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Liberal Arts - Data Science Pathway

Associate in Science

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select from the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. 6
Credits Subtotal6

Social & Behavioral Sciences

ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics3
Select from the "Social & Behavior Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. 3
Credits Subtotal6

Math, Science & Technology

MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
Select from the "Math, Science & Technology (Science with Lab Pair)" category on the General Education matrix.8
Select from the “Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met).4
Introduction to Computers (Recommended)
Principles of Information Security (Recommended)
Credits Subtotal15
General Education Total Credits36

Enrichment

               

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

         

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

        

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
CIS 185Introduction to Programming3
CSCI 160Computer Science I4
MATH 208Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 220Probability and Statistics3
MATH 227Applied Linear Algebra3
MATH 265Calculus III4
Any course dependent on your transfer situation.