1. Academics
  2. Find Your Program

Data Science

Data is all around us. It's used in every field and behind every decision that impacts society. Data Science plays an essential role in informed decision-making in all fields of knowledge.  

a student sits at a computer with code on the screen

About This Program

  • Coursework  for your Data Science minor will blend computer science, statistics, and data science with ethics and social justice themes. 
  • Excel in careers requiring knowledge of sentiment analysis of text, image recognition, word prediction, and topic modeling–techniques used in the apps that most people have. 
  • Your electives may include an exploration of GIS, Bioinformatics, and Machine Learning. 
Start Your Application Request Information

At a Glance

Field Group

Mathematics

Program Type

Area of Study

Data Science Program Details

Please note: The courses listed below are a list of some, but not all, eligible courses to fulfill the Data Science minor as new courses are in development. Please consult with your Data Science adviser for questions or concerns pertaining to other eligible courses.

Introduction to Computer Science (In Python)

Completion of any one (1) of the following courses: 

  • CSCI 005 HM
  • CSCI 004 PZ
  • CSCI 051P PO
  • CSCI 040 CM
  • DS 001 SC

Introduction to Statistics

Completion of any one (1) of the following:

  • MATH 052 PZ 
  • ECON 091 PZ 
  • PSYC 091 PZ 
  • SOC 101 PZ 

Introduction to Data Science

Completion of any one (1) of the following:

  • CSCI 036 CM/PZ
  • CSCI 035 HM
  • DS 002 SC

Data Science Ethics and Social Justice

  • PSYC 183 SC
  • DS 180  PZ

Elective Courses:

Two (2) suitable elective classes must be chosen with the student’s Data Science adviser. Options include upper level statistics, GIS, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, and relevant classes in computing.

Learn More

Visit the Mathematics Field Group page for more information and resources. 

Mathematics Field Group

Data Science Faculty

portrait of david Bachman

David Bachman

  • Professor of Mathematics
  • Mathematics Field Group

Contact Us

Office of Admission

(909) 621-8129

Pitzer Hall, 1st Floor

Related Programs

Mathematics

Ever wondered about the essence of Mathematics, its methods, conclusions, and interconnectedness with other subjects? Our program explores these questions and many others.

  • Bachelor of Arts

Physics

Our Physics program will help you gain familiarity with the mathematical modeling of physical systems and testing those models with hands-on experiments

  • Bachelor of Arts

Economics

As an Economics major, you'll study how the Earth's limited resources are used, theories of production and distribution, and how our choices affect global economies

  • Bachelor of Arts