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Major Map: B.S./B.A. Data Science
The Fisk University Data Science program is the first dedicated undergraduate data science program at a Historically Black College or University as well as in the state of Tennessee. The Data Science program is one of the newest and fastest growing programs at Fisk University. The Department offers both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a Data Science minor. The Data Science program strives to bring Innovation to Passion through partner discipline requirements where students can choose a partner discipline including but not limited to Art, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Political Science or Business. This allows students to use the innovation of data science to explore their passion. The program is also designed to allow students to easily add a joint major within the 4-year degree program. These partnerships allow students to complete degrees in areas like Computational Biology and Computational Social Science.
The Bachelor of Arts degree has the fundamental mathematics and computer science content and allows for 18-20 hours of partner discipline courses. The Bachelor of Science degree has more advanced mathematics and computer science content and allows for 10-12 hours of partner discipline courses. An integral component of the program is the experiential learning component. This is accomplished through four initiatives:- The Sophomore, Junior, and Senior seminar courses.
- The Data Science Club
- The Data Science Innovation Hub
- Industry Partnerships
GET THE COURSES YOU NEED
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GET RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Create a core resume. Ask staff in Office of Career Planning and Development to review your resume.
- Complete on-line assessment to ascertain career interests. Discuss these with your academic advisor and staff in the Office of Career Planning and Development. Self-assessments also available through CareerOneStop.org. One of the five assessment tools matches strengths with occupations.
- Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships.
- Participate in activities organized by Google at Fisk campus; in conjunction with Google-in-Residence Program, where a Google Employee stays at Fisk (August - December) in order to train students for internships and tech-careers.
- Submit applications for internships to major companies (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, IBM, Oracle, Deloitte, HCA, etc).
- Many companies have special tracks for Freshmen and Sophomore (e.g. Google's Engineering Practicum, apply by October)
- Apply for research internships at Fisk University; we have several research opportunites sponsored by Federal Grants (e.g. National Science Foundation, National Institues of Health, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, etc)
- Apply for research internships at other places. There are several places that accept International Students (e.g., Case Western Reserve University, NIMBiOS - National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, UCLA B.I.G. Summer Institute, etc)
- Attend Industry Expo for internship opportunities.
- Shadow professionals in field of interest.
- Conduct informational interviews in employment sector(s) of interest.
- Select part-time jobs in field of interest.
- Update your resume. Ask staff in Office of Career Planning and Development to review your resume.
- Complete on-line assessment to ascertain career interests. Discuss these with your academic advisor and staff in the Office of Career Planning and Development. Self-assessments also available through CareerOneStop.org. One of the five assessment tools matches strengths with occupations.
- Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships.
- Participate in activities organized by Google at Fisk campus,in conjunction with Google-in-Residence Program, where a Google Employee stays at Fisk (August - December) in order to train students for internships and tech-careers.
- Submit applications for internships to major companies (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, IBM, Oracle, Deloitte, HCA, etc).
- Many companies have special tracks for Freshmen and Sophomore (e.g. Google's Engineering Practicum, apply by October/November)
- Apply for research internships at Fisk University; we have several research opportunites sponsored by Federal Grants (e.g. National Science Foundation, National Institues of Health, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, etc)
- Apply for research internships at other places. There are several places that accept both US citizens/immigrants and International Students (e.g., Case Western Reserve University, NIMBiOS - National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, UCLA B.I.G. Summer Institute, etc)
- Attend Industry Expo for internship opportunities.
- Shadow professionals in field of interest.
- Conduct informational interviews in employment sector(s) of interest.
- Update your resume. Ask staff in Office of Career Planning and Development to review your resume.
- Complete on-line assessment to ascertain career interests. Discuss these with your academic advisor and staff in the Office of Career Planning and Development. Self-assessments also available through CareerOneStop.org. One of the five assessment tools matches strengths with occupations.
- Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships.
- Participate in activities organized by Google at Fisk campus,in conjunction with Google-in-Residence Program, where a Google Employee stays at Fisk (August - December) in order to train students for internships and tech-careers.
- Submit applications for internships to major companies (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, IBM, Oracle, Deloitte, HCA, etc).
- Apply for research internships at Fisk University; we have several research opportunites sponsored by Federal Grants (e.g. National Science Foundation, National Institues of Health, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, etc)
- Apply for research internships at other places. There are several places that accept both US citizens/immigrants and International Students (e.g., Case Western Reserve University, NIMBiOS - National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, UCLA B.I.G. Summer Institute, etc)
- Attend Industry Expo for internship opportunities.
- Shadow professionals in field of interest.
- Conduct informational interviews in employment sector(s) of interest.
- Update your resume. Ask staff in Office of Career Planning and Development to review your resume.
- Complete on-line assessment to ascertain career interests. Discuss these with your academic advisor and staff in the Office of Career Planning and Development. Self-assessments also available through CareerOneStop.org. One of the five assessment tools matches strengths with occupations.
- Meet with staff in Career Services to identify potential internships.
- Participate in activities organized by Google at Fisk campus,in conjunction with Google-in-Residence Program, where a Google Employee stays at Fisk (August - December) in order to train students for internships and tech-careers.
- Submit applications for internships to major companies (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, IBM, Oracle, Deloitte, HCA, etc).
- Many companies have special tracks for Freshmen and Sophomore (e.g. Google's Engineering Practicum, apply by October/November)
- Apply for research internships at Fisk University; we have several research opportunites sponsored by Federal Grants (e.g. National Science Foundation, National Institues of Health, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, etc)
- Apply for research internships at other places. There are several places that accept both US citizens/immigrants and International Students (e.g., Case Western Reserve University, NIMBiOS - National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, UCLA B.I.G. Summer Institute, etc)
- Attend Industry Expo for internship opportunities.
- Shadow professionals in field of interest.
- Conduct informational interviews in employment sector(s) of interest.
GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY
- Participate in activities organized by Computer Science Club and Google-in-Residence Program at Fisk.
- Female students should check NCWIT summit and Grace Hopper Conference (the world's largest gathering of women technologists).
- Apply for the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors program and participate in their offered activities and programs.
- Attend conferences of professional associations (e.g. ACM, IEEE, NSBE, Tapia).
- Participate in Fisk Annual Research Symposium (Abstracts are due in March, Poster or Oral Presentation in April, check Fisk website for more information); share your research experience or best practices with your peers (note: 'early and often' is very effecitve strategey);
- Participate in Service Day during New Student Orientation, Homecoming, and the MLK Day of Service.
- Take advantage of service learning opportunities offered in courses (e.g., Core 100) and as scholarship requirements.
- Join student organizations with community outreach programs (e.g., Talented Tenth Scholars Program for males). Attend student organization events to become acquainted with student organizations. Meet with staff in Office of Leadership and Service for list of student organizations.
- Frequently check Fisk e-mail for news of volunteer opportunities shared by faculty/advisors and by the Office of Leadership and Service.
- Volunteer as a tutor with on-campus entities (e.g., AESP, THRUST, or GUSTO).
- Participate in activities organized by Computer Science Club and Google-in-Residence Program at Fisk.
- Female students should check NCWIT summit and Grace Hopper Conference (the world's largest gathering of women technologists).
- Apply for the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors program and participate in their offered activities and programs.
- Attend conferences of professional associations (e.g. ACM, IEEE, NSBE, Tapia).
- Participate in Fisk Annual Research Symposium (Abstracts are due in March, Poster or Oral Presentation in April, check Fisk website for more information); share your research experience or best practices with your peers (note: 'early and often' is very effecitve strategey);
- Participate in Service Day during New Student Orientation, Homecoming, and the MLK Day of Service.
- Take advantage of service learning opportunities offered in courses (e.g., Core 100) and as scholarship requirements.
- Join student organizations with community outreach programs (e.g., Talented Tenth Scholars Program for males). Attend student organization events to become acquainted with student organizations. Meet with staff in Office of Leadership and Service for list of student organizations.
- Frequently check Fisk e-mail for news of volunteer opportunities shared by faculty/advisors and by the Office of Leadership and Service.
- Volunteer as a tutor with on-campus entities (e.g., AESP, THRUST, or GUSTO).
- Participate in activities organized by Computer Science Club and Google-in-Residence Program at Fisk.
- Female students should check NCWIT summit and Grace Hopper Conference (the world's largest gathering of women technologists).
- Apply for the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors program and participate in their offered activities and programs.
- Attend conferences of professional associations (e.g. ACM, IEEE, NSBE, Tapia).
Click here for photos - Participate in Fisk Annual Research Symposium (Abstracts are due in March, Poster or Oral Presentation in April, check Fisk website for more information); share your research experience or best practices with your peers (note: 'early and often' is very effecitve strategey);
- Participate in Service Day during New Student Orientation, Homecoming, and the MLK Day of Service.
- Take advantage of service learning opportunities offered in courses (e.g., Core 100) and as scholarship requirements.
- Join student organizations with community outreach programs (e.g., Talented Tenth Scholars Program for males). Attend student organization events to become acquainted with student organizations. Meet with staff in Office of Leadership and Service for list of student organizations.
- Frequently check Fisk e-mail for news of volunteer opportunities shared by faculty/advisors and by the Office of Leadership and Service.
- Volunteer as a tutor with on-campus entities (e.g., AESP, THRUST, or GUSTO).
- Participate in activities organized by Computer Science Club and Google-in-Residence Program at Fisk.
- Female students should check NCWIT summit and Grace Hopper Conference (the world's largest gathering of women technologists).
- Apply for the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors program and participate in their offered activities and programs.
- Attend conferences of professional associations (e.g. ACM, IEEE, NSBE, Tapia).
- Participate in Fisk Annual Research Symposium (Abstracts are due in March, Poster or Oral Presentation in April, check Fisk website for more information); share your research experience or best practices with your peers (note: 'early and often' is very effecitve strategey);
- Participate in Service Day during New Student Orientation, Homecoming, and the MLK Day of Service.
- Take advantage of service learning opportunities offered in courses (e.g., Core 100) and as scholarship requirements.
- Join student organizations with community outreach programs (e.g., Talented Tenth Scholars Program for males). Attend student organization events to become acquainted with student organizations. Meet with staff in Office of Leadership and Service for list of student organizations.
- Frequently check Fisk e-mail for news of volunteer opportunities shared by faculty/advisors and by the Office of Leadership and Service.
- Volunteer as a tutor with on-campus entities (e.g., AESP, THRUST, or GUSTO).
GET THINKING GLOBALLY
- Begin foreign language course requirements (placement examination determines beginning course)
- Begin planning potential study abroad (see staff in Office of Global Initiatives).
- Be intentional in interacting with international students and students from other subcultures.
- Pay close attention to textbooks and lectures offering cross-cultural comparisons.
- Begin foreign language course requirements (placement examination determines beginning course)
- Begin planning potential study abroad (see staff in Office of Global Initiatives).
- Be intentional in interacting with international students and students from other subcultures.
- Pay close attention to textbooks and lectures offering cross-cultural comparisons.
- Finalize arrangements for study abroad (see staff in Office of Global Initiatives). Meet with advisor to ensure courses earned abroad will meet student course requirements for general studies, electives, and major.
- Be intentional in interacting with international students and students from other subcultures.
- Pay close attention to textbooks and lectures offering cross-cultural comparisons.
- Be intentional in interacting with international students and students from other subcultures.
- Pay close attention to textbooks and lectures offering cross-cultural comparisons.
GET READY FOR LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
WHERE COULD I GO AFTER GRADUATION?
Data science graduates can join the following companies
• Google
• Microsoft
• Apple
• Amazon
• IBM
• Oracle
• HCA
• Deloitte, etc
Selected Job Titles of B.A./B.S. Psychology Degree Recipients
• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Software Engineer
• Software Developer
• Web Developer
• Game Developer
• Database Administrator
• Network Administrator
• System Administrator
• Systems Analyst, etc.
Research and Graduate Studies:
Ph.D in Data Science
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Computer Engieering, etc
Masters in Data Science
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering, etc
Research in National Research Labs
Research in Tech Companies (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, etc)
Other related jobs
Government
Marketing
Journalism and Mass Communication
Law, Patent Law, Immigration Services
Management
Financial Services and Banks
Tourism and Recreation
Multimedia Production
etc