Data Science and Analytics (DSA) 4+1

The Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (DSA) 4+1 pathway allows students to complete course requirements for their bachelor’s degree while taking select graduate-level coursework during their undergraduate study. The DSA track is a Professional Science Master’s (PSM) affiliated program which means that it incorporates coursework in data science with communication strategies and project management classes and an internship experience.

Students apply for the program once they have completed 45 credit hours. During their senior year students may take up to three graduate level courses and can apply for official admission into Data Science and Analytics program. Students will be formally accepted into the Graduate School after verification of the completion of bachelor’s degree. The application fee is waived for 4+1 pathway students. Once officially accepted into the graduate program, graduate credit for graduate courses completed with a minimum grade of B will be applied to the graduate course of study.

Graduate courses can not count towards both undergraduate and graduate degree. You must complete all undergradute requirements not counting your graduate level courses. 

Students can take the following classes while in the pathway:

• PSM 601 Project Management or
• PSM 602 Communication Strategies for Math and Science Professionals
• DSA 650 Data Strategy & Governance
• DSA 501 Data Oriented Programming
• GEG 584 Geospatial Programming
• An elective approved by DSA advisor

Course Descriptions

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ELIGIBLE UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

• Business
• Computer Information Systems (CIS)
• Criminal Justice
• Communications
• Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
• Other bachelor’s programs may also be considered

WHY SHOULD I BE INTEREST IN THIS PROGRAM?

The 4+1 pathway will save you time and money.

Cost

All graduate level courses taken as an undergraduate are paid at the undergraduate rate (compare current rates here). In addition, the $65 application fee for the program in waived.

As of 2020 this equals a tuition savings of $1,649! (in-state tuition)

Time

For a full time student the DSA program takes 3 semesters and 1 summer to complete. By completing 1 semester worth of classes as an undergraduate in the 4+1 program you will graduate with your bachelor's and master's degrees in 5 years. 

PREREQUISITES

• Introductory statistics (MAT 311, ECO 305, etc.)
• Introductory computer programming (MAT 241, Coursera Python for Everyone or equivalent)
• Introductory level calculus is recommended (MAT 126 or equivalent)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 before enrollment in any graduate course in the 4 + 1 pathway. Students may apply to the 4+1 program before having completed the prerequisite courses (MAT 241 and MAT 126) but must complete these courses before being accepted into the graduate program. Student must have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours before they can apply to the 4+1 pathway.

HOW CAN I APPLY?

For more information on 4+1 and application instructions:

 

4+1 undergraduate to graduate pathway