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Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Data Science B.S. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
Degree Sheet
A degree sheet for the Data Science B.S. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.
This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.
College Core Curriculum (31-43)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum.
Classes in the may may satisfy this requirement. Consult with an Academic Advisor.
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum.
Classes in the may may satisfy this requirement. Consult with an Academic Advisor.
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements (47 Credits plus 18 Credit Minor)
Mathematics and Statistics Core (17 Credits)
Computer Science and Data Science Core Requirements (18 Credits)
| CS 138 | Programming For Data Science In Python I | 3.00 |
| CS 238 | Programming For Data Science In Python II | 3.00 |
| DATA 101 | Introduction to Data Science | 3.00 |
| DATA 210 | Introduction to SQL for Data Science | 3.00 |
| DATA 220 | Research Methods for Data Science | 3.00 |
| DATA 310 | Data Visualization | 3.00 |
Professional Skills (6 Credits)
Select any two courses from the following list of electives:
| COM 102 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| COM 315 | Small Group Communication | 3.00 |
| COM 329 | Business and Professional Speaking | 3.00 |
| COM 404 | Principles of Persuasion | 3.00 |
| COM 434 | Communication and Conflict Resolution | 3.00 |
| ENG 204 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3.00 |
| ENG 407A | Fundamentals of Business Writing | 3.00 |
| ENG 407B | Fundamentals of Technical Writing | 3.00 |
| MGT 415 | Business and Society | 3.00 |
Capstone or Internship (3 Credits)
Select one of the following courses:
Elective Courses (6 Credits)
Students should select:
- Any 300+ level DATA course (3 Credits)
- Any other 300+ level DATA, MATH, STAT, or CS course (3 Credits)
Courses may be used as electives if they are not used to fulfill other requirements towards the major.
Academic Minor (18 Credits)
Select and complete any academic minor other than the Data Science Minor.
Note: A second major meets this requirement as well
General Electives (12-24 Credits)
General elective credits to bring total overall credits to 120.
Note: Students must complete a total of at least 30 upper division credits from Nevada State University