Data Science Degree Requirements
Review the degree requirements
All degree requirements are listed in the Luddy academic bulletin. As an undergraduate, student, you can review your specific requirements by choosing the bulletin that represents the year you entered IU. The bulletin for the most current academic year is typically released later in the summer.
Data Science Core (25 credits)
- INFO-I 123: Data Fluency
- STAT-S 350: Intro to Statistical Inference
- CSCI-A 310: Problem Solving using Data
- DSCI-D 321: Data Representation and Processing
- STAT-S 352: Data Modeling and Inference
- DSCI-D 351: Big Data Analytics
- DSCI-D 498: Data Science Capstone I
- DSCI-D 499: Data Science Capstone II
Math and Science Foundations (17 credits)
- MATH-M 211: Calculus I
- MATH-E 201: Linear Algebra for Data Science
- MATH-E 265: Probability for Data Science
- CSCI-C 200: Intro to Computers and Programming or
INFO-I 210: Informatics Infrastructure I - CSCI-C 241: Discrete Structures or
INFO-I 201: Math Foundations of Informatics
Additional Luddy Courses
In addition to General Education Requirements, the Luddy School requires students to complete a few extra requirements to meet the Shared Goals of IU Bloomington. For Data Science, students must complete:
- Diversity in the U.S.
- English Composition (grade of C or higher)
- Intensive Writing
- ILS-Z 410: Social and Ethical Impacts of Big Data
- 10 credits Natural Science (any N&M listed for Common Ground)
Data Science: Sample First Semester Schedule
Your advisor can help you with your specific situation, but just to give you an idea, a sample Data Science first semester schedule usually totals around 14-15 credits and includes the following:
- ENG-W 131: English Composition (3 cr)
- MATH-M 211: Calculus I (4 cr)
- CSCI-C 200: Intro to Computers and Programming (4 cr)
- INFO-I 123: Data Fluency (3 cr)
*NSO students are pre-enrolled in ENG-W 131, CSCI-C 200, and INFO-I 123
NSO Students Only (Pre-Enrollment):
You may be pre-enrolled for one or more courses prior to your NSO advising appointment. These courses may include English Composition, English Language Improvement (for some international students), CSCI-C 200, and INFO-I 123.
You can check your current enrollment in your Student Center from One.IU. You can review your enrollment with an academic advisor during your NSO advising appointment and make adjustments at that time.
Relevant AP Scores
| AP Test | Score | Course Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 or 5 | MATH-M 211 | 4 |
| Calculus BC | 4 or 5 | MATH-M 212 | 4 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI-C 102 | 3 |
| Computer Science A | 4 or 5 | CSCI-C 200 | 4 |
| Computer Science P | 3, 4, or 5 | CSCI-C 102 | 3 |
| English Language & Comp | 4 or 5 | ENG-W 131. Could also earn credit through ACT/SAT | 3 |
