Data Science
Pursue the first Bachelors of Science MDST concentration!
Millersville University’s new MDST concentration, Data Science, is a program of study that provides students with a solid foundation of skills in data science by combining knowledge and methodology from computer science, mathematics, and design. In addition, students are required to complete a minor of their choosing to acquire an area of domain knowledge to which they can apply their data science skills.
Data Scientists finds success in a wide variety of industries due to their astute problem solving skills. From engineering, aeronautics, and finance to criminal justice and information technology, the demand for data scientists continues to grow.
Core One Program (28 credits)
CSCI 161 Intro to Programming I (4 cr.)
CSCI 162 Intro to Programming II (4 cr.)
CSCI 362 Data Structures (4 cr.)
CSCI 366 Database Systems (4 cr.)
CSCI 450 Artificial Intelligence (4 cr.)
CSCI 452 Data Mining (4 cr.)
CSCI 453 Lg. Scale Data Analytics & Viz (4 cr.)
Core Two Program (28 credits)
CSCI 140 Discrete Structures (4 cr.)
MATH 161 Calculus I (4 cr.)
MATH 211 Calculus II (4 cr.)
MATH 235 Survey of Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 236 Elements of Statistics (3 cr.)
MATH 304 Matrix Algebra and Applications (4 cr.)
DESN 144 Digital Theory and Skills (3 cr.)
DESN 349 Information Design (3 cr.)
REQUIRED CAPSTONE (3 CREDITS)
CSCI 300 OR MATH 300 (INTERNSHIP)
CSCI 498 OR MATH 498 (INDEPENDENT STUDY)
or
CSCI 489 OR MATH 489 (HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY)
CSCI 499 OR MATH 499 (HONORS THESIS)
or
HNRS 489 Univ. Honors Independent Study
HNRS 499 Univ. Honors Thesis
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
A minor of the student’s choice shall be completed (but must not be MATH or CSCI). The selection of the minor should facilitate the acquisition of sufficient domain knowledge to which their data science skills can be applied.
Potential Minor Subject Areas
· Biology |
· Environmental Issues |
· Chemistry |
· Geography |
· Earth Science |
· Physics |
· Economics |
· Social Work |
NOTE: this list is not exclusive. A full list of minors is available at
https://www.millersville.edu/advisement/curriculum-sheets/minors.php
SEE FULL CONCENTRATION BLUE SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
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Program Advisors
Dr. Stephanie Schwartz, Professor (Computer Science)
Office: Roddy 132A
Phone: 717-871-4308
Email: stephanie.schwartz@millersville.edu
Dr. William Killian, Assistant Professor (Computer Science)
Office: Roddy 133
Phone: 717-871-4314
Email: william.killian@millersville.edu