Track: Data Science
Focus: Analytics, Modeling, Statistics
Est. Cost: $261
Time to Complete: ~9 Months
Target Degree: B.A. in Liberal Arts, Specialization in Psychology
Why: Data Science is ultimately the study of Human Behavior (Behavioral Analytics). By pairing data skills with Psychology, you create a powerful “Behavioral Data Science” degree that is highly valuable in marketing and tech.
Specialty Core (30 Credits)
Strategy: Google for tools (R/SQL), Saylor/CLEP for Math/Econ.
| Course / Certification | Provider | Est. Cost | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Data Fundamentals | Microsoft (Exam) | $99 | 3 | Cert #1: Enterprise Data Concepts |
| Google Data Analytics | Google (Coursera) | ~$147 | 13 | Cert #2: R, SQL, Tableau |
| BUS204: Business Statistics | Saylor | $5 | 3 | Core Analysis Math |
| Calculus | Modern States | $0 | 3 | Advanced Models |
| Macroeconomics | Modern States | $0 | 3 | Predictive Modeling |
| Microeconomics | Modern States | $0 | 3 | Behavioral Modeling |
| Information Systems | Modern States | $0 | 3 | Big Data Infra |
Recommended Electives (15 Credits)
| Course Name | Provider | Cost | Credits | Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Psychology | Modern States | $0 | 3 | User behavior analysis |
| BUS203: Marketing | Saylor | $5 | 3 | Market segmentation |
| BUS206: Mgmt Info Systems | Saylor | $5 | 3 | Data Warehousing |
| Precalculus | Modern States | $0 | 3 | Math prep |
| BUS300: Ops Management | Saylor | $5 | 3 | Logistics data |
9-Month Roadmap
| Month | Focus |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | Azure Data Fundamentals (Exam) |
| Month 2-4 | Google Data Analytics (Coursera) |
| Month 5 | Business Statistics (Saylor) |
| Month 6 | Calculus (CLEP) |
| Month 7 | Macro/Micro Economics |
| Month 8-9 | Psychology & Marketing |