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Data Science, BS


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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BS
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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 1    
critical course 3-4  
  3  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
Term hours subtotal: 14-15
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar is required for all first-year students.
  • Students who complete MAT 270 must also complete MAT 271 in Term 2. Students who complete MAT 265 must also complete MAT 266 in Term 2.
  • It is highly recommended that students work with both an academic advisor from the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and an assigned advisor affiliated with their chosen track.
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Term 2 14 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3-4  
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
  3    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 15-16
  • Students who complete MAT 270 must also complete MAT 271. Students who complete MAT 265 must also complete MAT 266.
  • Some upper-division track courses require prerequisites. It is recommended that students consult with their advisors and use electives to complete appropriate course prerequisites.
  • Create a first draft resume.
Term 3 29 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
 
Elective
6    
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
 
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Students must choose and complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in their selected track. Track options are Behavioral Sciences, Biosciences, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or Spatial Sciences.
  • Some track courses may require additional prerequisites, so students will work with an assigned academic advisor in their track as well as the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences to select electives to satisfy necessary prerequisites.
Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3-4  
 
Elective
6    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 15-16
  • Students pursuing the Computer Science track are advised to take CSE 220 this term due to prerequisite requirements in future terms.
  • Explore an internship.
Term 5 60 - 76 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 4  
  3-4  
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 16-17
  • Students pursuing the Computer Science track are advised to take CSE 310 in this term due to prerequisite requirements in future terms.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
  • Students in the Mathematics Track (only) may take ACT 370 in place of DAT 301. However, DAT 301 is recommended. Please consult with an academic advisor if your are in the Mathematics Track and you intend to take this option.
Term 6 76 - 91 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  6  
 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 15
Term 7 91 - 106 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3  
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
 
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Students pursuing the Computer Science track are advised to enroll in CSE 475 rather than DAT 402. Students pursuing all other tracks are advised to enroll in DAT 402 in this term.
  • Gather professional references.
Term 8 106 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3-2  
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
 
Upper Division Elective
5    
Term hours subtotal: 14-13
  • Students pursuing the Spatial Sciences track will complete a two credit hour capstone course; all other tracks require three credits of capstone coursework.
  • Meet with your academic advisor for final degree check and apply for graduation through your My ASU.



2024 - 2025 Major Map
Data Science, BS
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 14 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Notes:
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar is required for all first-year students.
  • Students who complete MAT 270 must also complete MAT 271 in Term 2. Students who complete MAT 265 must also complete MAT 266 in Term 2.
  • It is highly recommended that students work with both an academic advisor from the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and an assigned advisor affiliated with their chosen track.
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Term 2
14 - 29 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
  • Students who complete MAT 270 must also complete MAT 271. Students who complete MAT 265 must also complete MAT 266.
  • Some upper-division track courses require prerequisites. It is recommended that students consult with their advisors and use electives to complete appropriate course prerequisites.
  • Create a first draft resume.
Term 3
29 - 45 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Elective
Hours: 6
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Notes:
  • Students must choose and complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in their selected track. Track options are Behavioral Sciences, Biosciences, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or Spatial Sciences.
  • Some track courses may require additional prerequisites, so students will work with an assigned academic advisor in their track as well as the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences to select electives to satisfy necessary prerequisites.
Term 4
45 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
Elective
Hours: 6
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Students pursuing the Computer Science track are advised to take CSE 220 this term due to prerequisite requirements in future terms.
  • Explore an internship.
Term 5
60 - 76 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Students pursuing the Computer Science track are advised to take CSE 310 in this term due to prerequisite requirements in future terms.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
  • Students in the Mathematics Track (only) may take ACT 370 in place of DAT 301. However, DAT 301 is recommended. Please consult with an academic advisor if your are in the Mathematics Track and you intend to take this option.
Term 6
76 - 91 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Term 7
91 - 106 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Students pursuing the Computer Science track are advised to enroll in CSE 475 rather than DAT 402. Students pursuing all other tracks are advised to enroll in DAT 402 in this term.
  • Gather professional references.
Term 8
106 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3-2
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 5
Notes:
  • Students pursuing the Spatial Sciences track will complete a two credit hour capstone course; all other tracks require three credits of capstone coursework.
  • Meet with your academic advisor for final degree check and apply for graduation through your My ASU.
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