Academic Catalog

Applied Data Analysis (BA)

The Applied Data Analysis major gives students broad training in the following core areas of data science: computer programming and data management, data analysis, data visualization, and data ethics. Students with this major obtain a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The major can be tailored for a student’s interest in a domain area of concentration. In order to apply to the Applied Data Analysis major, students must have:

  • A GPA of 3.2 or higher in the following classes: MATH 1131Q Calculus I; STAT 1000Q Introduction to Statistics I/STAT 1100Q Elementary Concepts of Statistics, and an introductory programming course (CSE 1010 Introduction to Computing for Engineers, CSE 1729 Introduction to Principles of Programming; STAT 2255 Statistical Programming; COGS 2500Q Coding for Cognitive Science).
  • Completed at least 24 credits, 15 of which must be at the University of Connecticut, with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

After entry into the majors, students must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA.

Students receiving a B.A. in Applied Data Analysis are required to take 36 credits, with one or more courses in four core areas, a nine-credit domain concentration sequence, STAT 3255 Introduction to Data Science (Introduction to Data Science), and a Capstone course of at least three credits. Students meet the “writing in the major” requirement in a domain concentration-specific W course, or in a Capstone W course.