With a Data Science (BS), Mathematics minor, or Data Science minor from Seattle Pacific, you’ll become competent in the mathematics required for your chosen field — and position yourself to serve and lead in your community.
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Graduates from the Department of Mathematics and Data Science have pursued advanced degrees and careers in data analysis, actuarial work, statistics, legal fields, programming, teaching, and more.
Courses in the Department of Mathematics and Data Science are designed to support students in a wide variety of disciplines across the university, enabling them to become competent in the mathematics and statistics required for their chosen fields. Students completing individual courses will demonstrate competence in the core topics of the course and will further develop their ability to use quantitative methods for problem-solving and decision-making. They will also develop an increased appreciation for the beauty and utility of mathematics and statistics.
Learning outcomes for students completing a major in Data Science include:
- Data analysis: Graduates will be able to analyze data using mathematical, statistical, and computational tools to solve real-world problems.
- Data management: Graduates will be able to acquire, clean, organize, and manage data from a variety of sources and document processes used to ensure reproducibility of analyses.
- Technological tools: Graduates will develop proficiency with relevant technological tools for analyzing and managing data, including multiple programming languages.
- Communication: Graduates will be able to effectively communicate results of data analyses in written, verbal, and graphical presentations.
- Ethical considerations: Graduates will be able to identify and evaluate social, ethical, and theological implications of data science projects.