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May 02, 2024
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American University Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Data Science (BS)
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Offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics , College of Arts and Sciences , the Data Science (BS) prepares students for data analytic positions in academia, government, and industry that require extensive knowledge of statistical and computational tools. The program consists of a technical core and significant coursework within the student’s chosen application area.
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Admission to the Program
New freshmen and transfer students are admitted through the university’s Admissions Office. Students currently enrolled in the university who wish to transfer into the Department of Mathematics and Statistics or develop a double major or minor should have a grade point average of 2.50 or higher and the approval of the undergraduate academic advisor.
Major Requirements
- 50 credit hours with grades of C or better, including at least 18 credit hours at or above 300-level
Statistics (4 credit hours)
Complete 4 credit hours from the following:
Intermediate Statistics (3 credit hours)
Complete 3 credit hours from the following:
Required (16 credit hours)
Tracks (27 credit hours)
Complete 27 credit hours from one of the following tracks:
Required (15 credit hours)
Marketing (3 credit hours)
Complete 3 credit hours from the following:
Electives (9 credit hours)
Complete 9 credit hours from the following, or other coursework as approved by the department:
Required (15 credit hours)
Electives (12 credit hours)
Complete 12 credit hours from the following, or other coursework as approved by the department:
Required (15 credit hours)
Electives (12 credit hours)
Complete 12 credit hours from the following, or other coursework as approved by the department:
Required (15 credit hours)
Cybersecurity Core (9 credit hours)
Complete 9 credit hours from the following:
Cybersecurity Electives (3 credit hours)
Complete 3 credit hours from the following:
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