{"id":652,"date":"2025-08-14T13:53:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/?page_id=652"},"modified":"2025-08-14T15:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T19:32:17","slug":"undergraduate-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/undergraduate-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-intro has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/robotics.jpg&apos;);background-position:50% 50%;background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group padded lifted has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-69bc4bdf is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25.625rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group padded has-charcoal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2170e82cf540bc5780de0a3d4acd87da is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"intro is-style-intro\">With our holistic curriculum, experiential learning, and supportive community, students acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to thrive in dynamic and data-driven industries, secure top-tier placements, and unlock opportunities for advanced degrees. They are well-prepared for making transformative changes in today\u2019s data-rich world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/data-science-ba\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"server room with lights looking down a hallway\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-threebytwo\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/server-room-major.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data science major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our interdisciplinary major includes core courses that cover general data science knowledge, skills, and tools, along with specialized tracks to help students develop domain expertise. We currently offer 11 tracks, including STEM disciplines, business, economics, environmental science, game design, geography, and psychology, with more tracks under development.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/undergraduate-programs\/minor-and-concentrations\/\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"minor diagram\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-threebytwo\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/minor.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minor and concentrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs provide essential data science knowledge and skills, complementing other majors and enhancing students&#8217; ability to work with data and information across various disciplines.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-639b5052 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why study data science at Clark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Study Data Science at Clark to master versatile quantitative analysis techniques, benefit from interdisciplinary collaborations in a liberal arts research environment, and leverage professional opportunities and a supportive alumni network for career success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/vqt-150x150.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90\" style=\"width:54px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/vqt-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/vqt-300x300.webp 300w, 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style=\"width:54px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/ILA-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/ILA-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/ILA-1.webp 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Interdisciplinary liberal arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Study this emerging field in a small liberal arts research university with diverse participating programs and strong interdisciplinary collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-white-background-color 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jobs at top companies or admission to leading graduate schools, and change our increasingly data-driven world.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/ola-1-150x150.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93\" style=\"width:54px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/ola-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/data-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/ola-1-300x300.webp 300w, 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We provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary education that seamlessly integrates core courses in data science and foundational courses in computer science and mathematics materials with specialized domain knowledge. The program is supported by dedicated faculty from diverse partner departments and schools, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Interactive Media, Management, Mathematics, Psychology and Physics. Refer to individual program pages for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Student&#8217;s Primary Intrest<\/th><th>Student&#8217;s Goal with Data Science<\/th><th>Corresponding Programs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Data Science<\/td><td>Become a Data professional with Data Science<\/td><td>Data Science Major<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Another Field<\/td><td>Incorporate data science into the main field<\/td><td>Data Science Minor<br>Business Data Analytics<br>Geospatial Data Analytics<br>New Concentrations under development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Another Field<\/td><td>Gain general knowledge and skills in data science<\/td><td>Introductory courses such as DS103, 105, 125<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With our holistic curriculum, experiential learning, and supportive community, students acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to thrive in dynamic and data-driven industries, secure top-tier placements, and unlock opportunities for advanced degrees. 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