<p>I am in my second year of college. I had intended to go into pre-nursing and took some nursing pre-req's. I have been thinking long and hard about what I should major in and what I feel works for me. I have been considering a statistics major. Can I transfer to another school as a statistics major even though I don't have the pre-reqs for the statistics major yet? (I am a sophomore right now.) </p>
<p>The only relatable pre-req I have is Calc I.</p>
<p>Whether you can graduate on time will depend on the curriculum, but you should be able to transfer if you need to.</p>
<p>Most B.A./B.S. in Statistics programs are basically Math programs with probability and statistics courses as the emphasis. The typical B.A./B.S. in Statistics program will be like the following:</p>
<p>Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III</p>
<p>Why?..some areas of probability and statistics that calculates the probability of of random variables can use triple integrals.</p>
<p>Linear Algebra</p>
<p>Why?..stat topics like variance, covariance, regression and linear statistical models use linear algebra.</p>
<p>Advanced Calculus/Analysis/Real Analysis</p>
<p>Why…for the areas I mentioned above, you will need to prove things in advanced statistics courses using theoretical calculus. Those courses are:</p>
<p>Mathematical Statistics I & II</p>
<p>After that, you branch off into your probability/statistics electives like:</p>
<p>Experimental Design
Statistical Quality Control
Stochastic Processes
Simulation
Computational Statistics (big in Cloud Computing)
Regression
Time-Series Analysis
Reliability Theory
…and other areas</p>
<p>I would STRONGLY supplement your Stats degree with computer science. The field of data science (deeper data mining) is growing.</p>
<p>Typical lower division math prerequisites for majoring in statistics are calculus, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra. This is typically four semesters’ worth of courses, but after calculus 2, you may be able to take the multivariable calculus and linear algebra courses concurrently, so that you will have completed the math prerequisites by the end of your second year (i.e. you will be ready to start upper division statistics and math courses).</p>