Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Data Science Major

Major Requirements

The requirements for a major in data science are 38-39 credits:

Required Courses
MATH 121Calculus I4
CSC 125Introduction to Computer Science4
CSC 225Fundamental Structures4
CSC 330Introduction to Database Management3
DATA 200Introduction to Data Analytics4
DATA 470Applied Data Project4
Select one of the following:3-4
Introduction to Statistics
Business Statistics
Statistics and Psychology Measurement
Research Methods and Statistics
12 Additional credits in Data numbered 300 and above12
Total Hours38-39

Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree.  See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.
 

Suggested Four-Year Plan

The four-year plan detailed below is a suggested coursework sequence. This plan may need to be adapted based on course offerings as well as individual student circumstances, such as transfer credit and study away experiences. 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
FYS 110 Engaged Citizenship Seminar 4
COM 110
Communicating to Engage
or Writing to Engage
4
DATA 200 Introduction to Data Analytics 4
MATH 121 Calculus I 4
WELL 110 Engaging in Lifelong Wellness 1
 Hours17
Spring
MATH 205
Introduction to Statistics
or Business Statistics
3-4
CSC 125 Introduction to Computer Science 4
ENG 110
Writing to Engage
or Communicating to Engage
4
Core Exploration - Humanities 4
WELL 111 Engaging in a Balanced Life 1
 Hours16-17
Second Year
Fall
CSC 225 Fundamental Structures 4
DATA 317 Forecasting (or Minor or Elective Course) 4
World Language I 4
Core Exploration - Natural Science 4
 Hours16
Spring
DATA 318
Data Mining
or Applied Statistical Models
4
CSC 330 Introduction to Database Management 3
World Language II 4
Core Exploration - Social Science 4
 Hours15
Third Year
Fall
DATA 470 Applied Data Project (or Minor or Elective Course) 4
DATA 317 Forecasting (or Minor or Elective) 4
REL 200 Christianity and Religious Diversity 4
Core Exploration - Arts 4
 Hours16
Spring
DATA 318
Data Mining
or Applied Statistical Models
4
Critical Issues Course 4
Elective or Recommended Supporting Course 3-4
Elective or Recommended Supporting Course 3-4
 Hours14-16
Fourth Year
Fall
Religion 300 J Core Course 4
DATA 470 Applied Data Project (or Elective) 4
Elective or Recommended Supporting Course 3-4
Elective or Recommended Supporting Course 3-4
Minor or Elective Course 3-4
 Hours17-20
Spring
Elective or Recommended Supporting Course 3-4
Elective or Recommended Supporting Course 3-4
Core Exploration - Social Science 4
Minor or Elective Course 3-4
Minor or Elective Course 3-4
 Hours16-20
 Total Hours127-137
Recommended Supporting Courses
MATH 122Calculus II4
MATH 223Calculus III4
MATH 310Linear Algebra4
MATH 315Probability and Mathematical Statistics4
MATH 330Real Analysis I4
DATA 316Applied Statistical Models4
DATA 317Forecasting4
DATA 318Data Mining4
DATA 470Applied Data Project4