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Jun 17, 2024
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2023-24 College of Liberal Arts
Data Analytics Minor
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Data Analytics Minor
The data analytics minor is an interdisciplinary program that develops advanced skills in quantitative analysis and research methods. Core skills developed in the minor include: a basic understanding of programming for acquiring and manipulating data, statistical analysis used to advance understanding of data relationships, and the ability to effectively communicate quantitative insights to diverse audiences. According to college policy, students who combine the data analytics minor with a major may count as many as three shared courses between the two programs. It is possible for students to pursue the minor from an unrelated major, but they may need to satisfy the prerequisites that accompany the upper-level electives.
The minor requires six (6) courses that are divided between a set of entry-level or basic skills courses and more advanced technical skills and applications. The required Level I courses include existing classes offered in multiple disciplines that teach introductory statistics. This allows multiple pathways for students to enter the minor from a variety of backgrounds. The basic skills component also includes two required core courses that introduce students to concepts in data science including data mining and visualization.
Level II classes are advanced electives from which students may choose three classes. These are applied courses that enable students to pair their data analytics training with specific disciplines and/or develop additional data science skills. Students must complete three courses in Level II. Students may also earn elective credit by completing a significant applied data analysis project, such as an honors thesis, independent study, or approved internship.
Level I Basic Skills (3 courses & 1 lab)
Level II Electives (3 courses)
Complete three of the following. Note that some courses may require additional prerequisites beyond the Level I core courses. At most three courses may count for both DTA and another major or minor and no course may count for more than two programs.
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