A joint statistics/mathematics major is offered in cooperation between the department of Statistics and the Mathematics department. The joint statistics/mathematics major provides a stronger preparation for graduate study in statistics. Students who are interested most in applying statistics in industry, government, or in applied areas of graduate study should take the statistics major. The department encourages interdisciplinary study, and students should consult with departmental advisers to plan their program. A total of 56 credits is required for this joint major with 28 of the credits in mathematics and 25 of the credits in statistics and 3 credits in computer science.