The admission requirements for the Data Science Certificate Program is a Bachelor’s degree in any field. Students should have already completed at least two of the following three preparatory requirements.
1. DASC 5031 Python for Data Science, or equivalent (3 hours)
2. DASC 5032 Data Structures for Data Science, or equivalent (3 hours)
3. STAT 3334 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers, or equivalent (3 hours)
Students may take the last remaining preparatory course concurrently with courses in the certificate program.
The GRE is not required since the certificate program is considered as a non-degree seeking program. The following factors will be considered favorably.
• A GPA of 3.0 or above
• A degree in a computing or mathematics area
• Prior data-related job experience.
Alternatively, a student successfully completed the Data Science Basics Certificate with a four-course GPA of 3.0 or above will be accepted.
To earn the certificate, the four-course set must be completed within a two-year time limit. Please note that the certificate adheres to standard university policy on continuous enrollment. Upon the successful completion of the certificate with a four-course GPA of 3.0 or above, students will satisfy the admission requirements of the Master of Science in Data Science degree program. They will need to apply within one year of the completion of the certificate. The 12 hours of courses in the certificate program will fulfill 12 hours of requirements in the MS DS program.
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