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UConn Adding Pair of Data-Based Degree Programs
The UConn trustees approved the programs last week.
STORRS, CT — Beginning in Fall 2023 semester, the University of Connecticut will be offering two new undergraduate degrees — a Bachelor of Science in Statistical Data Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Data Analysis.
The interdisciplinary degrees, which were approved by the UConn Board of Trustees at its Dec. 7 meeting, will "provide opportunities for students to explore data generation, analysis, visualization, and ethics," officials said.
Students will also select domain areas that range from American political institutions to financial analysis to population dynamics, officials said.
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Both degrees require 36 credits. Students will also conduct a final capstone research project, which will apply the core data science skills to a practical problem.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates an increase of about 40,000 data scientist positions between now and 2031, representing about a 36 percent increase from 2021 to 2031. The growth is expected to stem from an increased demand for data-driven decisions, especially as technology evolves, officials said.
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See more about the degree programs at UConn Today.
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