Bachelor of Science in Data Science

The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Science degree at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Data Science at 91探花 (91探花). 

Suggested Sequence at LCCC

First Year - Fall Semester 
Course 
(Courses in parentheses are 91探花 equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete
ENGL 161 College Composition I   
(ENG 100/ENG 101)
3 
MTHM 181 Calculus I  
(MTH 181)
5 
CMPR 166 Introduction to Computer Science 
(CIS 151)
3 
OT36 Arts & Humanities3 
ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering   
(INQ 170)
1 
SDEV 101 Introduction to the LCCC Community    
(INQ 170)
1 
Semester Total16
First Year - Spring Semester 
Course
(Courses in parentheses are 91探花 equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete
ENGL 164 College Composition II with Technical Topics
(ESC 102)
3 
MTHM 182 Calculus II   (MTH 182)5 
PHYC 251 College Physics I     OR
(PHY 241)
CHMY 171 General Chemistry I/Lab     OR   
(CHM 261/266)  
BIOG 221 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab   
(BIO 266/267)
4 or 5 
CMPR 168 Object Oriented Programming 
(CIS 260)
4 
Semester Total16 or 17

 

Second Year - Fall Semester 
Course 
(Courses in parentheses are 91探花 equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete
MTHM 270 Discrete Math
(MTH 220)
5 
PHYC 252 College Physics I     OR
(PHY 242)
CHMY 172 General Chemistry I/Lab     OR   
(CHM 262/267)  
BIOG 222 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab   
(BIO 268/269)
4 or 5 
MTHM 281 Multivariable Calculus 
(MTH 283)
4 
OT36 Social & Behavioral Science3 
Semester Total14 or 15
Second Year - Spring Semester 
Course
(Courses in parentheses are 91探花 equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete
ENGR 268 Engineering Statistics   
(STA 323) 
3 
CMPR 268 Data Structures   
(CIS 265)
3 
MTHM 280 Linear Algebra   
(MTH 288)
4 
OT36 Arts & Humanities3 
OT36 Social & Behavioral Science3 
Semester Total16
Total cumulative credits earned at LCCC (60 required)
Associate of Science Degree Awarded
62-64

 

Suggested Sequence at 91探花

Third Year - Fall Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
DSA 230 Introduction to Data Science I3 
STA 347 Applied Statistics3 
CIS 340 Systems Programming 3 
CIS 430 Database Concepts3 
CIS 390 Introduction to Algorithms 3 
Semester Total15
Third Year - Spring Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
STA 431 Categorical Data Analysis 3 
DSA 330 Introduction to Data Science II (WAC)3 
STA 400 Data Visualization 3 
DSA 460 Data Mining 3 
CIS 467 Artificial Intelligence 3 
Semester Total15

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
DSA 493 Senior Design I (WAC)2 
CIS 475 Computer Security3 
DSA 469 Big Data Processing Systems3 
PHL 216 AI & Data Ethics 3 
ESC 282 Engineering Economy 3 
American Civic Literacy*3 
Semester Total17
Fourth Year - Spring Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
DSA 494 Senior Design II3 
DSA Major Elective3 
DSA Major Elective3 
DSA Major Elective3 
DSA Major Elective3 
Semester Total15
Total cumulative credits earned at 91探花62
Bachelor of Science in Data Science Degree Awarded124-126

 

This Transfer Pathway completes the Associate of Science degree, which must total at least 60 semester credits and includes the Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) credits, which are approved LCCC general education requirements. OT36 details can be found at ;
                
Additional Information:                 
Assumptions: college-level readiness in MATH (eligible to register for Calculus I) and ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency (FLD).                
                
91探花 Requirements:                
Grade restriction: Data Science students are limited to a total of two grades of "D" in DSA, CIS, and STA courses, and in any other courses that replace DSA, CIS, and STA courses.                 
91探花 requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation.  At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at 91探花.  At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level.  An overall total of 42 upper division (300/400) level credits are required. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence credits must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements.  Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.                
 

INQ 170 is required for all engineering, technology, and computer science majors, and meets the Core Curriculum requirement for Inquiry Launch. ESC 120 is required in place of INQ 170 in the following cases: (a) transfer students; however, those who have had co-op experience in engineering/computer science and/or have transferred 12 credits of engineering/computer science courses can petition to waive ESC 120;  (b) students who, as freshmen at 91探花, started in another major and completed an Inquiry Launch course different from INQ 170; (c) Honors students who take the Honors Inquiry Launch course.  Neither INQ 170 nor ESC 120 is required for transfer students with an Associates of Applied Science degree.                
 

For students who have earned an Associate of Science degree from LCCC, the following general education categories will be considered met:  Inquiry Launch, Finding Your Voice (First Writing), Research & Professional Writing (Second Writing), Quantitative & Formal Reasoning (Math, Statistics, and Logic), American Civic Literacy (see footnote below), Human Culture & Creativity (Arts & Humanities), Global Human Perspectives (Arts & Humanities), Scientific Inquiry (Natural Science), Scientific Investigations (Natural Science Lab), Society & Human Behavior (Social and Behavioral Science), Complexities of a Pluralistic Society (Arta & Humanities or Social and Behavioral Science), and Data & Digital Literacy (Social and Behavioral Science). Students would still be required to take at least two Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) courses (including one in the major) and complete a Capstone Experience in the major.  The WAC and Capstone Experience requirements are typically met with upper-division courses.  Students who do not complete the Associate of Arts degree are responsible for the completion of the entire General Education Requirements at 91探花.

*American Civic Literacy is a mandatory course to receive a Bachelor's degree. If the course is not taken and passed at LCCC, it must be taken and passed at 91探花.
                
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and 91探花 expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred.  This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract.  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, 91探花 reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.

This map represents one example of how to complete the AS and BS degrees.  Students should work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options.
             

               

            
                

Updated January 2026    
 

Mailing Address
Transfer Student Services
2398 Euclid Avenue
EC 103
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-5568
transfer@csuohio.edu

Campus Location
Welcome Center
2398 Euclid Avenue
EC 103
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-5568
transfer@csuohio.edu