Program Description/Purpose: The computational and data science major is designed for students who wish to pursue a four-year degree in mathematics, statistical research, decision science, data analytics, or data science. The major prepares students with the core knowledge and skills needed for entry into baccalaureate schools of education programs in mathematics or data science.
Occupational Outcomes: Students who complete the program major can apply for junior/entry-level roles such as research analysts, data technicians, healthcare analysts, research statisticians, and other data science-related roles. Many employers will hire students at the junior level who have completed their associate degree with the understanding that candidates will complete additional study through the pursuit of a four-year degree.
Career paths for students who pursue this degree are broad and can vary based on the sector of interest (government, environmental studies, transportation, healthcare, etc.). Students with a data science education are highly sought after, and their skill sets are integral in most industries.
Examples of job titles for data science trained individuals include but are not limited to:
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Statistician
- Data Analyst
- Data Journalist
- Research Scientist
- Public Health Informaticist
- Data Visualization Expert
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Artificial Intelligence Analyst
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will apply the properties of graph theory to model and gather insights for an authentic (real-world) situation or problem.
- Students will acquire proficiency in the use of transformations of matrices in solving a variety of abstract and applied problems.
- Students will manipulate data, make inferences, and summarize findings of analysis concisely in both graphical and written format.
- Below is the recommended course sequence for full-time students.
- Courses are listed by the semester they are usually offered.
- Course availability in a given semester may vary.
- You can change the order or number of classes each semester, but taking fewer classes in a semester will mean more semesters to finish the program.
- Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.
- Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.
It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.
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