GCC Computer Information Systems to Data Science Transfer Pathway

Genesee Community College (GCC) Computer Information Systems → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Data Science

GCC CourseworkCreditsCanisius EquivalencyCreditsRemaining Canisius RequirementsCredits
Major Coursework
CS 121 Computer Science I4CSC 111/L (Field 7 Quantitative Sciences)4MAT 351 Probability & Statistics3
MT 181 Calculus I4MAT 1114MAT 341 Numerical Analysis3
CS 132 Computer Science II4CSC 112/L Data Structures4CSC 310/L Information Organization & Processing4
MT 182 Calculus II4MAT 1124DAT 111 Intro to Reporting & Analysis3
MT 283 Calculus III4MAT 2114DAT 211 Intro to Statistics with R3
CS 221 Machine Organization4CSC 213/L Large Scale Programming4DAT 411 Econometrics3
MT 292 Linear Algebra4MAT 2194DAT 412 Machine Learning3
Major Total28 28 22
Core (General Education)
ENG 101 College Composition3ENG 111 Academic Writing3  
Humanities (PY 100 / PY 101)3PHI 1013GRIF 2011
DEISJ Elective3Diversity Attribute3ENG 111 Academic Writing3
EN 102 Composition for STEM3ENG 1123RST 101 Religious Studies3
US History / Civic Engagement3Field 43Field 1 Religious Studies3
World History / Global Awareness3Global Awareness3Advanced Writing Intensive3
Arts3Field 33Oral Communication3
Natural Science w/ Lab3Field 63Justice Attribute3
MT 167 Discrete Math3Free Elective3Ethics Attribute3
CS 232 Advanced Data Structures3Free Elective3Core Capstone3
Social Science Elective3Field 53Minor or Electives13
Liberal Arts Elective3Field 23  
Core Total33 33 38
Total61 61* 60

Notes

  • A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
  • A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
  • 120 total credits are required for graduation.
  • A minor or double major is required (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology, Business, Marketing).

 

Transfer pathways are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.