Dec 21, 2024  
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2024-2025 Catalog

Planner for Data Literacy (certificate)


Title of Certificate: Data Literacy, Certificate 

Award: Certificate 

Code: CRT.ECO.DATA-LTRCY 

Total Credit Hours: 18 

About the Economics Department

Purpose: Provides functional skills and literacies in simple data analysis within a common statistical software package.  Introduces advanced techniques such as binary variables and logistic regression and prepares students to read and interpret results using those techniques.  Major emphasis is on the work before and after an analysis, such as proposing a question, collecting data, interpreting results, and applying findings to improve decision making. 

This program is intended for students already possessing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree who seek a career-boosting credential in the growing field of analytics.  Data science training has grown and become very specific, so most certificates, including this one, introduce the field. They are unlikely to lead to a position with the title “data scientist” or “analyst.”  However, as data has become a more important piece of nearly all business decisions, the exposure to this element provides competencies and training that provide an edge over other job candidates, such as for acquiring or advancing in managerial positions. 

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Gretchen Mester 

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education. 

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Course/Advising Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTA 115 - Personal Computer Database Management Systems   4 credit hours    
ECO 232 - Business Statistics  
3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ECO 233 - Data, Sampling, and Analytics  
3 credit hours    
Elective (choose one from the list below):
BPA 126 - Advertising and Sales Promotion  
BPA 127 - Digital Marketing and Analytics  
BPA 142 - Principles of Management  
BPA 171 - Principles of Supervision  
BPA 172 - Human Resource Management  
CJS 113 - Penology  
CJS 135 - Organized Crime  
CJS 260 - Terrorism/Counterterrorism  
COM 141 - Group Communication and Leadership  

COM 230 - Persuasive Message Strategies  
ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 1  

ECO 212 - Principles of Economics 2  

ESI 231 - Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management  
HLS 111 - Introduction to Homeland Security  
HLS 112 - National Security Law  

HLS 113 - Drugs, Addiction, Corruption and Crime  

HLS 114 - Maryland and Terrorism  

HLS 211 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management  

HLS 212 - Survey of Weapons of Mass Destruction  

HLS 213 - Transportation and Border Security  

HRM 251 - Restaurant Management  

HRM 253 - Catering Management  
HRM 256 - Hotel Property Management  
HRM 260 - Purchasing and Cost Controls  

PBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health  

PBH 102 - Introduction to Epidemiology  

PBH 105 - Essentials of Health Behavior  

PBH 202 - Emerging Public Health Issues  
3 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ECO 270 - Data and Analysis Project Seminar  
2 credit hours    
Elective (choose one from the list in Term 2) 3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Elective (choose one from the list in Term 2) 3 credit hours    

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