Declare the Minor
The minor is for students who want to study a significant amount of statistics and probability at the upper division level. It will provide them with formal recognition for their effort on their transcript, but not on their diploma.
When to apply:
Students are encouraged to submit an application in the semester they are completing their last prerequisite(s). Statistics minor applications are generally accepted on a rolling basis but must be processed within the applicable time frame expected by the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society: "All minors must be declared prior to the first day of classes in the term in which you intend to graduate. For summer graduates, minors must be declared prior to the first day of Summer Session A."
How to apply:
- Select your Statistics Minor courses.
- Create a long term program plan.
- (If applicable) Collect and prepare to upload documentation verifying completion of prerequisites if they currently do not appear in CalCentral
- For courses taken at another 4-year college or a community college outside of California, you will be expected to attach an equivalency evaluation completed by the Math Department.
- Complete the Statistics Minor Application
- (Optional) Schedule an appointment with a Statistics Advisor. Students who have already completed the prerequisites are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a Staff Advisor after submitting their application to confirm eligibility, go over their program plan, and expedite the minor declaration process.
When are applications processed?
Applications for students with prerequisites in progress are processed 2-3 Weeks after finals end. Applications for students who have completed all prerequisites are processed within 2 weeks or during a scheduled advising appointment (which ever is sooner). No applications are processed during the first 3 weeks of the fall and spring semesters. Students submitting their application the semester before their Expected Graduation Term should meet with a Statistics advisor by the end of RRR week to ensure that their application is fully processed and reflected in Calcentral before the Friday deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the Statistics Department grading policies for semesters during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Please see the Statistics Department grading policies for the SP20, FA20, SP21, and SUM21 semesters linked here.
- If I took the AP Exam, A-Levels, IB or courses at another college, can I waive out of the pre-major Math requirements?
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The Statistics Department defers to the Mathematics Department’s evaluation of course equivalence to the pre-major requirements. Here are currently established standards:
AP Credit
If you received a score of 3 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam, or a score of 3 or 4 on the AP Calculus BC Exam, then Math 1A requirement is waived. If you received a 5 on the AP Calculus BC Exam, both the Math 1A and Math 1B requirements are waived. You will still need to take Math 53 and Math 54 at a UC.
Transfer Credit, A-Levels, and IB
Students who took courses at a California community college can determine whether those courses are equivalent to UC Berkeley courses using the Assist.org tool. Courses taken at another 4-year institution or a community college outside of California need to be evaluated by the Mathematics Department. Upload the completed evaluation(s) with you when you are ready to declare the major.
If you have A-Level Math exam credits or an International Baccalaureate (IB) Math Exam Credit, you can waive out of Math 1A and/or Math 1B. We abide by what the Math Department deems as equivalent, which is subject to change:
- A-Level Math (grade of ''B'' or better) = Math 1A Equivalency
- A-Level Further Math (grade of ''B'' or better) = Math 1A & Math 1B Equivalency
- Singapore A-Level Exams H1 Math = Math 16A, H2 Math = Math 1A, and H2 Further Math = Math 1A and Math 1B Equivalency
- Refer to Math Department for IB Exam Credit
Students who have taken equivalents of ALL FOUR prerequisite courses at non-UC institutions are still required to take at least one Math course at Berkeley to establish a UC GPA. These students may choose Math 54 or Math 91 on "Linear Algebra" (B+ required) or Math 110 (B required) or alternative course with consent of the Head Undergraduate Faculty Advisor.
Students lacking partial material of any of the lower division prerequisites should see the Mathematics Department to discuss completing Mathematics 49. For example, students lacking the material on linear algebra in Mathematics 54 may learn this material by enrolling in Mathematics 49 and attending the portion of Math 54 on Linear Algebra. See information from the Mathematics Department on their Course Equivalency page.
- What if I took the Math 16A-B series at UC Berkeley? Math 10A-10B at UC Berkeley?
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If you have only completed Math 16A, you must still complete Math 1A or equivalent (at another college is fine as long as it is equivalent according to assist.org or the Math Department). If you took both Math 16A and Math 16B, you can waive out of Math 1A, but must take Math 1B or equivalent. Students can no longer take Math 49 to learn the Math 1B material lacking in Math 16B.
Students who have completed the Math 10A-10B series should see the Head Undergraduate Faculty Advisor. Bring a copy of your transcript.
- Does taking the online Math X1A-B through UC Berkeley Extension fulfill Math 1A-B at UC Berkeley?
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Generally, NO. The Statistics Department defers to the evaluation of the UC Extension courses by the UC Berkeley Math Department. In Spring 2012, the Math Department faculty reviewed the X1A-B curriculum and deemed the online X1A and X1B courses not equivalent to Math 1A-B at UC Berkeley. Students who have not yet taken X1A or X1B should NOT take them to satisfy Statistics major requirements. Students who have already taken X1A-B may request an evaluation from the Math Department to determine if Math 1A or 1B need to be taken. Grades in other math courses like Math 53 and Math 54 are factored into whether or not a student would need to take 1A or 1B.
Please note: Math XB1A and XB1B (in-class courses offered through the Fall Program for Freshmen) ARE equivalent to Math 1A and 1B and are accepted as prerequisites for the Statistics major. These courses are different from the online Math X1A and X1B offered through UC Extension.
- Do Math N1A, Math N1B, Math N53, Math W53, and Math N54 satisfy the Math Prerequisites?
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Yes, Math N1A, N1B, N53 and N54 taught at UC Berkeley are summer versions of Math 1A, 1B, 53, and 54; and Math W53 is the web-version of Math 53. The format of these courses are different than those offered in Fall and Spring but the content is the same so they can be used to satisfy Statistics major math prerequisites.
- I took a prerequisite and earned a P. Can I declare?
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No, you must earn at least a C in each prerequisite before you can declare and meet the minimum 3.2 math prerequisite GPA. To calculate the GPA, a letter grade is required. You will need to repeat the course or see the Head Undergraduate Faculty Advisor about alternatives, such as taking an upper division math course. These kinds of exceptions are considered on an individual basis by the Head Undergraduate Faculty Advisor and are rare.
Due to the extenuating circumstances of Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 please see Response to P/NP Default Grading Option For Spring 2020 or FA20 and SP21 Grading Policy for the Statistics Major which outline exceptions to the letter grade requirement. The FA20 and SP21 grading policy is applicable to Summer 2021 as well.
- I received a C- in a prerequisite. Can I declare?
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No, you must earn at least a C in each prerequisite before you can declare as well as have at least a 3.2 GPA in the math prerequisites. You will need to repeat the course.
- I am enrolled in my last prerequisite. Can I declare?
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You can submit an application, but you will not be declared until all prerequisites are completed. We do not offer conditional declarations.