Undergraduate Major in Data Science

Undergraduate Major in Data Science

The Data Science major is intended for students with strong quantitative backgrounds and has the goal of educating students on the technical fundamentals of Data Science, with a focus on developing the knowledge and skills needed to transform data into insights. The major is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to prepare themselves for the exciting Data Scientist positions that are in high demand today.

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Major requirements

Core - 39 credit hours of core courses

Emphasis Area - 9 credit hours in a specific area to examine applications and theory of data sciences 

Foundation - 26 credit hours of foundation courses

Emphasis area

At least 3 credits from the approved list of courses

(full list can be found on the catalog or the "Data Science Flow Chart, 2024-2025" linked below)


At least 6 credits from courses at the 3000, 4000, or 5000 level from the following designations:

A B E, ADVRT, AGRON, AN S, ARCH, BCBIO, COM S, C R P, CPR E, CYB E, CYBSC, DS, E E, ECON, FIN, GIS, I E, JL MC, LA, LING, MATH, MIS, MKT, POL S, S E, SOC, STAT, TSM


Data Science Flow Chart, 2024-2025

Data Science Flow Chart, 2023-2024

Data Science Flow Chart, 2022-2023

Adisak Sukul
Students will need more and more skills to acquire, process, clean, analyze, and present data by using data visualization. The data science program delivers these skills and the knowledge they need to apply them.
— Adisak Sukul, ISU Faculty Member

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