SUNY Niagara Computer Science to Data Science Transfer Pathway

SUNY Niagara Computer Science → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Data Science

SUNY Niagara CourseworkCreditsCanisius EquivalencyCreditsRemaining Canisius RequirementsCredits
Major Coursework
CPS 120 Computer Science I4CSC 111/L Introduction to Programming (Field 7)4MAT 351 Probability & Statistics3
MAT 120 Calculus I4MAT 1114MAT 341 Numerical Analysis3
MAT 121 Calculus II4MAT 1124CSC 310/L Information Organization & Processing4
CPS 250 Data Structures4CSC 213/L Large Scale Programming4DAT 111 Intro to Reporting & Analysis3
MAT 255 Linear Algebra3MAT 219 Linear Algebra3DAT 211 Intro to Statistics with R3
    DAT 411 Econometrics3
    DAT 412 Machine Learning3
    MAT 211 Calculus III4
    CSC 112/L Data Structures4
Major Total19 19 30
Core (General Education)
ENG 101 Writing I3ENG 111 Academic Writing3GRIF 2011
ENG 102 Writing II3ENG 1123RST 101 Religious Studies3
Arts/Humanities Elective3Field 33Field 1 Religious Studies3
Social Science Elective3Field 53PHI 1013
Diversity (DVRS)3Diversity Attribute3Advanced Writing Intensive3
Natural Science Sequence8Field 68Justice Attribute3
CPS 247 Computer Organization5Free Elective5Ethics Attribute3
MAT 230 Discrete Math4Free Elective4Core Capstone3
CIS 119 Computer Systems3Free Elective3Field 2 Philosophy3
Health/PE2Free Elective2Field 4 History3
Speech Communication3Oral Communication3Free Elective3
CPS 130 Programming Logic II4Free Elective4  
Core Total44 44 31
Total63 63* 61

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.