Statistics, BS
Program Learning Outcomes
Students should develop effective thinking and communication skills.
Students should learn to link applications and theory.
Students should learn to use technological tools.
Students should develop mathematical independence and experience open-ended inquiry.
In addition, students should be able to:
Describe data sets using appropriate numerical and graphical techniques
Develop mathematical tools necessary to perform statistical calculations and to understand distributions and statistical theory
Design experiments and survey sampling methods that allow results to be statistically analyzed to test hypotheses
Determine which statistical analyses are suitable, perform the analyses using technology, and assess the validity of necessary assumptions and interpret the results
Construct and apply probability models for both discrete and continuous random variables; and communicate with non-statisticians in written and oral formats to learn what a client is interested in ascertaining and to present the results from a statistical analysis
Construct and verify mathematical proofs
Discuss properties of estimators and explain the rationale and assumptions behind statistical procedures
Apply stochastic models to solve real-world problems
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Complete a high/secondary school curriculum which totals 12 years of primary-secondary education, and earn a graduation diploma or certificate
Complete high school curriculum with above satisfactory grades or marks which is equivalent to a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 grading scale or a qualifying Multi factor score.
In addition to minimum admissions requirements, international student applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum English proficiency required to attend Sonoma State University. International applicants may meet English proficiency by:
- Having attended 3 years full-time at an institution (secondary or postsecondary) where English is the primary language used OR
- Having been educated in one of the countries that qualify for an English waiver (listed below) OR
- Completion of GE Area A2/1A (Written Communication) at a US institution with a grade of C- or better OR
- Submit official verification of English proficiency via an exam (English proficiency test scores are valid when received from the testing agency and will be valid for 2 years from the test date).
TOEFL iBT Total Score = 61
TOEFL Paper-Based Exam = 500
IELTS Overall Total Band Score (Academic) = 6.0
Pearson PTE = 47
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
89528 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 200 USD
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