Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Please enable Javascript for full functionality.

Skip to Content
Skip to main content

Main navigation

Home Home
  • Programs and Degrees
    Programs and Degrees
    • Arts and Sciences Degree Programs
      Arts and Sciences Degree Programs
      • Associate’s Degrees
        • AA: Liberal Arts
      • Bachelor’s Degrees
    • Business Degree Programs
    • Creative Writing Degree Programs
    • Criminal Justice Degree Programs
    • Education Degree Programs
    • Health Profession Degree Programs
  • Academics
    Academics
    • Core Curriculum
    • Graduate Studies
    • Honors Program
    • Academic and Professional Resources
      Academic and Professional Resources
      • Career Services
      • Student Advising
      • CAVE
    • Academic Affairs
      Academic Affairs
      • Academic Calendar
      • Commencement
      • Registrar’s Office
    • Study Abroad
    • Colleges
      Colleges
      • College of Arts and Sciences
      • Tapia College of Business
      • College of Education and Social Services
      • Center for Cybersecurity Education
    • Meet our Faculty
  • Admissions
    Admissions
    • First-Time Student Admissions
    • Transfer Student Admissions
    • Online Student Admissions
    • Education Center Admissions
    • Graduate Student Admissions
      Graduate Student Admissions
      • Graduate Business Program Admissions
      • Graduate Creative Writing Program Admissions
      • Graduate Criminal Justice Program Admissions
      • Graduate Education Program Admissions
      • Graduate Human Services Program Admissions
      • Graduate IT and Cybersecurity Program Admissions
      • Graduate Psychology Program Admissions
      • Graduate Social Work Program Admissions
      • Graduate Theology Program Admissions
    • International Admissions
    • Military Admissions
    • Resources for Families
    • Resources for Guidance Counselors
    • Admitted Students
    • Contact Admissions
  • Tuition and Aid
    Tuition and Aid
    • Financial Aid
    • Net Price Calculator
    • Tuition and Fees
  • Student Experience
    Student Experience
    • Athletics
    • On Campus Experience
      On Campus Experience
      • Residence Life
      • Dining
      • Campus Security and Safety
      • Explore Tampa Bay
  • About
    About
    • Mission and Core Values
      Mission and Core Values
      • Social Justice Matters
    • Catholic Identity
    • Points of Pride
    • Military Heritage
    • Outcomes
    • About the President
    • For the Press
    • Saint Leo Stories
  • Future Students
  • Current Students
Information For
  • Future Students
Request Info
Apply Now
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
    
    Jul 13, 2025  
Print (opens a new window)
Help (opens a new window)
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Data Science, B.S.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: College of Arts and Sciences

The data in our world is currently estimated to be doubling at a rate of every two years. This means that in the next two years alone, the amount of data generated will be equivalent to all of the data that currently exists. Data Science is a degree program that prepares students for our new and increasingly data-driven world. This preparation includes an appropriate background in mathematics, computer science and statistics along with subject matter from an appropriate cognate area such as psychology. Successful students will learn programming in current data science languages such as Python and R as well as being introduced to topics such Big Data, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis and other topics in Applied Statistics.

University Campus Only Course Requirements

  • SLU 101 - First Year Experience 1 credit
  • SLU 125 - Choosing Wellness 3 credits

University Explorations (42 credit hours)

  • Click here to view the University Explorations 

Math and Programming Core - 25 credit hours

  • Choose COM-207 or COM-209:

  • COM 207 - Programming in C/C++ 3 credits
  • COM 209 - Programming in Java 3 credits
  • MAT 231 - Calculus-with Analytic Geometry I 4 credits
  • MAT 232 - Calculus II 4 credits
  • MAT 251 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
  • MAT 323 - Calculus III 4 credits
  • MAT 361 - Linear Algebra 3 credits
  • MAT 497 - Preliminary Research Seminar 1 credit

  • Choose MAT-425 or MAT-497:

  • MAT 425 - Mathematics Internship 3 - 12 credits
  • MAT 499 - Senior Project in Mathematics 3 credits

Data Science Core - 9 credits

  • MAT 201 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
  • MAT 331 - Probability and Statistics 3 credits
  • MAT 350 - Big Data: Be Data Smart with R 3 credits

Data Science Elective - 9 credits

  • MAT 301 - Applied Statistics 3 credits
  • MAT 330 - Data Visualization 3 credits
  • MAT 340 - Regression Analysis 3 credits

Major Electives - 9 credit hours

  • Complete 9 credits from MAT courses not already taken at 300 level or above or from the following choices:

  • COM 301 - Algorithms and Data Structures 3 credits
  • COM 305 - Business Spreadsheet Applications 3 credits
  • COM 315 - Decision Support Systems 3 credits
  • COM 330 - Database Concepts and Programming 3 credits
  • COM 335 - Applied Data Mining 3 credits
  • COM 465 - Artificial Intelligence 3 credits

Cognate Area - 9 credit hours

  • PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credits

  • Take 6 credits from the following choices:

  • PSY 321 - Psychological Tests and Measurements 3 credits
  • PSY 322 - Physiological Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 328 - Social Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 412 - Cognitive Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 422 - Psychology of Learning 3 credits

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.

Total Credits: 120

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: College of Arts and Sciences


Print (opens a new window)
Help (opens a new window)
Global Search Catalog Search
Entire Catalog
Search Advanced Search
Catalog Navigation
Catalog Home
President’s Message
The University
Academic Calendar 2019-2020
Academic Modified Class and Final Exam Schedules
Campuses, Centers, and Degree Programs
Saint Leo University Worldwide
Online Learning Center
Student Affairs
Undergraduate Policies and Procedures
Academic Procedures and Definitions
University Explorations
College of Arts and Sciences
Tapia College of Business
College of Education and Social Services
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Courses of Instruction
Administration and Faculty
Directory for Correspondence
Addendums for State Specific Information
Academic Catalogs PDF Version
T
Saint Leo University    
   

Want to learn more?

Let’s hear all about it! Contact Us

Email Us Visit Apply Now Request Info

Quick Links

  • my.SaintLeo
  • Athletics
  • Bookstore
  • Events Calendar
  • Programs and Degrees
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Directory
  • Net Price Calculator
  • Safety and Security
  • Accreditations
  • Disclosures
  • Privacy Policy
Saint Leo logo.

33701 State Road 52,
St. Leo, FL 33574

Toll Free: (800) 334-5532

Campus: (352) 588-8200

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  1. Event

    2022 Spring Intercession: University Campus Classes Begin

  2. Article

    DEMO: Another Article

    Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare vel eu leo. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus.

  3. Article

    DEMO: Yet Another Article

    Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare vel eu leo. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus.

  4. Page

    Graduate Programs at Saint Leo University

    Get to know our graduate degree programs at Saint Leo University. Transform yourself and your career—and become a leader in your field.
  5. Article

    DEMO: Blog Audio Article

    Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare vel eu leo. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus.

  6. Article

    DEMO: Blog Video Article

  7. Page

    One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida

    Discover one of the top-ranked universities in Florida! Saint Leo offers flexible learning options rooted in Catholic values and academic rigor.
  8. Page

    Meet the Faculty

    Our expert faculty at Saint Leo University are committed to helping you become the best version of yourself through small classes and personal attention.
  9. Page

    Points of Pride

    Saint Leo is proud to be one of the top-ranked universities in Florida and has been recognized nationally for our commitment to learning. Let us show you why.
  10. Faculty

    Dr Jane Goodall

    Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs

  11. Faculty

    Dr. Who

    Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs

  12. Faculty

    Dr. Francesca Mollini

    Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs

    Email: francesca.mollini@saintleo.edu

    Phone: (352) 588-8244

    Building Code: MC 2277

  13. Faculty

    Dr. Robert Freymann

    Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs

  14. Page

    Online Experience

  15. Article

    DEMO: Audio Article

  16. Article

    DEMO: Blog Article

    Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare vel eu leo. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus. Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare vel eu leo. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus. Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare vel eu leo. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus. Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare vel eu leo. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo, tortor mauris condimentum nibh, ut fermentum massa justo sit amet risus.

  17. Page

    Content Well/Editor Base Styles

  18. Page

    Components

  • ‹‹
  • ‹
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • ›
  • ››
All catalogs © 2025 Saint Leo University.
Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™.