Data science students have a skillset unlike any other – the ability to understand how to take big data sets and use scientific methods to make sense of the information they hold.
Data Science is the Study of Data
We analyze big data sets to gain knowledge and communicate insights.
Data science is an innovative major that provides strong foundations in statistics, math, and computer science and then allows you to choose what you want to focus on for your higher-level classes. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do after college, but now that I have found data science, I am very excited about my future career opportunities.
– Megan D., Data Science Major
Learn More About the Data Science Major
Concentrations
Course Work Overview
Students majoring in Data Science work together as a cohort team allowing for students to get to know their peers while completing their coursework.
Year One
Gain a foundational understanding of Data Science through a first-year seminar and take introductory concentration-specific classes.
Year Two
Dive deeper into Data Science by taking classes such as data wrangling and higher-level concentration-specific classes.
Year Three
Expand your knowledge by taking classes such as Inferential Reasoning in Data Analysis.
Year Four
Complete your degree with a hands-on capstone project
Careers
CNS – Math/Statistics/Data Sciences
- Senior Planner - Natural Resources at Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
- Meat Safety Inspector at Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
- Senior Environmental Specialist - Natural Resources at Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
- Library Services Supervisor at Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
- Court Officer at Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Meet Ben Prytherch, Data Science Academic Advisor
Ben Prytherch teaches Statistics and advises undergraduate and graduate Statistics and Data Science students.
Questions? Email Ben at ben.prytherch@colostate.edu.
