Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Science
Department of Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science Mathematics Supporting Discipline
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Spring Semester Summer (Optional)
1st year
Fall Semester
ENGL 1301
HIST 1301
MATH 1426
APPROVED LIFE & PHYSICAL
SCIENCE SEQUENCE
UNIV-SC 1131/UNIV-SC 1101
APPROVED COMMUNICATION CORE
BIOL 1442
MATH 1426
DATA 1301
HOURS 31
2nd year
Fall Semester
HIST 1302
POLS 2312
MATH 2326
MATH 3330
DATA 3401
Spring Semester
APPROVED CREATIVE ART CORE
APPROVED LIFE & PHYSICAL
SCIENCE SEQUENCE
MATH 3300
MATH 3318
DATA3402
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
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3rd year
Fall Semester
MATH 3313
MATH 3345
DATA 3421
DATA 3441
4th year
Fall Semester
APPROVED SOCIAL &
BEHAVIORAL CORE
APPROVED ADDITIONAL
NATURAL SCIENCE
22XX+ ELECTIVE
DATA 3461
DATA4381
Spring Semester
APPROVED ADDITIONAL NATURAL
SCIENCE
DATA 3442
DATA 4380
Spring Semester
APPROVED LANGUAGE,
PHILOSOPHY, CULTURE CORE
MATH 4311
MATH 4313
DATA 4382
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 29
HOURS 28
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Review Requirements (catalog link)
Investigate/select different concentrations
Take Data 1301 and if appropriate Math 1421 (Pre-calculus) in first semester. Take Data 3402 and Math 1426 (Calculus I) in second semester.
Make first draft of your four-year plan
ENGAGE
Explore undergraduate research possibilities
Discover the library resources
Attend seminars/colloquia
EXCEL
Consider pursuing a minor or second major from the College of Science.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Meet Data Science advisor and map out your four-year schedule; revise as needed
Mix in core courses to maintain healthy schedule
Consider taking a required science class(es) in summer to maintain schedule flexibility
ENGAGE
Find Undergraduate Research and/or Internship opportunity for Capstone project in Senior year.
Join a club, service fraternity/sorority.
EXCEL
Apply for REUs or other summer programs.
Study abroad
Take a leadership position in a club.
The Bachelors of Science in Data Science requires students to select a Science Concentration from one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology. Students graduating with the BS degree will have both expertise in data science as well as their chosen concentration. This will provide students with the ability to enter into industry jobs that require both domain and data science knowledge.
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Complete Capstone Project.
Complete degree requirements.
If you are planning to go to graduate school, consider taking graduate classes at UTA.
Apply for graduation.
Take GREs, if appropriate.
ENGAGE
Visit Career Development Center.
EXCEL
Get recommendation letters from your faculty mentor.?
Explore potential careers online.?
Apply for LSAMP or other programs.?
Write a resume and do mock interviews
Visit and apply for graduate schools
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Internships
Fellowships
Assistant-ships
Job Fairs
Scholarships
Peer Academic Leadership
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Global Grounds
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program
Study Abroad
Get recommendation letters from your faculty mentor.?
Explore potential careers online.?
Apply for LSAMP or other programs.?
Write a resume and do mock interviews
Visit and apply for graduate schools.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Mentor-ships
Student organizations
Peer education
Volunteering
Tutoring & Coaching
Student Governance
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Service Learning
UTA volunteers
Camps for high school students
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Undergraduate Research Assistant-ship
Contact your professors for opportunities
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Data Scientist
Statistician
Machine Learning Scientist
Data Analyst
Operation Research Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Political Analyst
Financial Analyst
Data Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer
Business Intelligence Developer
Applications Architect
Enterprise Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Scientist
Graduate School in a Scientific Field or Data Science
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesizes existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working; engages in divergent thinking and risk-taking.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity,
and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Something about probability and statistics, data analysis, coding, visualization, ...
Career Readiness
Analyzing Data and Performing Calculations
Experience with Data Science software packages and libraries
Communication Skills
Collaborating with a Team
Computer Programming
Developing Computer Simulations
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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