The Department of Applied Mathematics offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Statistics and Data Science through the College of Arts and Sciences. The BA degree is designed with an emphasis on inter- and cross-disciplinary training, and is intended to prepare students for a wide range of careers in areas such as statistics, data analytics, data science, business, engineering, economics, public health, epidemiology, insurance, forestry, psychology, social justice and human rights.<br><br>Courses at the undergraduate level are designed to provide students with skills in both traditional statistical methods and cutting edge data analysis techniques. These skills are in high demand in the current job market and prepare students for desirable careers in statistics and data science. Since statisticians and data scientists are often involved in interdisciplinary work, the BA degree requires an in-depth knowledge of some area of science, engineering, social science or liberal arts that uses statistics to solve important problems. This knowledge prepares graduates to successfully communicate and collaborate with practitioners in these fields. A capstone course in statistical collaboration provides the opportunity for students to synthesize their previous coursework and apply statistics and data science to help people solve real problems.