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Foundations in Data Science

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Foundations in Data Science — Transfer-Ready, Career-Ready

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Data Science

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s Data Science program is an interdisciplinary initiative designed to prepare students for careers and further study in one of today’s fastest-growing fields. Supported by both the Math and Computer Information Systems (CIS) departments, the program combines skills in computing and programming, statistics, and domain-specific knowledge to turn data into actionable insights. 

  • Focus areas include biology, business, and computer information systems. 
  • Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and visualize data to solve real-world problems in a wide range of industries. 

UC Berkeley-Aligned Curriculum 

³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is proud to offer students a direct connection to the University of California, Berkeley’s Data Science program through: 

  • Math 118, Foundations in Data Science, equivalent to UC Berkeley’s course. 
  • Ongoing development of a transfer pathway to UC Berkeley’s, offered through the Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS). 

Students who complete Math 118 at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ can earn transferable credit and be on track to pursue a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley or other four-year institutions. 

 

Program Pathways

  • Associate Degree in Data Science and Analytics (In Progress) 
    A comprehensive degree providing a foundation in data science tools, statistical methods, and practical applications, with flexibility to specialize in an area of interest. 
  • Certificate in Data Science (In Progress) 
    A shorter credential for students who want to build practical data skills that can be applied directly in the workplace or as a foundation for further study. 

 

Courses Offered

Math 118: Foundations in Data Science (Offered Fall 2025) 

  • The first course in the program, offered this fall. 
  • Based on UC Berkeley’s popular Data 8 class. 
  • Open to all students. 
  • UC/CSU Transferable. 
  • Introduces key concepts in data exploration, ethics, and analysis using real-world datasets. 

 

Interdisciplinary Focus Areas

Interdisciplinary Focus Areas 

Students can tailor their coursework to fit their interests and career goals: 

  • Biology + Data Science: Bioinformatics, genomics 
  • Business + Data Science: Analytics, market research, financial modeling 
  • CIS + Data Science: Databases, programming, machine learning 
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Why Choose ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ for Data Science? 

  • Pathways into high-demand fields and 4-year universities 
  • Interdisciplinary approach supported by Math and CIS faculty 
  • UC Berkeley-aligned coursework and transfer preparation. 
  • Small class sizes with strong support and commitment to student success 

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