X+Data Certificate

The X+Data certificate is designed to supplement a student’s major or professional experience in a non-computing field. The courses in this certificate will teach students the programming, modeling, and statistical skills needed for utilizing data to gain insights on important questions in their field. This certificate is open to both degree-seeking students and non-degree-seeking students with substantial professional experience in a non-computing field*.

Requirements

Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following courses.
CPTR 130Introduction to Data Science

4

CPTR 230Computing for Insight

4

CPTR 330Machine Learning for Data Science

4

CPTR 420Introduction to Database Systems

4

CPTR 493Capstone Data Science Project

1

MATH 215Data Analysis

4

Approved Discipline Specific Course**

3-4

Total Credit Hours:24-25
*Non-degree-seeking students enrolled in the certificate program must meet the admissions requirement for Walla Walla University and should refer to the Financial Bulletin for reduced tuition information.

**See the online bulletin at wallawalla.edu for a current list of approved courses.