Statistics: Actuarial Science
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science |
| Major: | Statistics |
| Concentration: | Actuarial Science |
| Effective Term: | Fall 2023 |
The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.
Actuaries assemble and analyze data to estimate the probability and likely cost of an event such as death, sickness, injury, disability, or loss of property. Actuaries also address financial questions, including those involving the level of pension contributions required to produce a certain retirement income level and the way in which a company should invest resources to maximize return on investments in light of potential risk. The BS in Statistics with a concentration in Actuarial Science prepares graduates for such a career. Using their broad knowledge of statistics, mathematics, and finance, actuaries help design insurance policies, pension plans, and other financial strategies in a manner which will help ensure that the plans are maintained on a sound financial basis. A career in actuarial science is one of the best options that a student with talents and interests in statistics and mathematics can pursue. The job market has growing demand for actuaries, and high-paying entry jobs are available in the insurance, consulting, and financial services industries. Visit the Department of Mathematics and Statistics webpage for additional information.
Career Planning
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Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.
Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
- Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
- Students requiring preparation for MAC 2311 Calculus I should take MAC 1147 Precalculus.
- STA4322 Statistical Theory is the most challenging course in the Statistics major and should be taken in the senior year. Successful completion of STA4322 Statistical Theory is required prior to STA4945 Statistics Capstone.
- Actuarial Science students are required to complete 12 semester hours of Major Electives. Students should take two of the Major Electives in Statistics (STA prefix) whenever they are offered. See the university catalog, or personalized Degree Evaluation for a list of approved Major Electives. Consult an academic advisor or Math & Statistics Department chairperson regarding approval of additional Major Elective options.
- A minor is required for this degree. Actuarial Science students must select a minor from among biology, physics, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, economics or business. Statistics majors selecting a Minor in Math must visit the university catalog for variations within this Minor. Students must consult the Math & Statistics Department chairperson to select a different minor. Minors are generally completed during the last 60 hrs of your program. Your minor may require prerequisites, so choosing a minor early is beneficial. See your academic advisor to declare a minor. Double majors are exempt from a minor. For additional information visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.
- Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
- A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation.
Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose | 3 |
| MAC2311 (GM) Calculus I (Program Prerequisite) | 4 |
| Select a Lab Science course for the Science Major (See Degree Evaluation) | 4 |
| STA2023 (GM) Elem Statistics-Business | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed for 120 total hours) | 1 - 3 |
| Total Hours: |
15 - 17 |
Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1143 (GW) Evidence and Style OR IDS1932 First Year IDS Writing Seminar | 3 |
| MAC2312 (GM) Calculus II (Program Prerequisite) | 4 |
| Select a Lab Science course for the Science Major (See Degree Evaluation) | 4 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed for 120 total hours) | 1 - 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 - 17 |
Mile Marker(s) MAC2311 (GM) Calculus I Minimum Grade C |
Summer 1
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 3 | |
Mile Marker(s) MAC2312 Calculus II Minimum Grade C |
Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select at least one: MAC2313 Calculus III; MAS3105 Linear Algebra; STA4321 Probability and Statistics OR MAP3170 Financial Math for Actuarial Science (MAP3170 is offered Fall term only) (Prereq for all of these courses: MAC2312 Calculus II) | 3 - 4 | |
| STA3163 (GM)Statistical Methods I (Offered Fall term only) | 4 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| NOTE: Students should select a Minor from the options listed above by the end of their Sophomore year. Consult your academic advisor and the university catalog for more information. | ||
| Total Hours: |
13 - 14 | |
Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least one: MAC2313 Calculus III, MAS3105 Linear Algebra, OR STA4321 Probability and Statistics (Prereq for all of these courses: MAC2312 Calculus II) | 4 | |
| STA3164 (GM)Statistical Methods II (Offered Spring term only) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| COP2220 Programming I (OR any Scientific Computer Programming Course) Programming course may be taken any Term | 3 | |
| Select a Minor Course (See Minor options listed above) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 16 | |
Mile Marker(s) STA4321 (GM)Probability and Statistics Minimum Grade C |
Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least one: MAC2313 Calculus III, MAS3105 Linear Algebra, STA4321 Probability and Statistics OR MAP3170 Financial Math for Actuarial Science (MAP3170 is offered Fall term only) (Prereq for all of these courses: MAC2312 Calculus II) | 3 - 4 | |
| Select two: Major Electives OR Major Requirements (See list of approved Actuarial Science courses on Degree Evaluation or in the university catalog) | 6 | |
| Select a Minor Course (See Minor options listed above) | 3 | |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 2 - 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 14 - 16 | |
Mile Marker(s) All BA/BS Statistics Program Prerequisites STA3163 (GM)Statistical Methods I Minimum Grade C MAP3170 Financial Math Minimum Grade C |
Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select two: Major Electives OR Major Requirements (See list of approved Actuarial Science courses on Degree Evaluation or in the university catalog) | 6 | |
| Select a Minor Course (See Minor options listed above) | 3 | |
| Select a Minor Course (See Minor options listed above) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
Mile Marker(s) MAS3105 (GM) Linear Algebra Minimum Grade C STA3164 (GM)Statistical Methods II Minimum Grade C Civic Literacy Requirement |
Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| STA4322 (GM) Statistical Theory (Offered Fall term only) | 4 | |
| Select two: Major Electives OR Major Requirements (See list of approved Actuarial Science courses on Degree Evaluation or in the university catalog) | 6 | |
| Select a Minor Course (See Minor options listed above) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 2 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
Mile Marker(s) STA4322 (GM) Statistical Theory Minimum Grade C |
Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| STA4945 Capstone Experience in Statistics Department Permission required prior to Registration | 1 |
| STA4912 Research Experience in Statistics - Directed Independent Study | 2 |
| Select a Minor Course (See Minor options listed above) | 3 |
| Select a Major Elective OR Major Requirement (See list of approved Actuarial Science courses on Degree Evaluation or in the university catalog) | 3 |
| Select 3000/4000 level Free Electives (If needed) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12 |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |