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Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science

Welcome to the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science at John Carroll University. We offer undergraduate majors in mathematics, teaching math, computer science, and data science.

  • Thirteen of the 100 best jobs in 2024 according to U.S. News and World Reports are based on math, computer science, or data science.

 

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Math, Computer Science, & Data Science Scholarships

The department offers several scholarships to qualified students intending to major in mathematics, computer science, data science, or teaching mathematics.

Programs of Study

Our department offers undergraduate degrees along with a variety of minors. Programs of study include:

  • Undergraduate majors in computer science, data science, mathematics, and teaching math
  • Minors in actuarial science, computer science, data science, mathematics, and statistics

Undergraduate

Major

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science offers two major programs in computing: a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Healthcare Information Technology.

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Data science provides powerful approaches for transforming large and complex data into information, knowledge, and intelligent decisions. Data science is a field at the intersection of statistics, computer science, mathematics, and real world application domains.

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The major in Mathematics leading to the Bachelor of Science prepares students for immediate employment after completion of the degree or for graduate study.

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The major in middle childhood education is administered by the Department of Education. Students who choose this major are required to select two curriculum content areas from language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

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The Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Mathematics prepares students to become teachers of mathematics at the AYA (adolescent and young adult) level. As a teaching mathematics major, you’ll develop advanced knowledge in mathematics concepts and application and receive a solid foundation in educational methods, learning and development, and instructional technologies. You also will gain valuable professional experience both through observing and teaching in AYA classrooms.

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Minor

Minor in Actuarial Science: 30 credit hours. These courses prepare the students for Exams P and FM of the Society of Actuaries, cover the required Foundational Quantitative content areas and prove the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) for Applied Stats and Economics.

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Minor in Computer Science: 22 credit hours.

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Minor in Data Science: 22 credit hours.

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Minor in Mathematics: 23-24 credit hours.

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The Statistics and Analytics minor is an excellent program for students interested in statistical data analysis in various real-world fields, such as business, economics, public health, psychology, biology, and other sciences. Students will gain significant skills and experience in statistical methods and applications. The Statistics and Analytics minor requires 18-20 credit hours.

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