Associate in Science
College of Computer & Information Technology
Data Science
DATSCI-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
John Long
Associate Dean, College of Computer Info and Tech
727-341-4620
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.
Florida CIP Code
1530700100 - Data Science Technology (AS)
Federal CIP Code
30.7001 - Data Science, General.
Job Related Opportunities
Data Warehousing Specialist 15-1199.07<br /> Business Intelligence Analyst 15-1199.08<br /> Statistician 15-2041.00
Admission Rules
There are no admissions requirements for this program.
Admission Notes
Fully Online
Graduation Rules
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
* 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
or
SUPPORT COURSES
Computer and Information Literacy Requirement
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Computer Competency requirement for this AS degree.
SUPPORT COURSES
Math
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Math Core requirement for this AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition- Core
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.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Natural Sciences - Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Science coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
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 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the <b><u>course</b></u> component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ethics
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
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.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.