Cross Disciplinary Studies Minor in Data Science

Minor Description and Requirements

Use the link below to see the current catalog requirements for the CDSM in Data Science

• Cross Disciplinary Studies Minor in Data Science catalog requirements
• Flowchart for Statistics Majors pursuing the CDSM in Data Science

Minor Application

Steps for Submitting a DATA CDSM Application

Step 1) Please ensure that you meet the requirements listed below for your application to be submitted. If you do meet these requirements, please follow the remaining steps. If you do not meet them, please schedule a meeting with the minor advisor to discuss potential next steps.

Requirements for Application

You must pass DATA 301 or DATA 3301 with a B or better.  Note that DATA 3301 has three prerequisite courses: MATH 206 or MATH 1151 or MATH 244; 1151; CSC 101 or CSC 1001; and one of the following: STAT 217, STAT 218, STAT 1110, STAT 301, STAT 1510, STAT 312, or STAT 3210.

Step 2) You request a Minor Application Form, using the link provided, specifying the particular minor application that you desire.

• CDSM Minor Application Form (Quarters)
• CDSM Minor Application Form (Semesters)

Step 3) Upon receipt of the Adobe Minor Application Form, you complete and submit the application.

Step 4A) If your application is approved by the minor advisor, you are officially registered as pursuing that minor and so you complete the remaining required courses as specified in the catalog. Note: Acceptance into the minor does not guarantee availability or preferred registration into minor courses or ability to complete the minor. 

If you later change your mind about pursuing the minor, you need to cancel your application using this link.

Step 4B) If you do not meet the prerequisite requirement of a B or better in Data 3301, and you believe you have extenuating circumstances that merit an exception, reach out to Dr. Kelly Bodwin (kbodwin@calpoly.edu) with details.

Application Approval Timeline

Regardless of when you submit the Minor Application Form, applications are reviewed in bulk at the end of each Semester.  In the event that more students apply than there is capacity for, your application may be rejected even if you meet all prerequisites.

 

The graduating class of Spring 2030 will be the final cohort in the DATA CDSM, due to the transition to the DATA BS program.  Therefore, Minor Applications will not be accepted after Fall 2029.  Students accepted to the CDSM during this transitional phase may have the opportunity to transfer to the DATA major, or to add it as a second major; advisors will be in contact as details are determined.