Data Science - Associate in Science

College of Computer & Information Technology

DATSCI-AS

Program Leadership Information

John Long
Associate Dean, College of Computer Info and Tech
long.john@spcollege.edu
727-341-4620

Dr. Mark McKinney
Dean, College of Computer and Info Tech
mckinney.mark@spcollege.edu


Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program. This degree prepares students for a career in data science. Students will learn techniques for manipulating, cleansing, and analyzing large data sets. This degree provides the student with an advanced statistical skill set for true data analysis.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply data science concepts and analytical methods to solve problems in real-world contexts and communicate these solutions.
  2. Describe and apply ethical and security best practices for each phase of acquisition, analysis, and retention of data.
  3. Summarize and explain a real-world experience with a major-related, supervised and evaluated practical work experience internship.

Admission Requirements

There are no admissions requirements for this program.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.

Program Requirements

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AS Gen Ed
Credits 15
Communications - Composition- Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
3
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Natural Sciences - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Science coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
3

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.

3
Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Enhanced World View
0
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
0
Civic Literacy
0

Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). Students completing AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the Civic Literacy course requirement. This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.

 
AMH 2010
History of the United States I (Active)
3
AMH 2010H
Honors History of the United States I (Active)
3
AMH 2020
History of the United States II (Active)
3
AMH 2020H
Honors History of the US II (Active)
3
POS 2041
American National Government (Active)
3
POS 2041H
Honors American National Government (Active)
3
SUPPORT COURSES
Math
Credits 6
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Math Core requirement for this AS degree.
 
MAC 1105
College Algebra (Active)
3
MAC 1140
Pre-Calculus Algebra (Active)
3
SUPPORT COURSES
Computer and Information Literacy Requirement
Credits 6
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Computer Competency requirement for this AS degree.
 
CGS 1100
Computer Applications (Active)
3
CGS 1309
Computer and Information Technology Concepts (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Credits 33
COP 1000 *
Introduction to Computer Programming (Active)
3
CGS 1515
Spreadsheet Techniques and Programming (Active)
3
CTS 2417
Data Visualization Techniques (Active)
3
CTS 2433
SQL Database Design & Programming (Active)
3
CTS 2450
Introduction to Business Intelligence (Active)
3
CTS 2455
Data Modeling and Logical Design (Active)
3
CAP 2762
Introduction to Data Mining (Active)
3
STA 2023
Elementary Statistics (Active)
3
STA 2041
Data Analysis & Statistical Modeling (Active)
3
COP 1044
Introduction to Data Science using Python (Active)
3
3
CAP 2940
Data Science Internship (Active)
3
OR
CIS 2950
Computer Science Capstone Experience (Active)
3
*Students should be comfortable with basic algebra and problem-solving tasks. It is recommended that students complete College Algebra (MAC 1105) before enrolling in COP 1000
Total: 60

Notes

Fully Online