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Data Science, Bachelor's to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program

Â鶹´«Ã½'s data science B.S. to artificial intelligence M.S. accelerated programÌýallows a student to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at SLU in a shorter time period than if both degrees were pursued independently.

For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:

Data Science, B.S.

Artificial Intelligence, M.S.

Students who want to apply to this accelerated program should have completed all 2000-level coursework required of the data science bachelor's program and have completed at least 75 credits at the time of application.

At the time of application, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 and a GPA of at least 3.00 in their computer science coursework. Contact the graduate coordinator for more details.

Non-Course Requirements

All Science and Engineering B.A. and B.S. students must complete an exit interview/survey near the end of their bachelor's program.Ìý

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 and a GPA of at least 3.00 in their computer science coursework.Ìý

Students who drop belowÌýthat GPA while in the accelerated program will be placed on a one-semester probationary period before beingÌýdismissed from the accelerated program.Ìý

Only grades of "B" or better in the graduate courses taken while an undergraduate can be applied to the master's degree.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Ìý

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
°ä³§°ä±õÌý1070 Introduction to Computer Science: Taming Big Data 3
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1660 Discrete Mathematics 3
²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý1510 Calculus I 4
°ä°¿¸é·¡Ìý1000 Ignite First Year Seminar 2
°ä°¿¸é·¡Ìý1500 Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community 1
°ä°¿¸é·¡Ìý1900 Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication 3
ÌýCredits16
Spring
CSCIÌý1300 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 4
MATHÌý1520 Calculus II 4
DATAÌý1800 Data Science Practicum I 1
COREÌý1600 Ultimate Questions: Theology 3
General Electives 3
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
CSCIÌý2100 Data Structures 4
MATHÌý2530 Calculus III 4
COREÌý1200 Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication 3
COREÌý1700 Ultimate Questions: Philosophy 3
ÌýCredits14
Spring
STATÌý3850 Foundation of Statistics 3
DATAÌý2800 Data Science Practicum II 1
CSCIÌý2300 Object-Oriented Software Design 3
MATHÌý3110 Linear Algebra for Engineers 3
COREÌý2500 Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation 0
COREÌý3800 Ways of Thinking: Natural and Applied Sciences 3
General Electives 3
ÌýCredits16
Year Three
Fall
CSCIÌý3710 Databases 3
STATÌý4880 Bayesian Statistics and Statistical Computing 3
COREÌý2800 Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression 3
COREÌý3400 Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture 3
General Electives 3
ÌýCredits15
Spring
STATÌý5087 Applied Regression (Critical course: ÌýDouble-counted undergrad/grad) 3
CSCI/ STAT Elective 3
COREÌý3600 Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
General Electives 6
ÌýCredits15
Year Four
Fall
CSCIÌý4961 Capstone Project I 2
CSCIÌý5740 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Critical course: ÌýOnly counts toward graduate degree) 3
CSCIÌý5750 Introduction to Machine Learning 3
General Electives 6
ÌýCredits14
Spring
DATAÌý4962 Capstone Project II 2
CSCI 5850High-Performance Computing (Double-counted undergrad/grad) 3
STAT 5xxx Elective (Double-counted undergrad/grad) 3
General Electives 9
ÌýCredits17
Year Five
Fall
CSCIÌý5030 Principles of Software Development 3
CSCIÌý5050 Computing and Society (Critical course: ÌýSee program notes) 3
Artificial Intelligence Applications Course 3
ÌýCredits9
Spring
CSCIÌý5961 Artificial Intelligence Capstone Project 3
Artificial Intelligence Elective 3
ÌýCredits6
ÌýTotal Credits137
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Program Notes

CSCIÌý5050 Computing and Society (3 cr) requirement will be waived for students who took Computer Ethics as an
undergraduate; these hours would become an additional graduate elective.

Thesis Option

A master's thesis is optional. Students completing a thesis should take six credits of CSCIÌý5990 Thesis Research (0-6 cr) as part of the elective requirements.

Internship with Industry

Students may apply at most three credits of CSCIÌý5910 Internship with Industry (1-3 cr)Ìýtoward the degree requirements.

Closely Related Disciplines

With approval, students may include up to six credits of elective graduate coursework in closely related disciplines (e.g. mathematics and statistics, bioinformatics and computational biology, electrical and computer engineering).