Computer Information Systems Data Science Certificate (CIS.DSC.CT)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

Students will perform aspects of data investigation, including data wrangling, cleaning, sampling, management, exploratory analysis, regression and classification, prediction, and data communication.
Students will implement foundational concepts of data computation, such as data structure, algorithms, simulation, and analysis.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses		Credits
CIS 1200	Introduction to Database Systems	4
CIS 2131	Python Programming	4
MAT 1580	Statistics	4
	TOTAL CREDITS	12

Year 1 - Winter

Course		Credits
CIS 2141	R Programming for Data Science	4
CIS 2353	Data Structures	4
CIS 2637	Big Data and NoSQL	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	11

MILESTONE: Make an appointment with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this certificate.

Year 1 - Summer

Courses

Courses		Credits
CIS 2241	Discrete Structures	4
CIS 2541	Introduction to Machine Learning	4
CIS 2777	Introducation to Applied AI	4
	TOTAL CREDITS	12

TOTAL CREDITS	35