Practical Training in Data Science
This interdisciplinary data science certificate prepares students to harness data and help realize some of its many possibilities—an essential skill in today's data-driven world. Students will receive training in mathematics, computation, and statistics; data collection, management, description, and analysis; communication and project management; and ethics, problem-solving, and judgment and decision making.
Certificate Structure: 4 Courses with an Optional Capstone (see below)
1
Data 1: Dealing with Data
This course (PSYC 199*) uses real data to introduce students to the basics of data science. (*Same as ECON 199, POLS 199, and SOC 199.)
This course (PSYC 199*) uses real data to introduce students to the basics of data science. (*Same as ECON 199, POLS 199, and SOC 199.)
2
Data 2: Foundations of Data Sci
This course (PSYC 399*) teaches students foundational skills and knowledge to develop data-driven solutions to problems and questions in the world. (*Same as ECON 399, POLS 399, and SOC 399.)
This course (PSYC 399*) teaches students foundational skills and knowledge to develop data-driven solutions to problems and questions in the world. (*Same as ECON 399, POLS 399, and SOC 399.)
3
Data Science in Context
Data science in context works to place data science in the larger context. Students pick one course from a set of classes from across the College to hone their skills in communication skills, ethics, and reproducibility.
Data science in context works to place data science in the larger context. Students pick one course from a set of classes from across the College to hone their skills in communication skills, ethics, and reproducibility.
4
Data Science Connector
Data science connector courses give students the opportunity to apply their data acumen within their chosen major. There are a number of courses available for the connector courses.
Data science connector courses give students the opportunity to apply their data acumen within their chosen major. There are a number of courses available for the connector courses.
Accelerated Graduate Study Opportunities
Undergraduate students who complete a Data Science Certificate will receive preferred admission to the KU M.S. in Business Analytics program with potential exemption from the GMAT. Students will also have their admission fee waived for the KUMC M.S. in Applied Statistics, Analytics, and Data Science Program. Certificate recipients do not need to take additional steps to claim these benefits, but are encouraged to reach out with questions.