There are nine essential skills you should have in order to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.

Essential skills built through majoring in MAJOR include:

• Mathematical Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Complex Problem Solving

Click here to learn more about each essential skill.

Students graduating from MAJOR often find themselves in Actuaries, Operational Research, Education, and Finance.

• Employment in Statistical Science is
  projected to grow by 6.7% in 2024-2026.

Click here to explore career opportunities by major.

Click here to learn more about applying to graduate school.

Major milestones consist of activities students should complete during their first year, middle years and last year at MSU Denver. These milestones will help prospective and current students explore major and career options and create a year-by-year plan to integrate curricular (what happens inside the classroom), co-curricular (what happens inside and outside the classroom, and non-curricular (what happens outside the classroom) experiences. For example, milestones might list specific classes student should take at specific times along their journey or may suggest when students should participate in research opportunities with faculty members.

Simply put, Major Milestones are meant to enhance your student experience and set you up for success.

To use this tool to the fullest, follow these steps

1. Click on your year in school from the list below.
2. Read the steps listed in each category: Cultivate, Engage and Prepare.
3. Complete any necessary steps listed.
4. Check out further resources by connecting with your academic advisor, the Classroom to Career Hub, and your department faculty.

All options listed below are available in-person and online unless noted otherwise.

• Attend orientation and register for classes.
• Meet with your Academic Advisor.
• Complete FAFSA/CASFA/COF and the General Scholarship Application.

• Join a student organization and get connected to support on campus.
• Declare a major, (explore our fully online programs!) or meet with an exploratory advisor to learn about options.
• Attend signature events on campus (Convocation, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.).

• Make sure to attend the orientation session
• Register for your classes, and schedule a meeting with your assigned academic advisor
• Connect with your faculty advisor to plan for your Statistical Science major

• Connect with your professors and inquire about opportunities like upcoming conferences
• Get involved with an on-campus organization

• Opt-In for a Career Peer Mentor for the upcoming academic year
• Make use of the C2Hub resources, including Career Link and resume support

• Consider adding a minor or certificate to your chosen major.
• Explore resources like the tutoring program or the writing center.
• Get familiar with MSU Denver’s Academic Planning Tool.

• Explore student leadership on campus and volunteering in your community.
• Earn credit and gain experience through an internship, study abroad, or community-engaged learning.
• Attend identity or interest-based campus events like the Richard T. Castro speaker series.

• Connect with the Undergraduate Research and Scholarship program.
• Attend an in-person Career Fair to network and secure a professional headshot.
• Connect with the Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) for opportunities for professional mentoring and job shadowing.

• If you choose, select a minor that complements your Statistical Science degree
• Schedule meetings with your professional academic advisor and faculty advisor at least once per semester

• Reach out to instructors to learn about research opportunities
• Attend department events, such as guest speakers and student presentations

• Connect with the C2Hub regarding Earn & Learn, upcoming events within the area, and workshops, such as time management

• Meet with your advisor to complete remaining graduation requirements.
• Ready to Graduate? Check out this guide from the registrar!
• Attend or present in-person at a major-specific or industry-specific conference or networking event.

• Attend in-person alumni and campus-wide networking events.
• Submit a proposal to present in-person at the Undergraduate Research Conference.
• Seek to collaborate with local civic organizations.

• Finalize your portfolio of relevant projects and skills.
• Attend in-person career-focused events with an industry-ready resume.
• Identify needs for Professional Certifications or MCAT/LSAT etc. and prepare for professional school admissions.
• Prepare and submit applications for jobs, graduate school, or relevant post-grad training.

• Meet with your academic advisor to confirm that you have met all the necessary requirements for graduation
• Register for a Senior Experience course in the major
• Apply for graduation!

• Consider participating in events that can help you advance both professionally and personally

• Make sure of job fairs
• Seek advice from your faculty advisor to consider a graduate program that aligns with your interests
• Attend Job Fairs