BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Data Science

This program will be offered beginning in fall 2022 pending final approval by our regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission. A PERSONALIZED ABOUT THE PROGRAM EDUCATION Through comprehensive coursework, the Bachelor of Science in Data Science Through multiple will provide you with skills in computer science and statistics. Once you emphases, you will have complete the program, you will possess a broad skill set that is highly sought the opportunity to tailor after by employers. your data science degree to match your passions. STUDENT OUTCOMES In our data science program, you’ll build the skills you need to succeed, Emphases include: including: • Behavioral Science • An understanding of the ways in which big data and data analytics apply to various fields, including business, public health, sports and more. • Bioinformatics • The ability to design quantitative experiments, and use critical thinking to • Cheminformatics ask questions of large data sets. • The ability to select and use machine learning algorithms to solve both • Customized computational and real world problems. specialization • An understanding of the properties and uses of a wide range of data structures. • Robust skills in developing data visualizations that are clear and valuable to non-technical stakeholders. • The ability to complete a full data analytics workflow, from exploratory data analysis to final conclusions. GO EUTECTICS GO! • Skill in Python, SQL, Regular Expressions and other languages available to Through UHSP’s varsity data scientists. esports team, you can • An understanding of, and the ability to use with high skills, the core compete with teams principles and techniques of data science and analytics from across the nation • A strong understanding of the importance of checking for bias in data- in our new, state-of-the- driven decision making. art gaming center. • An understand of data analytics and science jobs, and skill at the data To learn more science interview process about the esports • Robust linear algebra skills. program, recruiting and scholarship Visit uhsp.edu/academics to learn more about data science and other opportunities, visit programs at UHSP. uhsp.edu/athletics. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

With a bachelor’s degree in data science, you can jump-start your career as a:

• Data scientist • Big data solutions architect • Business intelligence analyst • Developer • Information technology officer • Machine learning engineer

These academic program profiles are produced for informational and promotional purposes. They are not intended to be comprehensive. Detailed admission, prerequisite and degree requirements are outlined in the Academic Catalog, available at uhsp.edu/catalog. PROGRAM OF STUDY

Below is a sample four-year plan of study for the Bachelor of Science in Data Science program. Courses and time to complete the program varies based on each student’s interests, course placements, earned credits and academic progress.

FIRST YEAR Fall Semester 16 credit hrs Spring Semester 15 credit hrs Programming for Everyone I* 3 credit hrs Programming for Everyone II* 3 credit hrs Foundations of Data Analytics I* 3 credit hrs Foundations of Data Analytics II* 3 credit hrs The Effective Writer 3 credit hrs Writer as Advocate 3 credit hrs Humanities & Fine Arts General Education 3 credit hrs Statistics for Health Sciences 3 credit hrs Foundations of Learning 1 credit hrs Public Speaking 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs SOPHOMORE YEAR Fall Semester 15 credit hrs Spring Semester 15 credit hrs Internet History, Technology and Security* 3 credit hrs Principles and Techniques of Data Analytics I* 3 credit hrs Applied Calculus I 3 credit hrs Probability 3 credit hrs Social Sciences General Education 3 credit hrs Social Sciences General Education 3 credit hrs Humanities & Fine Arts General Education 3 credit hrs Humanities & Fine Arts General Education 3 credit hrs Natural Sciences General Education 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs JUNIOR YEAR Fall Semester 15 credit hrs Spring Semester 15 credit hrs Principles and Techniques of Data Analytics II* 3 credit hrs Data Structures* 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs Elective or Biostatistics 3 credit hrs Humanities & Fine Arts General Education 3 credit hrs Natural Sciences General Education 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs Elective or Biostatistics 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs SENIOR YEAR Fall Semester 15 credit hrs Spring Semester 15 credit hrs Data Analytics Practicum* 3 credit hrs Programming or Data Analytics Elective* 3 credit hrs 300- or 400-level Programming or Data 3 credit hrs Data Science Capstone 3 credit hrs Analytics Elective* Selective 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs Elective 3 credit hrs TOTAL: 121 CREDIT HOURS

* Course delivered online.

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To learn more about our Bachelor of Science in Data Science or schedule a visit, contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or 314.446.8328.

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