Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

BS Data Science and Applied Mathematics

Bachelor of Science
Shenandoah University

The Data Science and Applied Mathematics major provides an interdisciplinary foundation in computer science, statistics and mathematics along with an in depth look at using data and mathematics in the real world. Data science and mathematics are applied fields critical in the modern workforce. Students will learn the essentials of computer science and how to apply these skills to analyze a wide variety of problems. Students will work on problems in the community and region, gaining hands on experience in applied math and data science.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Shenandoah University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
BS Data Science and Applied Mathematics
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
To earn this degree, students must earn a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA, complete at least 30 credits at SU, complete no more than 52 creidts per subject, and complete at least 30 credits at the 300 or 400 level.
Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Applied Mathematics
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
To earn this degree, students must earn a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA, complete at least 30 credits at SU, complete no more than 52 creidts per subject, and complete at least 30 credits at the 300 or 400 level.
SHEN ED
30
Communicative Literacy Written
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Communicative Literacy Oral
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Quantitative Literacy Region
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Navigating Difference Sphere - Ethical Reasoning Region
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Navigating Difference Sphere - Cultural Understanding Region
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Creative Expression Sphere
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Scientific Inquiry Sphere - Natural Sciences Region
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Scientific Inquiry Sphere - Social and Behavioral Region
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
FYS or Cultural Understanding
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students enrolled as freshman must complete the FYS course.
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
Additional 3 credits of SHEN ED
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
This is an opportunity to select courses that will apply to a concentration or minor.
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Data Science Core Courses
38
Introduction to Computer Programming I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Introduction to Computer Programming II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Machine Learning
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Introduction to Databases
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Introduction to Statistics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Applied Statistics Concepts and Methods
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Linear Algebra
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Introduction to Data Analysis
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Data Mining and Pattern Discovery
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Field Learning in Data Science
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Math Electives
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Free Electives
46
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Use these electives to complete your concentration or explore other areas of study. Students must earn a total of 120 credits to meet degree requirements Complete credits from any discipline without exceeding 52 credits per subject. These electives should only be used once all other requirements have been met and may not be needed to meet the degree requirements.
Earn 46 credits by completing any available course
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Shenandoah University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Central Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Danville Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Mountain Gateway Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Eastern Shore Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Germanna Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Brightpoint Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Laurel Ridge Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Mountain Empire Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
New River Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Northern Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Paul D. Camp Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Patrick & Henry Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Piedmont Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Rappahannock Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Southside Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Southwest Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Tidewater Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Virginia Peninsula Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Virginia Highlands Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Virginia Western Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Wytheville Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Science will guarantee completion of general education requirements.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Completion of an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Science prior to high school graduation will guarantee completion of general education requirements with the exception that the First Year Seminar (3 credits) must be completed upon enrollment to SU.
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Shenandoah University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
450
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
Shenandoah's average acceptance rate over the last four years is 84%.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Shenandoah offers an 11:1 student to faculty ratio, experiential learning opportunities, and integrative technology to prepare graduates for a successful career.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Complete an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or Associate or Arts and Science with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Randolph-Macon CollegeApplied Mathematics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeMathematics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
15-2011.00ActuariesAnalyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2099.01Bioinformatics TechniciansApply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2041.01BiostatisticiansDevelop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.01Business Intelligence AnalystsProduce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.02Clinical Data ManagersApply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
15-2051.00Data ScientistsDevelop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2099.00Mathematical Science Occupations, All OtherAll mathematical scientists not listed separately.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1022.00Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2021.00MathematiciansConduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
15-2041.00StatisticiansDevelop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the BS Data Science and Applied Mathematics at Shenandoah University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $17,730 Per Semester $141,840 $0 $141,840 Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 18 credit hours
Fees
Student Services Fee $195 Per Semester $1,560 0 $1,560 Full-time students only
IM Learning Fee $345 Per Semester $2,760 0 $2,760
Technology Fee $205 Per Semester $1,640 0 $1,640
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.