Major in Data Science
Are you passionate about translating complex data into purposeful information? Are you drawn to numbers and statistics? Do you love to dig into the details and formulate creative solutions for technical problems? Then you could be a data science major in the making.
Our data science major is perfect for students with strong quantitative backgrounds who seek to develop the knowledge and skills needed to transform raw data into meaningful information. Our major will prepare you for exciting, high-demand data science positions in today’s marketplace.
Major course requirements
The B.S. in data science consists of 120 total credit hours, including:
- 39 credit hours in the major core, 3 credits of which constitute a capstone course that is expected to provide experiential learning. The capstone course will provide an opportunity for students to apply data science concepts to an application area while working in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- 23 credit hours of foundation courses.
Refer to the university catalog for course requirements and additional details. Following is a flow chart that details a possible four-year plan. Talk with your advisor for additional information and guidance.
Emphasis areas that help unearth your potential
Our emphasis areas allow you to align your coursework with your career goals. Whether you’re interested in agriculture, political science, geographic information systems, or computational biology, you have several focus areas to choose from. Refer to the current data science flow chart for more information about the areas of emphasis.
Double major
To become even more marketable in the workplace, consider adding a second major to your data science major. Majors in computer science, mathematics, and statistics pair well with data science, though almost any major would be enhanced by a data science degree. Following are data science flow charts for the current academic year, including courses from each of the top three double majors.