Bachelor of Science Data Science with a Major in Data for a Human World (BS)

Department website: https://www.odu.edu/datascience

Dr. Frank Liu, School Director (fliu@odu.edu)

The increased amount of available data has escalated the demand for data science professionals. Data Science is a field of scientific methods, processes, and systems to extract knowledge or insights from a variety of data sources. The Major in Data for a Human World provides coursework allowing students to explore diverse pathways in Data Science, including intersections with the Humanities, Geography, Computer Science, Mathematics and the Visual Arts. The major creates an interdisciplinary understanding of Data Science by developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills from other perspectives and apply writing, communication, and creativity skills to applications in Data Science.

For more information about the program contact Dr. Teresa Kouri Kissel (tkouri@odu.edu), Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies.

Requirements

Lower-Division General Education

Mathematics: Met with STAT 130M in Foundations.

Human Behavior: May not be met with DASC 205S or SOC 205S.

Philosophy and Ethics: Met with DASC 357E/PHIL 357E in the major.

Impact of Technology: Met with BDA 200T in the major.

Upper-Division General Education

Met in the major.

Requirements for Graduation

Requirements for graduation include the following:

• Minimum of 120 credit hours.
• Minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.
• Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken.
• Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward the major.
• Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward a minor.
• Completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better. The W course must be taken at Old Dominion University.
• Completion of Senior Assessment.

Data for a Human World Major 

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Writing Intensive: C or better required.

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MATH 162M may be needed as a prerequisite.  Recommend taking as an elective if needed.

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Coordinator approval required (Topics course).

No more than two classes, or six credits, may be counted for both the major and a minor.  Some minors may allow fewer credits to share. 

Electives

Elective credit may be needed to meet the minimum of 120 hours required for the degree.

Degree Program Guide

The Degree Program Guide is a suggested curriculum to complete this degree program in four years.  It is just one of several plans that will work and is presented only as broad guidance to students. Each student is strongly encouraged to develop a customized plan in consultation with their academic advisor.  Additional information can also be found in Degree Works.