Data Science, Certificate

Program Courses

• CIS 123 - Computer Science I Credit Hours: 4
• CIS 156 - Microsoft Excel Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 171 - Database Design and Development Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 230 - Programming for Data Science Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 231 - Applied Data Science Credit Hours: 3
• MA 215 - Statistics Credit Hours: 4
• MA 235 - Introduction to Data Science Credit Hours: 4

Total Credits

24 (minimum)

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.

What’s Next?

This Data Science Certificate Program is a first step in your Computing career.  

Did you know that these courses fit into a more advanced GRCC program that allows you keep increasing your skills in this area?

Check the next related program to find out where you can go next!

• Pre-Computer Science, A.A. (General Transfer)   
• Pathway Degree with Computer Information Systems Concentration, A.A.  

 To take the next step, contact an Academic Advisor!