Certificate in Data Science
Program Overview
Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science
The undergraduate certificate in Data Science is a five-course (15 credit hour) program. It provides skills, both statistical and computational, and technologies for the growing and popular fields involving data science and analysis.
Program Structure
A student pursuing this certificate can choose from one of two tracks, the computational track or the statistical track. Each track consists of three required courses (9 credit hours) and two additional elective courses (6 credit hours).
Admission Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. A minimum of three courses must be taken from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Courses may be substituted with the permission of the certificate coordinator.
Computational Track
In the Computational Track, students must have the following courses, take them as prerequisites, or have related background or experience. Additional areas/courses may be needed depending on specific chosen electives.
- Mathematics and Statistics: at least basic calculus and introduction probability/statistics
- Computer Science: introduction to programming
Certificate Completion
The certificate can be completed with a mix of online and evening courses.
Certificate Coordinators
The Certificate Coordinator for the Computational Track is Cezary Janikow.