3.00 overall GPA required.
Students in the Data Science major must also successfully complete the following courses with a C- or higher by the end of their second semester in the major: CSIT 104, CSIT 114, and MATH 111 or MATH 122.
Please note: The above majors have a retention policy. Students must maintain a minimum 2.60 cumulative GPA during their first three semesters.
120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree.
Degree Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Seminar | 1 | |
| SEEDS General Education Requirements | 27-30 | |
| Major Requirements | 77-83 | |
| Free Electives | 15-6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science Requirements | ||
| CSIT 104 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| CSIT 114 | Python Programming II | 3 |
| CSIT 213 | Data Structures and Algorithms in Python | 3 |
| CSIT 230 | Computer Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 256 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| CSIT 275 | Introduction to R Programming | 3 |
| CSIT 355 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 359 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| CSIT 360 | Advanced Techniques in Data Science | 3 |
| CSIT 440 | Principles of Data Mining | 3 |
| CSIT 455 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| CSIT 491 | Internship Education in Computing Technology | 3 |
| or CSIT 497 | Undergraduate Research I | |
| Complete 6 credits of CSIT courses at the 300-400 level. | 6 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | ||
| CSIT 170 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| AMAT 120 | Applied Calculus A | 4 |
| or MATH 122 | Calculus I | |
| AMAT 220 | Applied Calculus B | 4 |
| or MATH 221 | Calculus II | |
| AMAT 345 | Applied Probability | 3 |
| or MATH 340 | Probability | |
| STAT 230 | Data Science and Statistics | 3 |
| Required Minor | ||
| Complete a required minor (See list below). | 18-24 | |
| Total Credits | 77-83 | |
Required Minor
Earth and Environmental Science
Geographic Information Science
New Student Seminar
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100. | ||
| Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor. | 1 | |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | ||
| First Year Seminar | ||
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | ||
| New Student Seminar | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | ||
| Pathways to Adult Learning | ||
| New Student Seminar | ||
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | ||
| Introduction to Nursing | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | ||
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | ||
| Effective Writing I | ||
| Complete one Effective Writing I course. | 3 | |
| Effective Writing II | ||
| Complete one Effective Writing II course. | 3 | |
| Interactive Communication | ||
| Complete one Interactive Communication course. | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Fulfilled by CSIT 170 in the major. | ||
| Political and Civic Life | ||
| Complete one Political and Civic Life course. | 3 | |
| World Language | ||
| Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level. | 3-6 | |
| Exploration | ||
| Complete one course from four different Exploration categories. | 9 | |
| Analyzing Cultures and Societies | ||
| Creative Expression | ||
| Ethical Inquiry | ||
| Historical Thinking | ||
| Literary and Artistic Analysis | ||
| Scientific Reasoning | ||
| Fulfilled by CSIT 104 in the major. | ||
| Total Credits | 24-27 | |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| New Student Seminar | 1 | SEEDS: Effective Writing II | 3 |
| SEEDS: Effective Writing I | 3 | CSIT 114 | 3 |
| SEEDS: World Language I | 3 | SEEDS: World Language II | 3 |
| CSIT 104 (Fulfills SEEDS Exploration 1: Scientific Reasoning) | 3 | AMAT 220 | 4 |
| AMAT 120 | 4 | SEEDS: Interactive Communication | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SEEDS: Political and Civic Life | 3 | SEEDS Exploration 3 | 3 |
| AMAT 345 | 3 | STAT 230 | 3 |
| CSIT 213 | 3 | CSIT 230 | 3 |
| CSIT 170 (Fulfills SEEDS: Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 | CSIT 256 | 3 |
| SEEDS Exploration 1: Ethical Inquiry | 3 | SEEDS Exploration 4 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CSIT 275 | 3 | CSIT 360 | 3 |
| CSIT 355 | 3 | CSIT 440 | 3 |
| CSIT 359 | 3 | Minor Course 3 | 3 |
| Minor Course 1 | 3 | Minor Course 4 | 3 |
| Minor Course 2 | 3 | Minor Course 5 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CSIT 455 | 3 | CSIT 491 or 497 | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | Minor Elective 8 | 3 |
| Minor Elective 6 | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective 7 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||