Statistics, Minor
Sharpen quantitative and critical thinking skills that show employers and graduate admission committees you can handle and interpret data. Pair statistics with fields like business, psychology, health care or engineering to become more competitive in the job market.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Statistics minor description
Data is the lifeblood of decision-making, and the discipline of statistics focuses on how to gain insights from data. If you are in a STEM major and wish to significantly increase your grasp of statistics and probability at the upper-division level, the minor program in statistics is intended for you. It's an excellent addition if you are interested in data and data analytics.
The core courses provide foundational skills in probability, the analysis of distributions and the most common methods of inference. Later, more advanced coursework allows for specialization in nonparametric regression, statistical computing, multivariate analysis or other specialized topics.
Why earn a statistics minor at ASU?
At New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science, the statistics minor moves beyond mathematical theory alone, blending applied analytics, statistical computing and hands-on problem solving. Its interdisciplinary design and ties to one of the nation's largest research universities prepare you to put data to work in whatever field you choose to pursue.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in statistics consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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STP 281 Statistical Analysis for Researchers
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STP 420 Introductory Applied Statistics
(QTRS)
If STP 281 is being applied toward a major requirement, an STP upper-division elective may be completed as a substitution.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 310 Design and Analysis of Experiments
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 311 Regression and Time Series Analyses
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Up to three credit hours of individualized instruction (499) may apply toward the statistics electives requirement.
6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS in statistics
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this statistics minor prepares you for
The completion of a minor program in statistics indicates to employers and graduate school admission committees that graduates have had significant training in the proper handling, analysis and interpretation of data.
Graduates work in a variety of fields, including government, business, health care and technology.
Contact information
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School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
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FAB N101
mnsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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