Graduate Certificate in Statistical and Computational Data Science

The Certificate in Statistical and Computational Data Science is a Master's-level, five-course (15 credit) certificate that includes graduate-level course requirements from both Statistics and Computer Science. It consists of at least two computer science courses and two statistics courses. Graduate matriculated students and non-matriculated Continuing and Professional Education students can enroll in the required courses for the Certificate in Statistical and Computational Data Science, as long as they have the prerequisites for the courses.This certificate is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their data science skills or for MSPhD students who want to round out their degrees. MSPhD students in Computer Science should consider the Computer Science Master's with Concentration in Data Science.For students entering the program without strong computer programming skills, we offer a one-credit bridge course: Introduction to Numerical Computing with Python (COMPSCI 590N). This course covers the basics of Python, which is one of the core languages used in data science.

Prior to their anticipated start date, applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. If you obtained your degree from a university outside the United States.Transcripts - Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Additional Materials page of your application are acceptable. Upon admittance, official transcripts will need to be submitted, either electronically or in paper format, directly by each institution’s registrar to the Graduate Student Service Center.Personal Statement and RésuméLetters of Recommendation Most programs require a minimum of two letters of recommendation, but some programs require more.