Data Science and Analysis Certificate

Program Description

The Data Science and Analysis certificate equips students with the technical and analytical skills required to collect, clean, model, and present data. Students use industry- standard programming languages and tools to help create and present data analytics, predictive models, and visualizations. They also hone their communications skills and learn strategies for effective data presentation. Some of the courses in the program are cross-listed with continuing education. In completing this degree, students will be able to prepare for the CompTIA Data+ and Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification exams.
All of the courses in this program can be applied to the Data Science, A.A.S program. This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of data science and analysis.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Data Science and Analysis Certificate program will be able to:

1. Apply a variety of information technology concepts and tools to the management of files and large data sets.
2. Analyze data using appropriate programming languages and environments for data science.
3. Create reports and visualizations to communicate the findings of complex analyses.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1111 Programming Logic and Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2150 Problem Solving with Databases Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2080 Fundamentals of Database Management Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2180 Data Mining, Manipulation and Analysis Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2280 Data Visualization and Communication Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 18 Credits

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the  same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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