{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:53:14","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-data-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Data-Driven. Future-Focused.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/27985418028_37948ec87a_c.jpg\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/27985418028_37948ec87a_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/27985418028_37948ec87a_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/27985418028_37948ec87a_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/27985418028_37948ec87a_c-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" alt=\"A person wearing a hoodie sits in a chair, using a laptop and listening to earphones in a well-lit indoor space.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/data-science\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Data Science Faculty<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/data-science\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Data Science<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><h3 class=\"topText\">94%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>career outcome rate: employed, in school, volunteering, or in the military (Class of 2023)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">29<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Study Abroad programs for students<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>SMCM's student-to-faculty ratio supports students through their time on campus and beyond<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Data Science <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"6\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>At the completion of the data science minor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students will be able to use statistical or analytical methods in the analysis of data.<\/li>\n<li>Students will be able to use data science skills, techniques and tools to gather and manage data along a particular content domain.<\/li>\n<li>Students will be able to understand the ethical implications of the practice of data science.<\/li>\n<li>Students will be able to effectively communicate data analysis and interpretations to both technical and non-technical audiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Data Science\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Data Science Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Data Science Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Data Science\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Data Science Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Data Science Minor<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/54540399158_1378888230_c.jpg\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/54540399158_1378888230_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/54540399158_1378888230_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/54540399158_1378888230_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/54540399158_1378888230_c-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" alt=\"Students sit at desks in a classroom, using laptops and smiling during what appears to be a group activity or lecture.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Data Science Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Data Science\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Data Science Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-data-science\/careers-in-data-science\/\">Careers in Data Science<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/52470658118_73a56c72e2_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/52470658118_73a56c72e2_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/52470658118_73a56c72e2_c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/208\/2025\/07\/52470658118_73a56c72e2_c-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"People interact at a career fair in a gymnasium, with company booths and informational banners in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"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.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Dan Savelle, Assistant Professor of Economics<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-wrapper\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-container\"><h2>Connect with Your Program Chair<\/h2><p class=\"smcm-dh-info\">All the faculty here at St. Mary's College of Maryland want to help you explore your interests and set you up for success. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/Aileen-Bailey.jpg\" width=\"3061\" height=\"4162\" alt=\"A woman with short hair smiles joyfully.\" class=\"restdept1736\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/aileen-m-bailey\">Aileen M. Bailey<\/a><p>Professor of Psychology<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:ambailey@smcm.edu\">ambailey@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Stay <strong>Connected<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-instagram\"><\/i>Follow us on Instagram<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-8-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">PROGRAM <strong>Major<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"22\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>MAJOR BLURB<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"23\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"EX. Biology, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"EX. Program Name Major or Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">EX. Program Name Major or Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"EX. Biology, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your EX. Program Name Major or Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your EX. Program Name Major or Minor<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-PROGRAM\/#grad-school\">Graduate School<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-9-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Expand your learning beyond the classroom with opportunities like studying abroad, internships, hands-on classes, or independent research. These experiences help you see the bigger picture.<\/p>\n<p>At St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland, you&#8217;ll benefit from experienced professors, unlike at larger universities where teaching assistants may lead classes. You\u2019re more likely to have the same professor for multiple courses, work with them on your St. Mary\u2019s Project, or have them as your academic advisor.<\/p>\n<p>When you need letters of recommendation for jobs or grad school, you\u2019ll have professors who know you well and can write strong, detailed letters. 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