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Associate of Science in Data Science
The Associate of Science in Data Science will cover foundational aspects of data science. Courses will cover functional coding and methods; analytical methods; descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics; and machine learning. Graduates will be able to deliver reproducible data analyses and solutions. Graduates will understand ethical, privacy, and security considerations in the conduct of data analyses. Graduates will be able to communicate the story in the data through the use of data visualization techniques.
This program has specific admission requirements.
Degree Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program of study, students will be able to:
- In response to a specific challenge or problem, gather appropriate data.
- Pre-process data, as appropriate, for anticipated final processing and analyses.
- Evaluate a variety of methods used to conduct a data analysis for a specified situation and given data then generate and effectively communicate a comprehensive report on this evaluation including all aspects of the results.
- Deliver reproducible analyses and results.
- Effectively communicate technical results to both or either a technical or non-technical audience.
- Explain the ethical, privacy, and security issues related to data science analyses and communication.
- Obtain real-world experience through project-based coursework and the associate-level seminar.
Programmatic Admission Requirements
For admission to the AS of Data Science, applicants must have completed preparation in mathematics equivalent to pre-calculus or higher. A review of high school or college transcripts showing completion of this requirement will be conducted during the admission process.
Please visit our AMU or APU undergraduate admission page for more information on institutional admission requirements.
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If you have questions regarding a program’s admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Team at 877-755-2787 or [email protected].
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
27
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (27 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
27
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.