statistician” and upper level research jobs in either government or industry will require at least a master’s degree.
- An undergraduate degree in statistics can be used in a variety of business settings if combined with relevant experience and skills. Choose concentrations or minors that will enhance a degree in statistics. Take courses in forecasting and applied time series which are particularly sought after by employers. Plan to complete one or more internships.
- Some positions in business, such as sales and management, are open to any major. Seek experiences and build skills that will help you prepare for these jobs.
- Strong communication skills are critical in the field of statistics in order to communicate statistical information clearly to people who do not have technical backgrounds. Writing and presentation skills are also frequently used.
Bachelor-level job titles
- Bioinformatics Technician
- Business Intelligence Analysts (consulting)
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Cost Estimator
- Database Architects
- Financial Analyst
- Management Analysts and Consultants
- Operations Research Analyst
- Risk Management Specialist
- Social Sciences Research Assistant
- Statistical Assistant
Graduate and professional level job titles
- Actuary
- Economist
- Government Agency Administrator
- Statistician
Contact information
Telephone: (804) 827-1349
Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu
VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist
Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638
Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
Apply Here.
Guaranteed transfer admission requirements
Completion of associate degree
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Degree requirements in Bulletin
Plan of study in Bulletin
Requirements
Highest level of math required
- MATH 201 or higher
Science required
- 3-4 additional science courses
Foreign language requirements
- Yes
Additional tuition/fees
- Yes
GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)
- 2.0 overall GPA and major GPA to graduate.
Transfer major map
2021-2022
Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Statistics, Bachelor of Science (accelerated masters degree option)
Northern Virginia Community College (Associate of Science: Science, Mathematics Specialization)
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MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Register for SDV 100 or 101.
- Meet with your academic advisor or counselor each semester.
- Start your math sequence and pass ENG 111-112.
- Cultivate relationships with your professors.
- Use Navigate to connect with your advisor and create a program plan.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations.
- Volunteer for service learning or community service projects.
- Learn about the admissions process by speaking with the VCU Transfer Admissions representative at NOVA.
- Visit the VCU Transfer Admissions webpage.
- Review the Statistics department website for course requirements and possible connections with faculty and peers.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Attend diversity-focused events at NOVA and/or VCU and celebrate diversity.
- Attend VCU's annual intercultural Festival or another community intercultural event.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Browse careers related to Statistics through the NOVA career planning system.
- Explore the community college’s iGrad’s Job Genius Search Engine to look into building a career and financial future.
- Build a LinkedIn profile.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Understand how you will fund your education by taking advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
- Practice independent living skills (such as money management, self-care, time management, and personal responsibility).
- Take a career assessment through the NOVA career planning system.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
- Familiarize yourself with the Career Services offered at Community College and explore VCU's Career Pathways.
Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Research scholarship opportunities and explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
- Explore the Statistics department website to become familiar with upcoming course offerings, syllabi and professors.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Meet with your academic advisor or counselor.
- Explore the accelerated BS to MS in Mathematical Sciences/Statistics program.
- Explore the two concentrations: operations research and statistics.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Visit the VCU campus and attend a transfer admission session.
- Research housing for next year.
- Attend a talk or other event sponsored by the Statistics department.
- Join a professional organization related to statistics: American Statistical Association.
- Participate in the STEM Transitions: Transfer Success Program after you’re admitted to VCU.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options at VCU.
- Attend diversity-focused events on campus and in your community (i.e. international festival).
- Attend VCU cultural events, including the monthly Global Café, VCU Diversity Scholars in Research week, or Statistics department-related events.
- Become familiar with OMSA at VCU.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Find out about VCU REAL and learn about REAL graduation requirement.
- Speak with employers that visit campus throughout the year.
- Plan to complete at least two job experiences (e.g., internships) before your senior year of college.
- Create a resume.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Conduct informational interviews or shadow someone in a field of career interest.
- Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.
- Consider who you would like to have serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition/fees as an upperclassman at VCU.
- Take advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
- Explore the types of aid available at VCU.
Recommended courses
2021-2022
Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Statistics, Bachelor of Science (accelerated masters degree option)
Northern Virginia Community College (Associate of Science: Science, Mathematics Specialization)
| Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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| SDV | SDV 100 or SDV 101 | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENG 112 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General education |
| History | Select 1: HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I OR HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II OR HIS 111 History of World Civilization I OR HIS 112 History of World Civilization II OR HIS 121 United States History I OR HIS 122 United States History II | HIST | 3 | General education |
| CSC 200 | Introduction to Computer Science OR MTH 167 Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry (Students taking the two semester sequence of precalculus must take both MTH 161 and 162 for a total of 6 credits) | CMSC 210 (MATH 151) | 3 to 5 | General education |
| MTH 263 | MTH 263 Calculus I | MATH 200 | 4 | Major (Ancillary) |
| CSC 201 | CSC 201 Computer Science I | CMSC 255 | 4 | Elective |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
| MTH 264 | MTH 264 Calculus II | MATH 201 | 4 | Major |
| Social/Behavioral Science #1 | Select 1: PLS 135 American National Politics OR PLS 211 United States Government I OR PSY 200 Principles of Psychology OR SOC 200 Principles of Sociology OR SOC 211 Principles of Anthropology I | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | Select 1: ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I OR ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II OR MUS 121 Music Appreciation I OR PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy I OR REL 231 Religions of the World I | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| MTH 265 | MTH 265 Calculus III | MATH 307 | 4 | Major |
| Math #1 | MTH 266 Linear Algebra | MATH 310 | 3 | Major |
| Science #1 | Select 1: BIO 101 General Biology I OR CHM 111 General Chemistry I OR PHY 201 General College Physics I (Must select a two semester sequence) | BIOL/Z 151 or CHEM/Z 101 or PHYS 201 | 4 | Major (Ancillary) |
| Social/Behavioral Science #2 | Select 1: PLS 135 American National Politics OR PLS 211 United States Government I OR PSY 200 Principles of Psychology OR SOC 200 Principles of Sociology OR SOC 211 Principles of Anthropology I OR PLS 241 International Relations I | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| CST | CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking OR CST 110 Introduction to Communication OR CST 126 Interpersonal Communication | SPCH 121 | 3 | Elective |
| Math #2 | MTH 267 Differential Equations | MATH 301 | 3 | Elective |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | (Select 1): CST 151 Film Appreciation I OR ENG 241 Survey of American Literature I OR ENG 242 Survey of American Literature II OR ENG 243 Survey of English Literature I OR ENG 244 Survey of English Literature II OR ENG 251 Survey of World Literature I OR ENG 252 Survey of World Literature II | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Science #2 | Select 1: BIO 102 General Biology II OR CHM 112 General Chemistry II OR PHY 202 General College Physics II (Must select a two semester sequence) | BIOL/Z 152 or CHEM/Z 102 or PHYS 202 | 4 | Major (Ancillary) |
| Elective | MTH 245 Statistics I | STAT 212 | 3 | Major |
| Northern Virginia Credits transferred to VCU | 61 | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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| Bachelor of Science: Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in statistics | |||
| Foreign language through the 102 level. (This requirement can be fulfilled by means of completion of the 102-level of a language or waived if the student completed up through the third level of a foreign language in high school. Additionally, language waiver and placement testing options are available for native or heritage speakers of a non-english language.) | 0 to 8 | General education | |
| MATH 211 or MATH 300 | Mathematical Structures or Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 | Major |
| SSOR 490 | Developing Professional Skills in Operations Research and Statistics | 3 | Major |
| SSOR 495 | Expositions in Statistical Sciences and Operations Research | 1 | Major |
| STAT 309 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 3 | Major |
| STAT 305 | Intermediate Statistics | 3 | Major |
| STAT 310 | Introduction to Statistical Inference | 3 | Major |
| STAT 321 | Introduction to Statistical Computing | 3 | Major |
| SSOR/STAT | Select 18 credits of statistics concentration electives to complete major requirement; see VCU advisor for course options | 18 | Major |
| Select another course in the natural sciences that is not from the general education science and technology list. This course must be in a science different from the sequence chosen at NOVA. | 3 to 5 | Major (Ancillary) | |
| Electives: consider a minor or a second major Note: Students must complete a minimum of 45 upper-level credits to graduate from VCU. | 19 | Elective | |
| Credits completed at VCU | 59 | ||
| Bachelor's degree total | 120 | ||