Mathematics, Computer Science, & Data Science

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science offers two major programs in Mathematics, one major program in Computer Science, and one major program in Data Science.

Mathematics (MT)

The major in Mathematics leading to the bachelor of science degree prepares students for immediate employment after completion of the degree or for graduate study. It is designed to give students a broad background in all the major areas of mathematics, while remaining flexible enough to allow students to tailor the program to meet their career objectives. Graduates have entered graduate programs in mathematics, statistics, and operations research/supply chain management at many leading universities, while others have entered into a variety of employment situations—as actuaries, statisticians, analysts, computer programmers, systems analysts and teachers, for example. Other graduates have entered professional schools in law, medicine, and business.

The major in Teaching Mathematics leading to the bachelor of arts degree combines mathematics and education courses for licensure to teach Adolescent to Young Adult (AYA) mathematics.

The minor in Mathematics provides students with a variety of experiences that are fundamental to the further study of mathematics. It enables a student with a significant interest in Mathematics to deepen his/her knowledge while pursuing a major in another field.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for actuaries is projected to increase 24% from 2020 to 2030. The minor in Actuarial Science helps to prepare students to take the Society of Actuaries Exams P and FM.

The department offers mathematics content courses for students pursuing licensure to teach Early Childhood and Middle Childhood mathematics.

Computer Science (CS)

Technology is an integral part of everyday life. It influences the music we enjoy, the medical advances we rely upon, the way we communicate, and how we do business. An understanding of technology is a vital skill set for an educated person in this century. Technology drives innovation in all of the sciences and business, as almost every significant challenge facing the world turns to computing as an aid to a solution.

The major in Computer Science leading to the B.S. prepares students for a career in technology, as well as graduate study in computer science. Computer science careers span the spectrum of possibilities: from working for national companies with large, well-established technology departments to founding entrepreneurial start-up companies at the frontier of future technology to filling critical support roles in virtually all possible fields, including medicine, business, manufacturing, consulting, government, law, and research. Our Computer Science program has a solid and long-term partnership with the Cleveland Clinic.

The minor in Computer Science provides students with a variety of experiences that are fundamental to the further study of computer science.

Data Science (DATA)

Data Science is an emerging academic discipline, a response to an increasing demand for people who are able to understand and analyze data. Data science provides powerful approaches for transforming large and complex data into information, knowledge, and intelligent decisions. John Carroll University’s Data Science program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach with a focus on statistics and computer science, applied to a specific discipline such as business intelligence, communications, digital humanities, entrepreneurship, exercise science, biology, physics, political science, psychology, and sociology. The major in Data Science leading to the B.S. prepares students to explore the complex relationships between data, technology, and society. Data is everywhere, so data science skills are increasingly critical in almost every discipline. Data science careers span the spectrum of possibilities from working for national companies with large data analytics departments to founding entrepreneurial start-up companies at the frontier of future technology, while filling critical roles in all fields, including medicine, business, arts and entertainment, sports, government, law, manufacturing, and research. Our Data Science program has a solid and long-term partnership with the Cleveland Clinic.

The minor in Data Science provides students with a blend of statistics and programming experiences that are fundamental to the further study of data science.

The minor in Statistics & Analytics provides students with a variety of experiences in data analytics and statistics. At the same time, students develop some of the 21st century’s most in-demand job skills.

Students may not earn both the minor in Statistics & Analytics and the major in Data Science.