2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Data Science, A.A.S.


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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Data Science degree provides students with the skillsets to apply data analysis, data mining, and data visualization tools and techniques to extract knowledge and insights from large datasets. It prepares students to take industry certification exams in data science/analytics and to pursue careers as a data technician, data analyst, or business intelligence analyst in various fields, including business, healthcare, oil & gas, among others.

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Program CIP Code: 30.7001

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


Semester Total: 16


Semester Total: 13


Third Semester - Summer


Semester Total: 6


Second Year


Semester Total: 13


Second Semester - Spring


Semester Total: 12


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60


A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum  section of this catalog. 

2 Choose a course from this list that is not required in the degree plan: ITAI 1378 ; ITDS 1373 ; ITSC 1307 ; ITSE 2475 ; ITSY 1342 .

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