Data Science, AS

Program Code: Data Science-AS

This is a draft edition of the 2025-2026 catalog. Information is subject to change.

Program Description

The Associates of Science in Data Science is a general transfer degree program designed for students who are planning to transfer to a baccalaureate-level institution.  This degree will also provide employment opportunities for student upon completion.  The Associate of Science degree in Data Science includes skills in mathematics, science, data literacy and analysis, programming, and general education for transfer to a four-year institution.

Data Science Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
DATA 101 Introduction to Data Science 3
DATA 210 Introduction to SQL for Data Science 3
CS 105 Introduction to Computing 3
ENG 101
or ENG 100
or ENG 113
 Composition I
or Composition Enhanced
or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
 3
MATH 124 College Algebra (or higher) 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
APST 207
or STAT 152
 Practical Statistics
or Introduction to Statistics
 3
ENG 102
or ENG 114
 Composition II
or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
 3
Fine Arts 3 3
Humanities/Diversity 4 3
Social Science/U.S & NV Constitution 3 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
DATA 220 Research Methods for Data Science 3
CS 138 Programming for Data Science in Python I 3
Electives 6
Science 3 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
Science 3 3
Elective 12
 Semester Total15
 Total Units60
3

See approved General Education list for the AA/AS Degree.

4

See program recommendations or requirements.

Program Requirements

Associate of Science degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  

To earn an AS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
English3 - 6
Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114 1
Fine Arts3
Recommended:
ART 100
Visual Foundations
Humanities3
Recommended: 2
PHIL 210
World Religions
Mathematics3
Required:
MATH 124
College Algebra (or higher)
Science6
Social Science3
Recommended: 2
PSY 101
General Psychology
PSC 101
Introduction to American Politics
HIST 111
Survey of U.S. Constitutional History
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Diversity[3]
Recommended:
ENG 231
World Literature I
PHIL 210
World Religions
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions[3]
Science courses (satisfied by degree requirements)[6]
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
DATA 101Introduction to Data Science3
DATA 210Introduction to SQL for Data Science3
or CIT 180 Database Concepts and SQL
DATA 220Research Methods for Data Science3
APST 207Practical Statistics3
or STAT 152 Introduction to Statistics
CS 138Programming for Data Science in Python I3
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Select 21 units from transferable electives21
Recommended:
CS 151
Introduction to Cybersecurity
PSY 240
Introduction to Research Methods
ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics
BUS 107
Business Speech Communications
COM 113
Fundamentals of Speech Communications
CS 105
Introduction to Computing
PBH 101
Introduction to Public Health
PBH 281
Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health
Total Units60
1

If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114 the additional 3 required units will become elective units.  Course sequence is based on placement into ENG 102.

2

Recommended courses also meet Diversity and U.S. & NV Constitution requirements.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to Data Science applications.

PSLO2: Demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze and resolve technology problems.

PSLO3: Apply knowledge and skills to develop, interpret, and select appropriate technological processes.

PSLO4: Demonstrate the ability to assist in research, development, design, production, testing and various other functions associated with Data Science.

Transfer Agreements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.