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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Data Science

Data continues to be an important focus of discussion and scrutiny. Take a deeper dive into data analytics with a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a data science concentration from CTU. You’ll study how to build computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques while exploring a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, and skills. Explore the fundamentals of data, including data mining, visualization, machine learning and data warehousing in this concentration.

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Program Credits
183
Course Length
5.5 Weeks
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Data continues to be an important focus of discussion and scrutiny. Take a deeper dive into data analytics with a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a data science concentration from CTU. You’ll study how to build computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques while exploring a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, and skills. Explore the fundamentals of data, including data mining, visualization, machine learning and data warehousing in this concentration.

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) with a concentration in Data Science is a 183-credit hour program that is offered online. The program consists of 51 general education credits, 88 credit hours in the computer science core, and 44 credit hours in the data science concentration.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career centered on building computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques. Students will explore a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, techniques and skills to effectively design and develop the computer software according to domain-specific requirements.

The curriculum of BSCS offers broad and detailed knowledge on how a computer’s software works, and how to design and develop different levels and types of computer software. This is different from the curriculum of the Computer Engineering program which is focused on how to design and develop computer hardware. It is also different from the curriculum of the Information Technology program, which is focused on how to apply both computer hardware and software to design, develop and support high level end-user-oriented business systems, services or applications.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

Courses

Courses: General Education Credits
COMS105 Interpersonal Communications 4.5
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COMS203 Speech Communications 4.5
 
ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5
ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5
HIST101 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century 4.5
MATH111 College Algebra for Technical Programs 4.5
PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5
PSYC102 Introductory Psychology 4.5
SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5
SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5
SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5
SOCL102 Introductory Sociology 4.5
UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5
Total Credit Hours: 51
Courses: Core Credits
CS101 Problem Solving in Computer Science 4
CS118 Principles of Programming Languages 4
CS119 Introduction of Programming 4
CS141 Fundamentals of Computer Organization and Architecture 4
CS219 Python Programming 4
CS221 SQL Programming 4
CS226 Java Programming 4
CS228 C++ Programming 4
CS233 Fundamentals of Data Structures 4
CS253 Introduction to Database Systems 4
CS267 Computer Algorithms 4
CS311 Mobile Programming 4
CS337 Introduction to Parallel Computing 4
CS341 Principles of Operating Systems 4
CS349 Software Engineering 4
CS356 Foundations of Big Data Analytics 4
CS491 Computer Science Team Project I 4
CS492 Computer Science Team Project II 4
CSS150 Introduction to Computer Security 4
IT204 Fundamentals of Networking 4
MATH211 Applications of Discrete Mathematics for Computer Systems and IT 4
MATH311 Data Driven Statistics for Computer Systems and IT 4
Total Credit Hours: 88
Courses- Concentration Credits
CS367 Streaming Data Analytics 4
CS397 Data Warehousing 4
CS378 NoSQL Databases 4
CS379 Machine Learning 4
CS473 Data Mining 4
CS479 Data Visualization 4
Select 20 Credits from the list of courses shown below 20
Total Credit Hours: 44
Courses - Elective Choices Credits
CS227 Linux Programming 4
CS361 Principles of User Interface Design 4
CS368 Fundamentals of Software Requirements 4
CS374 Fundamentals of Software Design 4
CS468 Software Service Construction 4
CS469 Software Quality Assurance 4
CSS200 Principles of Network Security 4
CSS250 Security Risk Management 4
CSS280 Ethical Hacking 4
CSS321 Software Assurance 4
EM200 Introduction to Website Development 4
EM218 Web Development II 4
EM228 Scripting for the Web 4
EM270 Emerging Media and Technology 4
IT304 Computer Networks and Communications 4
Courses- Elective Choices Credits
CS227 Linux Programming 4
CS361 Principles of User Interface Design 4
CS368 Fundamentals of Software Requirements 4
CS374 Fundamentals of Software Design 4
CS468 Software Service Construction 4
CS469 Software Quality Assurance 4
CSS200 Principles of Network Security 4
CSS250 Security Risk Management 4
CSS280 Ethical Hacking 4
CSS321 Software Assurance 4
EM200 Introduction to Website Development 4
EM218 Web Development II 4
EM228 Scripting for the Web 4
EM270 Emerging Media and Technology 4
IT304 Computer Networks and Communications 4
note that all courses are not offered at all campuses. Consult with your academic advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 183

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Outcomes for this program align with the educational standards of ABET.

 

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Faculty

Yanzhen Qu, Ph.D

Yanzhen Qu, Ph.D

University Dean

Prior to joining CTU in 2008, Dr. Qu spent over 20 years in industry. As a senior or executive level technical leader, he managed product R&D and IT organizations at various multinational corporations, leading international engineering teams to successfully develop several of the world's first very large real-time commercial software systems and technologies.

Janet Durgin

Janet Durgin

Program Chair

Dr. Janet Durgin has over 12 years’ experience as a Systems Engineering Manager for a large U.S. defense contractor, along with 7 years’ experience in academics serving as Program Chair and graduate instructor in the business, information technology and project management programs. As an IT Project Manager and Systems Engineer, Janet managed technical teams that built large information systems in the domain areas of Information Security, Production Operations, Engineering, Security, Supply Chain, and Logistics. As a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Janet has also conducted many lean process improvement events for several large organizations.