The Statistics 4 plus1 (BS/MS) Program, is offered to assist students with (1) taking advantage of the excellent undergraduate program, (2) making full use of the available graduate internship and research programs and (3) earning an advanced degree in an accelerated time frame, making students very competitive and marketable after the successful completion of the program. As in the Statistics MS program, the 41 (BS/MS) Statistics program provides a balance of a foundation in theoretical statistics, applied coursework in statistical techniques, and opportunities for application of statistical knowledge through the StatLab and internships with local companies. Students completing the Statistics 41 (BS/MS) degree in Statistics will: Have a theoretical foundation in probability, mathematical statistics, and optimization. Have a core set of coursework in practical applications in regression, design of experiments, and multivariate methods Have exposure to Statistical Consulting. Have an opportunity to apply the course work in a thesis, applied research, or an internship.