This pathway aligns with UMA’s Bachelor of Science in Data Science, and explores computer science, programming, and data science as well as exposes students to the math skills they will need to pursue this field. The emerging field of Data Science is based on the essential skills necessary to perform in a data-centric society. A data scientist is naturally interdisciplinary, with the ability to interpret and communicate findings, and apply problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and decision making skills in the workplace.
Early College Directed Credits
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| CIS 101: Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CIS 110: Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS 150: Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| MAT 115: Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| ENG 101: College Writing | 3 |
| COM 1XX: (any 100-level course) | 3 |
Related Majors and Certificates at UMA
- Bachelor of Science in Data Science
- Post-Baccalaureate in Data Science
- Data Science, Minor
Certificates
- Data Science
Related Careers
- Data Scientist
- Quantitative Analyst
- GIS Manager
- Big Data Scientist
- Data Architect
- Medical Data Analyst