A society like ours, which has become increasingly dependent on its data, has a growing need for statisticians. The theory of statistics rests on a mathematical foundation. Even for statisticians whose primary interest is in applications, challenging mathematical problems arise continually. Calculus and computer programming are required for the major. Courses in areas to which statistics is applied will also be helpful.
Examples are business, biology, chemistry, social sciences, psychology, and physics.
Community college students are advised to complete the sequence of elementary calculus and analytic geometry courses available before transferring to Cal State Hayward. Because requirements are subject to change, consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. MATH 3300, Intermediate Analysis, should normally be included in these 20 units. These courses are especially recommended for students taking the mathematical statistics pattern. Twenty units of approved courses in an approved area.