The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Department of Psychology offer an undergraduate and graduate Certification Program in Data Visualization and Analysis. This pioneering program identifies the skills and knowledge that information workers need to succeed. It trains students to communicate information clearly and effectively through graphic depictions that stimulate and encourage viewer engagement. The students learn how to analyze and portray complex data in an attractive and vivid design format. The students practice preparing real-world data for storing in databases, analyzing data with statistics and machine-learning tools, and using visualization in order to study data and present findings.
Who should apply?
The certificates are designed for people who want to explore careers in visualization design or data analytics and who are:
- either professionals who need skills in data visualization and analysis for their careers; or
- university students who want to supplement their education with data visualization and analysis.
The skills learned in the certificate programs are in demand in many industries, such as marketing, finance, insurance, and health care, and in many academic fields, such as business, criminal justice, economics, psychology, sociology, biology, and applied mathematics.
How do I Apply?
To apply to the undergraduate Certificate in Data Visualization and Analysis, please submit an
online application along with official transcripts and a resume.
Prerequisites
- PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology (minimum grade of C-), or equivalent
- Undergraduate admission to Seton Hall University
Tuition and Fees
The current tuition and fees are posted on the pages of the
Office of the Bursar.
Contact
Dr. Manfred Minimair, Program Director, Associate Professor, Seton Hall University, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, South Orange, NJ 07079. Office: Science Center 122. E-mail:
manfred.minimair@shu.edu, Tel: (973) 761-9466 , FAX: (973) 761-9772
Secretary: Melissa Kohlman. Office: Science Center 116. E-mail:
Melissa.Kohlman@shu.edu, Tel: (973) 761-9466 , FAX: (973) 761-9772
Undergraduate Curriculum
The certificate is earned by completing 15 course credits and an additional 3-credit internship, for a total of 18 credits. To see the courses below and their descriptions
click here »Data Visualization and Cognition (6 credits)
DAVA 3000 Data Visualization
PSYC 3214 Cognitive Processes
Data Analytics (6 credits)
DAVA 3010 Data Mining
MATH 1203 Statistical Models for the Social Sciences (or BQUA 2811, CHEM 4212, MATH 2111, MATH 3711, PSYC 2311 for majors with these courses)
Practical Experience (3 credits)
DAVA 4011 Intern in Visual Analytics (or PSYC 3408)
Elective (choose one of the following 3-credit courses)
AART 1223 2-D Design and Color
BITM 2701 Management Information Systems
BITM 3727 Advanced Business Software Tools
(for students who have skills comparable to BITM 2701)
BMIE 3716 Access Database Application Development
COGR 3323 Presentation Graphics
CSAS 4115 Databases
Faculty
The following faculty members are involved in the organization of the certificate programs.
