Sample 4-Year Plan: Data Science and Statistics
Below is a sample 4-year plan that shows how a student might navigate both the Statistics
major and Data Science major. This plan indicates both potential areas of overlap and non-
overlap. Please note that it is not required that all double majors follow this plan nor is it
required that students overlap the maximum number of courses between the two majors. This
plan is provided as a tool for students to understand the potential course load between the two
majors.
Students are strongly encouraged to review the full curriculum for both majors on the Guide
and contact relevant advisors for information on course selection.
• Data Science Guide: https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-
science/statistics/#degreesmajorscertificatestext (select either Data Science BA or BS)
• Statistics Guide: https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-
science/statistics/#degreesmajorscertificatestext (select either Statistics BA or BS)
Fall
Spring
DS Major Courses
Stat Major Courses
DS Major Courses
Stat Major Courses
Year 1
COMP SCI 320 (4)
Shared/Gen-ed
COMP SCI 220 (4), MATH 221 (5),
electives and gen-ed courses
MATH 222 (4), electives and gen-ed
courses
Year 2
MATH 234 (4)
STAT 303 (1)
Shared/Gen-ed
STAT 240 (4), electives and gen-ed
courses
MATH 340 (3), STAT 340 (4), electives
and gen-ed courses
Year 3
L I S 461 (3-4)
Advanced
computing (3)
STAT Elective (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
STAT 424 (3), STAT 309 (3), electives
and gen-ed courses
STAT 310 (3), electives and gen-ed
courses
Year 4
STAT Elective (3)
STAT Elective (3)
STAT Elective (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
STAT 451 (or 453 in spring, 3),
electives and gen-ed courses
electives and gen-ed courses
Sample 4-Year Plan: Mathematics for Data & Risk Analysis and Statistics
Below is a sample 4-year plan that shows how a student might navigate both the Mathematics
major ((Data & Risk Analysis option) and Statistics major. This plan indicates both potential
areas of overlap and non-overlap. Please note that it is not required that all double majors
follow this plan nor is it required that students overlap the maximum number of courses
between the two majors. This plan is provided as a tool for students to understand the
potential course load between the two majors.
Students are strongly encouraged to review the full curriculum for both majors on the Guide
and contact relevant advisors for information on course selection.
• Mathematics for Data and Risk Analysis Option Guide:
https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/mathematics/mathematics-
ba/mathematics-mathematics-data-risk-analysis-ba/
• Statistics Guide: https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-
science/statistics/#degreesmajorscertificatestext (select either Statistics BA or BS)
Fall
Spring
Math Major Courses
Stat Major Courses
Math Major Courses
Stat Major Courses
Year 1
COMP SCI 200 or
220 (3-4)
Shared/Gen-ed
MATH 221 (5), electives and gen-ed
courses
MATH 222 (4), electives and gen-ed
courses
Year 2
STAT
240/301/324/371
(3-4)
STAT 303 (1)
Shared/Gen-ed
MATH 234 (4), electives and gen-ed
courses
MATH 320/ 340/341/375 (3), STAT
333 (3), electives and gen-ed courses
Year 3
Intermediate
MATH (3)*
STAT Elective (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
MATH/STAT 309/431 (3), STAT 424
(3), electives and gen-ed courses
MATH/STAT 310 (3), electives and
gen-ed courses
Year 4
Advanced MATH
(3)
STAT Elective (3)
Advanced MATH
(3)
STAT Elective (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
Data/Risk & STAT Elective** (3),
electives and gen-ed courses
Data/Risk & STAT Elective** (3),
electives and gen-ed courses
*The Intermediate Math course (one of MATH [321 & 322], 341, 375, or 421) required for the
program should come as early as possible, no later that Spring semester of year 3.
**Possible Data/Risk courses include: STAT 349, 351, 411, 421, 461, 471, 475, 525, 575, 632,
STAT/BMI 641, 642
Sample 4-Year Plan: Computer Sciences and Statistics
Below is a sample 4-year plan that shows how a student might navigate both the Computer
Sciences major and Statistics major. This plan indicates both potential areas of overlap and
non-overlap. Please note that it is not required that all double majors follow this plan nor is it
required that students overlap the maximum number of courses between the two majors. This
plan is provided as a tool for students to understand the potential course load between the two
majors.
Students are strongly encouraged to review the full curriculum for both majors on the Guide
and contact relevant advisors for information on course selection.
• Computer Sciences Guide: https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-
science/computer-sciences/#degreesmajorscertificatestext (select either CS BA or BS)
• Statistics Guide: https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-
science/statistics/#degreesmajorscertificatestext (select either Statistics BA or BS)
Fall
Spring
CS Major Courses
Stat Major Courses
CS Major Courses
Stat Major Courses
Year 1
COMP SCI 304 (1,
optional)
COMP SCI 300 (3),
COMP SCI 252 (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
COMP SCI 200 (3), MATH 221 (5),
electives and gen-ed courses
MATH 222 (4), electives and gen-ed
courses
Year 2
COMP SCI 240 (3)
COMP SCI 400 (3)
MATH 234 (4)
COMP SCI 354 (3)
STAT 303 (1)
STAT 333 (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
STAT 324 (3), electives and gen-ed
courses
MATH 320/340/341 (3), electives and
gen-ed courses
Year 3
Theory (3)
STAT
309/311/431 (3)
STAT 424 (3)
Applications (3)
STAT 310 (3)
STAT Elective (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
electives and gen-ed courses
electives and gen-ed courses
Year 4
Software &
Hardware (3)
STAT Elective (3)
Software &
Hardware (3)
STAT Elective (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
CS/STAT Elective*, electives and gen-
ed courses
CS/STAT Elective* (3), electives and
gen-ed courses
*Possible overlapping electives include COMP SCI/STAT 471, 475, and 525
Sample 4-Year Plan: Economics and Statistics
Below is a sample 4-year plan that shows how a student might navigate both the Economics
major and Statistics major. This plan indicates both potential areas of overlap and non-overlap.
Please note that it is not required that all double majors follow this plan nor is it required that
students overlap the maximum number of courses between the two majors. This plan is
provided as a tool for students to understand the potential course load between the two
majors.
Students are strongly encouraged to review the full curriculum for both majors on the Guide
and contact relevant advisors for information on course selection.
This plan does not include the Economics, Mathematical Emphasis major option. If you are
intending to declare Economics, Mathematical Emphasis, you should talk with both Econ
Advisors ([email protected]u) and Statistics Advisors (advising@stat.wisc.edu) about
requirements.
• Economics Guide: https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-
science/economics/#degreesmajorscertificatestext (select either Economics BA or BS)
• Statistics Guide: https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-
science/statistics/#degreesmajorscertificatestext (select either Statistics BA or BS)
Fall
Spring
Econ Major
Courses
Stat Major Courses
Econ Major Courses
Stat Major Courses
Year 1
COMP SCI 200 or 220
(3-4)
ECON 101 (4)
MATH 222 (4)
Shared/Gen-ed
MATH 221 (5), electives and gen-ed
courses
electives and gen-ed courses
Year 2
ECON 102 (4)
MATH 234 (4)
STAT
240/301/324*/371
(3-4)
ECON 301 (4),
ECON 310* (4)
STAT 303 (1)
STAT 333 (3)
MATH
320/340/341 (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
electives and gen-ed courses
electives and gen-ed courses
Year 3
ECON 302 (4),
ADV ECON (3-
4)
STAT 309/311* (3)
STAT 424 (3)
ADV ECON (3-4)
STAT 310 (3)
STAT Elective (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
electives and gen-ed courses
electives and gen-ed courses
Year 4
ECON electives
until required
30 credits
STAT Elective (3)
STAT Elective (3)
ECON electives
until required 30
credits
STAT Elective (3)
STAT Elective (3)
Shared/Gen-ed
electives and gen-ed courses
electives and gen-ed courses
*STAT 309, 311, and 324 can be used in place of ECON 310 as a substitution for the ECON major but will
not satisfy the prereq for ECON 410. It is recommended to take ECON 310 even if you take/have taken
STAT 309, 311, or 324. If you have any questions about ECON 310 or 410, please contact the Econ
Advisors at econadvis[email protected]du
. If you do use STAT 309, 311, or 324 in place of ECON 310, please
note you will be 4 credits short of the required credit amount for the ECON major
