Bachelor of Science in Data Science

General Education Curriculum

All degree programs require completion of the General Education Curriculum. A complete description of the gen ed and its requirements are available in the General Education Curriculum section of the Daemen catalog. Courses that satisfy a portion or complete a core requirement will have such designation indicated after the course title.

Data Science- Standard Curriculum

1. Major: 51 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • MTH144 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • MTH246 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • CSC201 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC212 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC350 Data Structures (3)
  • CSC400 Data Mining (3)
  • CSC401 Machine Learning (3)
  • CSC402 Internship (3)
  • MTH324 Applied Statistics I/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH325 Applied Statistics II/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH400 Data Exploration (3)
  • MTH459 Intro to Mathematical Research (1)
  • MTH460 Capstone (3)
  • PSC222 Polling and Public Opinion (3)
  • PSC125 Public Policymaking (3)
  • CMP101 Composition (3) (This does not require min. grade C)

2. Standard Curriculum Specialization: 21 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • MTH145 Calculus and Analytic Calculus II (3)
  • MTH254 Calculus and Analytic Geometry (3)
  • MTH255 Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV (3)
  • MTH414 Elementary Theory of Probability (3)
  • MTH415 Theory of Mathematical Statistics (3)
  • Take 6 additional credits in CSC and/or MTH at a minimum of 200 level or higher

3. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth- Discoveries (9)
  • Breadth- Exploration:
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • Choose two courses from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
    • Social Sciences:
      • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
    • Humanities:
      • CMP301 (3)*
      • Choose one course from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)

Note: * Minimum grade C required

4. Free Electives: 12 CREDITS

  • 3 credits must be Service Learning

NOTE: Courses in the major are not allowed

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

Data Science- Health Promotion Curriculum

1. Major: 51 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • MTH144 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • MTH246 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • CSC201 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC212 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC350 Data Structures (3)
  • CSC400 Data Mining (3)
  • CSC401 Machine Learning (3)
  • CSC402 Internship (3)
  • MTH324 Applied Statistics I/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH325 Applied Statistics II/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH400 Data Exploration (3)
  • MTH459 Intro to Mathematical Research (1)
  • MTH460 Capstone (3)
  • PSC-222 Polling and Public Opinion (3)
  • PSC-125 Public Policymaking (3)
  • CMP-101 Composition (3) (This does not require min. grade C)

2. Health Promotion Specialization: 21 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • HPR102 Introduction to Health Care: Systems and Professions (3)
  • HPR234 Foundations of Public Health (3)
  • HPR305 Communicating Health (3)
  • HPR313 Principles of Health Behavior Change (3)
  • HPR320 Community Health Education and Disease Prevention (3)
  • HPR338 Social Determinants of Health (3)
  • HPR353 Introduction to Epidemiology (3)

3. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth- Discoveries (9)
  • Breadth- Exploration:
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • Choose two courses from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
    • Social Sciences:
      • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
    • Humanities:
      • CMP-301 (3)*
      • Choose one course from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)

Note: * Minimum grade C required

4. Free Electives: 12 CREDITS

  • 3 credits must be Service Learning

NOTE: Courses in the major are not allowed

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

Data Science- Marketing Curriculum

1. Major: 51 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • MTH144 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • MTH246 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • CSC201 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC212 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC350 Data Structures (3)
  • CSC400 Data Mining (3)
  • CSC401 Machine Learning (3)
  • CSC402 Internship (3)
  • MTH324 Applied Statistics I/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH325 Applied Statistics II/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH400 Data Exploration (3)
  • MTH459 Intro to Mathematical Research (1)
  • MTH460 Capstone (3)
  • PSC-222 Polling and Public Opinion (3)
  • PSC-125 Public Policymaking (3)
  • CMP-101 Composition (3) (This does not require min. grade C)

2. Marketing Specialization: 21 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • MKT209 Principles of Marketing (3)
  • MKT210 E-Commerce (3)
  • MKT302 Physical Distribution Management (3)
  • MKT310 Foreign Marketing of International Business (3) or
    MKT313 Customer Relations (3)
  • MKT312 Promotional Strategies (3)
  • MKT335 Market Research (3)
  • MKT420 Marketing Planning and Strategy (3)

3. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth- Discoveries (9)
  • Breadth- Exploration:
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • Choose two courses from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
    • Social Sciences:
      • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
    • Humanities:
      • CMP-301 (3)*
      • Choose one course from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)

Note: * Minimum grade C required

4. Free Electives: 12 CREDITS

  • 3 credits must be Service Learning

NOTE: Courses in the major are not allowed

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

Data Science- Sport Management Curriculum

1. Major: 51 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • MTH144 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • MTH246 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • CSC201 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC212 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC350 Data Structures (3)
  • CSC400 Data Mining (3)
  • CSC401 Machine Learning (3)
  • CSC402 Internship (3)
  • MTH324 Applied Statistics I/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH325 Applied Statistics II/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH400 Data Exploration (3)
  • MTH459 Intro to Mathematical Research (1)
  • MTH460 Capstone (3)
  • PSC-222 Polling and Public Opinion (3)
  • PSC-125 Public Policymaking (3)
  • CMP-101 Composition (3) (This does not require min. grade C)

2. Sport Management Specialization: 21 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • BA350 Business Law I (3)
  • BA405 Legal Issues in Sport Management (3)
  • MGT208 Principles of Management (3)
  • MGT260 Introduction to Sport Management (3)
  • MKT209 Principles of Marketing (3)
  • MKT312 Promotional Strategies (3)
  • MKT402 Sport Marketing (3)

3. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth- Discoveries (9)
  • Breadth- Exploration:
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • Choose two courses from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
    • Social Sciences:
      • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
    • Humanities:
      • CMP-301 (3)*
      • Choose one course from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)

Note: * Minimum grade C required  

4. Free Electives: 12 CREDITS

  • 3 credits must be Service Learning

NOTE: Courses in the major are not allowed

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

Data Science- Political Science Curriculum

1. Major: 45 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • MTH144 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • MTH246 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • CSC201 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC212 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
  • CSC350 Data Structures (3)
  • CSC400 Data Mining (3)
  • CSC401 Machine Learning (3)
  • CSC402 Internship (3)
  • MTH324 Applied Statistics I/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH325 Applied Statistics II/Lab (4/0)
  • MTH400 Data Exploration (3)
  • MTH459 Intro to Mathematical Research (1)
  • MTH460 Capstone (3)
  • CMP-101 Composition (3) (This does not require min. grade C)

2. Political Science Specialization: 21 CREDITS

Complete the following with a C or better:

  • PSC113 Introduction to American Politics (3)
  • PSC125 Introduction to Public Policy (3)
  • PSC222 Polling and Public Opinion (3)

Complete 12 credits in courses selected from the following:

  • PSC101 Comparative Politics (3)
  • PSC115 Hollywood and Politics: Introduction Political Science Through Popular Culture (3)
  • PSC121 International Relations (3)
  • PSC215 Issues in Public Policy (3)
  • PSC216 Politics of (Mis)Representation: The Importance of Political Geography (3)
  • PSC217 American Political Parties and Pressure Groups (3)
  • PSC224 Influence Politics: The American Voter in Campaigns and Elections (3)
  • PSC227 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
  • PSC231 Global Governance (3)
  • PSC232 International Political Economy (3)
  • PSC233 Democracy in America (3)
  • PSC311 Congress and the chaos of Democracy (3)
  • PSC401 American Foreign Policy (3)
  • PSC415 Seminar on the Presidency (3)

3. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • Learning Communities (6)
  • Depth- Discoveries (9)
  • Breadth- Exploration:
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
      • Choose two courses from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Computer Science. (6)
    • Social Sciences:
      • Choose two courses from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and Sociology. (6)
    • Humanities:
      • CMP-301 (3)*
      • Choose one course from: Art, English, Language (French or Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)

Note: * Minimum grade C required  

4. Free Electives: 18 CREDITS

  • 3 credits must be Service Learning

NOTE: Courses in the major are not allowed

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

Admission Requirements

Three high school units of college preparatory mathematics, through trigonometry.

Admission To Upper Division Requirements

  1. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better for all completed courses.
  2. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.55 or better in CSC and MTH courses.
  3. A minimum grade of C in all major and specialization courses.
  4. Students must compile and submit a portfolio for review by the Mathematics Department during the Spring semester of the Sophomore year.

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequence for the BS, Data Science from the Mathematics Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.