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University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Data Science

For a list of courses that satisfy core curriculum requirements, click here:  The Core Curriculum .

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science is designed to meet the growing demand for data scientists and data analysts with deep analytical and technical skills who can analyze massive amounts of data and extract information from complex data sources. The Program’s interdisciplinary curriculum provides students with content knowledge and skills across the broad field of data science, including information technology principles, concepts, practices, system and database software, learning from data, and analytical thinking.

Freshman Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 14

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 13

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Summary: Program in Data Science

Foundations: 13

Explorations: 21

  • African American Heritage & Legacies (3)

  • Creative Expression & Engagement (3)

  • Faith & Society (3)

  • Human Behavior (3)

  • The Examined Life (3)

  • The Human Past (3)

  • Scientific Reasoning (3)

Engagements: 6

Data Science: 10

Computer Science: 18

Mathematics: 12*

Statistics: 15

Free Electives/Minor/Concentration: 25

Total Hours: 120

*3 hours of Core for Quantitative Reasoning are also included under Math.