Mount Holyoke College

ADVISING MATERIAL FOR

STATISTICS/ECONOMICS SPECIAL MAJORS

The special major in statistics and economics requires at least ten courses above the 100-level and must include at least five 300-level courses divided between the two departments. The Mathematics/Statistics and Economics departments have agreed that approval is automatic for special majors including the courses below. Variations may be discussed with faculty advisers from each department.
 

 

Economics

Three Required courses:

  • 211 Micro Theory
  • 212 Macro Theory
  • 320 Econometrics

Electives:

At least one other 300-level course.

 

Statistics

Two Required Courses

  • 203 Multivariable Calculus
  • 211 Linear Algebra

 

Electives:

At least two courses chosen from:
  • 240 Elementary Data Analysis and Experimental Design
  • 340 Applied Regression Methods
  • 341 Linear Statistical Models
  • 342 Probability
  • 343 Mathematical Statistics
  • 344 Seminar in Statistics and Scientific Research

 Reminder: The special major must consist of at least five (5) 300-level courses within the two departments

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