Please view the posters presented at the 19th Annual City Tech Faculty and Student Research Poster Session below. You can click on each poster to enlarge it and view the PDF version under the poster abstract.
We thank all presenters for sharing their innovative and informative research with the City Tech community and beyond!
27-Content Analysis of Two-year & Fouryear Data Science Programs in the United States
Higher education is now preparing a generation of workers with the skills required to enter the Data Science domain. Many colleges and universities are offering Data Science programs that vary in terms of core courses and electives. This research study evaluated 136 associate and undergraduate data science programs in the U.S. and identified similarities in course offerings and program structure. The research questions answered as a result of this study are: 1) what are the characteristics of Data Science programs, and 2) what are the common core courses and competencies in these programs. There are various private and public colleges offering data science programs across the U.S. These programs vary in core credits and degrees; however, the data science competencies recommended by ACM are being implemented across all programs regardless of the major or department. To pursue an interest in data science, one should seek a B.S. degree in one of the three most prominent majors; data science, data analytics, or math and statistics. The study provides a roadmap for institutions developing new Data Science programs or updating older programs by informing understanding of the breadth and width of associate and undergraduate Data Science programs in the U.S. View or download a PDF version of this poster.
