In this rigorous and forward-thinking department, students gain the knowledge and broad analytical skills they need to compete and succeed in today’s digital, information-driven world. Our growing department is home to faculty-scholars who are deeply committed to student success.

Our students value the sense of community we have here—they meet others who think like them and are enthusiastic about the same things.
KAREN BURO, PROFESSOR
Using statistics to tell a sports story
In applied statistics, students are encouraged to study topics of personal interest for their research projects. For Nicholas Lupul, that meant watching a lot of basketball.
basketball sitting on empty court Full Story
Dig a little deeper

We offer senior-level courses that allow you to explore specialized content or emerging issues in greater depth. The topics change each year and reflect the particular expertise of our faculty members.

Special Topics Courses