Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Recognizing the increasing need for data-savvy professionals, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering is launching a new Bachelor of Science degree program in data science.
Our newest degree program
Our focus on propelling economic vitality and growth shapes how we educate, mentor, and inspire students on their paths to becoming the next generation of leaders. It also guides how we meet current needs and address future challenges. In response to the increasing need for data-savvy professionals, our School of Engineering is launching a new Bachelor of Science program in data science. We’re excited to welcome the inaugural class this fall!
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Program Information
Program Type
Major
Area of Study
Engineering
School
Duration
4 Years
Degree
B.S. in Data Science
Program Location
Emphases
Computer Science, Data Science
Required Credit Hours
126
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the B.S.D.S. degree must successfully complete the following general education requirements:
- 6 hours from Writ 100, Writ 101, or Hon 101; Writ 102, Liba 102, or Hon 102;
- 3 hours of literature chosen from Engl 220-226;
- 8 hours of laboratory science chosen from Chem 105, 106, 115, 116 or Phys 211, 212, 221, 222 or Bisc 160, 161, 162, 163;
- 6 hours from Math 261 and 262;
- 3 hours from Spch 102 or Spch 105;
- 6 hours of social science chosen from anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology;
- 3 hours of humanities chosen from classics, English, history, modern languages, philosophy, religion, and African American studies, gender studies, or southern studies;
- 3 hours of fine arts chosen from courses in the history, appreciation, and criticism of art, dance, music, and theatre arts (Courses emphasizing the enhancement of skills and performance are not acceptable.);
- 3 additional hours of fine arts, languages (modern, Greek, or Latin), or humanities.
Candidates for the B.S.D.S. degree must successfully complete the following requirements in addition to the general education requirements:
- 12 hours from Math 301, 319, 375 and 380
- 6 additional hours of science electives chosen from the laboratory science courses listed above or from Astr 103, 104, Chem 221, 222, Geol 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 120 (except not both Geol 101 and 104), and biology, chemistry, physics, and geology courses at the 300-level and above (If a science course has a separate, but coordinated laboratory course, the student is strongly encouraged to enroll for the laboratory section as well as the lecture section.)
- 34 hours from Csci 111, 223, 256, 300, 325, 343, 356, 433, 443, 444, 475, 487
- 15 hours of computer science electives at the 300+ level with at least two selected from the courses Csci 345, 492, 517, 531, 547 (may take up to two Csci 492 courses of different topics)
- 18 hours for a minor with the exception of data science, computer science, the computing emphasis on Digital Media Studies, general engineering, and math for School of Engineering