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Data science is a program that brings together different subjects to help students learn how to work with data. In this program, students learn how to write computer code (called programming) and how to use math and statistics to study information. They also learn how to clearly explain what the data means using charts, graphs and other tools. By combining these skills, students can find patterns, solve problems and make smart decisions using data.

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Data Science Minor
At the completion of the data science minor:
- Students will be able to use statistical or analytical methods in the analysis of data.
- Students will be able to use data science skills, techniques and tools to gather and manage data along a particular content domain.
- Students will be able to understand the ethical implications of the practice of data science.
- Students will be able to effectively communicate data analysis and interpretations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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After you Graduate
Many jobs either directly or indirectly require gathering data, data analysis and computational programming. This minor pairs well with many majors and can lead to unique career opportunities.

"We constantly create data, interact with data, and hear about data in our daily lives. This could be as simple as looking at the number of likes on our most recent social media post or using a search engine which learns from our choices. The data science minor provides a toolkit to gather, organize and analyze data enabling a deeper interaction with the data surrounding us."
- Dan Savelle, Assistant Professor of Economics
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