Major Requirements

Applied data analysis majors learn core skills and how to apply those skills to a domain area of their choice. They also gain hands-on experience with a capstone project. Interested students must apply for admission to the major.

Courses and Credits

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Applied Data Analysis must take 36 credits that include core area courses, a domain sequence, an introduction to data science course, and a capstone course. Majors must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA. Visit the UConn Undergraduate Catalog for full major requirements.

The four core areas provide you with the foundation necessary to work as a data scientist in any field or professional area. The domain sequence is a sequence of courses designed to help you apply core data science skills to a professional area that interests you most.

Prerequisite Course Requirements

To apply to the BA in Applied Data Analysis, students must have:

  • A GPA of 3.2 or higher in the following classes: MATH 1131Q, STAT 1000Q/1100Q*, and an introductory programming course (CSE 1010, 1729, STAT 2255, or COGS 2500Q).
  • Completed at least 24 credits, 15 of which must be at UConn, with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Students not yet eligible to apply may declare a pre-applied data analysis major. Pre-majors must formally apply to the BA in Applied Data Analysis when they are eligible. They will be assigned an advisor in the meantime who will help them navigate course selections to work toward the applied data analysis major.

*For students who are ineligible to take STAT 1000Q/1100Q because they have already taken a 2000+ level STAT course, STAT 2215Q can be taken (with permission number) as a substitute for STAT 1000Q/1100Q after having successfully completed STAT 3025Q or STAT 3445.

Major Course Requirements

Students admitted to the applied data analysis major are required to take a total of 36 credits consisting of:

  • One or more courses in each of the core area requirements (full list below).
  • A required domain sequence that includes a capstone course and a W course.
  • STAT 3255. Introduction to Data Science.
  • DSDA 4815 or ERTH 4150 (capstone course).
  • Additional credits from any of the approved domain sequences below or from the following list: GEOG 2500, 3500Q, STAT 2215Q, 3025Q, 3515Q, 3375Q.

Students meet the Writing in the Major requirement in a domain-specific W course or a capstone W course.

Core Area Requirements

  • Programming and Data Management: STAT 2255 or COGS 2500Q (1 course, 3 credits).
  • Basic Data Analysis: STAT 3215Q (1 course, 3 credits).
  • Data Ethics: PHIL 3202 (1 course, 3 credits).
  • Data Visualization: STAT 3675Q or GEOG 3510 (1 course, at least 3 credits).

Domain Sequence Requirements

Majors select a domain from a pre-approved list of concentrations. Each domain is designed to help you develop specialized skills in a professional area that interests you most. Visit the Domains page for a complete list of domain and course sequences.

Degree Options

Double Majors, Dual Degrees, and Minors

Students can enrich their college experience by adding a double major, a dual degree, and/or a minor.

Applied data analysis majors who wish to add another major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), a major outside of CLAS, or a minor should consult with the staff advisor about which option might work best based on their career goals, interests, and graduation timeline.

Students interested in adding a double major in applied data analysis can meet with the staff advisor to discuss the requirements and timeline for graduation.

Honors Program

Highly motivated students seeking a more intensive workload have the option of enrolling in the UConn Honors Program, which involves completing challenging coursework and creating an honors thesis.

Ready to take the next step?

Students must apply for admission to the BA in Applied Data Analysis program.