Top Reasons Why You Should Take a DSC Course

By Olivia Rojas, DSA Content Writer

The Data Science Academy has expanded its course list!

Did you know? You can take Data Science (DSC) courses as electives: students can choose from several topics listed under the DSC prefix.

Courses are open to undergraduate and graduate students from any major in any college. Faculty, postdocs and staff are also welcome and encouraged to enroll.

The DSC 295 & 495 – Special Topics in Data Science sections reflect the Data Science Academy vision that data science is for everyone.

Here are three reasons to add a DSC course to your schedule.

1. Grow industry-relevant skills

NC State’s Data Science courses are designed to equip students with practical skills that are highly relevant in today’s job market. As data-driven decision-making becomes increasingly important across industries, mastering data science techniques can boost your resume and open up diverse career opportunities.

2. Get hands-on experience

The Data Science Academy designs and delivers instruction through the ADAPT model: All-campus Data science through Accessible Project-based Teaching and learning model. Our courses have homework and projects, but no quizzes, tests or exams. Students complete projects, sometimes as a series of assignments or as a final project. Projects are hands-on, workforce-relevant ways to engage and retain ideas and skills.

3. Learn from an interdisciplinary perspective

Data science intersects with various fields, from social sciences to humanities to STEM. DSC courses offer many ways into data science. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary learning, gaining insights from multiple perspectives and developing a well-rounded understanding of how data science applies across different career paths.

There’s truly something for everyone.

Add a DSC course and start – or continue – exploring data science!