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Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science & Visualization

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This AI-generated image highlights innovative possibilities. At the College of Information Science, where we focus on the intersection of people, information and technology, you'll learn how to harness AI ethically and responsibly while ensuring human creativity and insight remain at the forefront.

Data is everywhere—and organizations need people who know how to turn it into insight.

The 12-unit, 4-course Data Science and Visualization certificate builds practical skills in collecting, analyzing, visualizing and communicating data through hands-on work with real-world datasets and the tools used across today's data-driven industries.

Offered on main campus and online.


Declaration or Application Process

A certificate can be completed as a stand-alone program or alongside an undergraduate degree. There are no additional application requirements for the Data Science and Visualization certificate.

If you are a current University of Arizona student, you may declare your certificate here:

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If you are not a current U of A student, you can apply for admission as a certificate-seeking student.

The Data Science and Visualization Certificate is available via main campus and Arizona Online.

Students must meet the same general University of Arizona admissions criteria as degree-seeking students. The requirements and expectations are the same as a first-year, transfer or readmit student depending on what admit type a student is (first-year, transfer or readmit). Students have to fill out the application fully and submit all required transcripts and requested materials. Certificate seeking students (as in Certificate seeking only, not as part of a degree) are not eligible for merit aid or financial aid and if they apply as degree-seeking in the future, they are considered "readmits."


Requirements

Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 average in certificate coursework to complete the certificate. Students who wish to graduate with an undergraduate certificate should submit a certificate application to graduation services when they have finished the certificate requirements. There is a one-time $15 graduation fee. There are no deadlines to apply to graduate with a certificate.

Up to 50% of courses may be shared with a degree requirement (major, minor, general education) or second certificate.

6 units must be completed at the University of Arizona (not transfer).

Learn more about University of Arizona undergraduate certificate requirements.


Courses

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