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Four-Year GuideMathematics, Statistics ConcentrationBS260H2025-26Appalachian State University
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Mathematical Sciences
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This four year guide is a recommended semester-by semester plan of study for this major. All four year guides are meant to be an example of how a degree can be completed in four years. Individual plans will be developed for each student in consultation with their academic advisor. Prior credit, course availability, and student needs must be considered in developing the individual plan.
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Semester HoursCourse NameCredit HrMin GradeIn Major GPAImportant Notes
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Semester 1
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Semester Hrs:UCO 12003
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15Gen Ed Science Inquiry4
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Gen Ed Placeholder 13See General Education Requirements section below.
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Gen Ed Wellness Literacy1
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MAT 11104C-XMAT 1025 w/ min grade of 'C-' is prerequisite for MAT 1110. MAT 1110 also satisfies Gen Ed Quantitative Literacy.
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Semester 2
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Semester Hrs:RC 10003
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15Gen Ed Placeholder 23See General Education Requirements section below.
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Gen Ed Science Inquiry4
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Gen Ed Wellness Literacy1
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MAT 11204C-X
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Semester 3
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Semester Hrs:RC 20013
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14MAT 21304X
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MAT 22403X
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STT 38504X
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Semester 4
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Semester Hrs:Gen Ed Placeholder 33See General Education Requirements section below.
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16Gen Ed Placeholder 43See General Education Requirements section below.
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MAT 21104X
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MAT 31303X
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STT 38513X
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Semester 5
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Semester Hrs:Gen Ed Placeholder 53See General Education Requirements section below.
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16MAT 23103X
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MAT 32203X[WID]
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Statistics Elective Course 14XTotal of 10 hrs. Choose from 'Statistics Electives' list on POS.
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[FAD] or Free Elective3See [FAD] Foundations of American Democracy in the notes below.
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Semester 6
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Semester Hrs:Gen Ed Placeholder 63
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16MAT 43103X
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STT 32504X
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Statistics Elective Course 23XTotal of 10 hrs. Choose from 'Statistics Electives' list on POS.
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Free Elective3
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Semester 7
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Semester Hrs:MAT 40401X[CAP] The capstone course has a co-requisite of concurrent enrollment in an associated 4000 level course. Please consult with your departmental advisor when determining course options.
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13STT 48803X
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Statistics Elective Course 33XTotal of 10 hrs. Choose from 'Statistics Electives' list on POS.
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Related Coursework Course 13X*See Related Coursework Information below.
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Related Coursework Course 23X*See Related Coursework Information below.
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Semester 8
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Semester Hrs:Related Coursework Course 33X
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15Statistics Elective Course 43XIf needed, otherwise take free elective here.
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Free Elective3
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Free Elective3Take enough free elective hours to reach the minimum 120 required to earn a degree.
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Total Hours120Program of Study (POS)
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General Requirements Summary
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Minimum Total HoursGen Ed. HoursMajor GPAOverall GPAWriting
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120412.002.00RC 1000 and RC 2001
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General Education Requirements - 41 Semester Hours Total
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Program CategoriesHoursImportant Notes – Be sure to check for Gen Ed courses required in your major
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First Year Seminar3Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year.
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Wellness Literacy2
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Quantitative Literacy4
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First Year Writing3Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year
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Sophomore Writing3
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Humanity and Its Systems (HUM), Intercultural Literacy (ICL) and Sustainability & Climate Literacy (SCL)18Choose at least one course from each of the three categories. As part of those course choices, be sure to also choose at least one course for each of the 4 required designations [(FA), (LS), (HS), (SS)].
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Science Inquiry8It is possible to take up to 10 hours of Science Inquiry courses, depending upon your choice of science. 8 hours is the minimum requirement. If you take a 10 hour science sequence, you will have 2 fewer Free Elective hours needed to reach 120 total hours.
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You must also meet the Fine Arts, Literary Studies, Historical Studies, and the Social Science Designation requirements. Those should be met within the courses students choose for the SCL, HUM or ICL course requirements. The FAD (Foundations of American Democracy) course can be taken as part of General Education coursework, Major coursework or Minor coursework.
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Foundations of American Democracy
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The [FAD] requirement may be fulfilled with General Education Courses, Major Courses or Minor Courses. Which one is best for a student will depend upon their chosen major/minor. A list of courses that will fulfill this requirement can be found here: LINK to Foundations of American Democracy Information. The General Education Checksheet shows these courses with an American Flag icon.
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Additional Notes:
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Major GPA InformationRelated Coursework Information
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Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major department, plus any other courses under Major Requirements.9 hours total. Choose additional courses from any 2000 level or above Computer Science (CS) courses excluding C_S 3520 and C_S 4900, or any courses in the Statistics Electives list not used to satisfy previous requirements, or any of the courses on the list under 'Related Coursework' section in the POS.
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Residency Requirements:
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30 hours overall must be from App State
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18 hours in the major must be from App State
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9 hours in the minor must be from App State
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Please consult with your advisor to ensure you will complete the appropriate number of free electives as needed to reach the 120 total hours required for your degree.
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