Applied Data Analytics (ADA), Minor (Undergraduate Curriculum)

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Program Description 

The Applied Data Analytics (ADA) Minor equips students with essential data analyses skills applicable across various fields such as healthcare, engineering, and technology and explores complex and diverse pathways to visualize patterns, relationships, and trends in the world around us. Professionals trained in applied data analytics play a crucial role in interpreting complex data, identifying trends, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. The ADA minor focuses on developing proficiency in data visualizations, employing statistical analyses, learning geographic information systems (GIS), exploring appropriate applications of artificial intelligence systems, and addressing ethical considerations in data science. 

Students will gain hands-on experience using real-world datasets and industry-standard tools to translate raw data into actionable insights. The Applied Data Analytics Minor is designed to complement any major by enhancing students’ analytical skills and preparing them for careers in data-driven fields. Graduates of this program will be well-positioned for roles in research, healthcare analytics, public policy, and technology-driven industries. 

Acceptance into the Minor

Students may seek acceptance into the Applied Data Analytics (ADA) Minor after meeting with their Faculty Academic Advisor, submitting the Minor Request Form, and completing the required meeting with designated members of the academic department. Students must be admitted to a major to be eligible for the minor. Upon acceptance by the Department Chair, the academic department will notify the Registrar’s Office, which will process the request and add the minor to the student’s degree audit.

To be considered for acceptance into the Applied Data Analytics Minor, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be admitted into a major at the University.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.0 on at least 12 college credits. 
• Successfully complete the following general education prerequisite courses: 
  • ENG 102   or higher – English Composition II (3 credits) 
  • STAT 205  or higher – Introduction to Applied Statistics (3 credits)
  • RELP 103  – Philosophy of Healthcare (3 credits)  

Additional Notes:

• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee progression to the meeting with designated department representatives.
• Meeting the stated requirements does not guarantee acceptance.  
• Acceptance into the minor includes coordinated placement in a research project of the Center for Population Health Research (CPHR).

Academic Policies Relevant to the ADA Minor 

• Undergraduate students may only pursue undergraduate minors; graduate students may only pursue graduate-level minors.
• Undergraduate-level courses are reserved for undergraduate students; graduate-level courses are reserved for graduate students.
• Students must be officially enrolled in a major program to be eligible for admission to a minor and must remain enrolled in a major to maintain their status in the minor.
• Students may not graduate from their major program before completing all requirements for the minor.
• Students may withdraw from the minor at any time by notifying their Faculty Academic Advisor and submitting the Minor Withdrawal Form.
• All requirements for the minor must be completed within four (4) years of admission to the minor program. 
• Additional information about the minor degree can be found in the academic catalog.

Progression 

Students may progress toward the Applied Data Analytics minor when they: 

1. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. The ADA program is designed for high-achieving students who demonstrate analytical aptitude and academic excellence. A 3.0 GPA ensures that students uphold a “B” average, reflecting the program’s competitive nature. 
2. Earn a minimum grade of “B” (3.0) in all required courses and electives for the degree. 
3. Students must meet with an advisor every trimester before registration to release course registration holds. 

Course Repetition: 

1. Students who earn a “B-“ or below in a required course must successfully repeat the course. 
2. A course may be repeated twice (allowing for a total of three attempts). 
3. Failure to achieve the required grade after two retakes will result in dismissal from the program.

Dismissal 

A student will be dismissed from the ADA program if they: 

1. Fail more than two required courses in the ADA program (earning below a “B-“). 
2. Do not maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students falling below this threshold will be placed on academic probation for one trimester. If they fail to raise their GPA to 3.0 or higher by the end of the probationary period, they will be dismissed from the program.

Academic progress is reviewed regularly to ensure students meet program expectations and maintain the high standards required for success in the Applied Data Analytics program. Students have the right to appeal dismissal decisions following the University Academic Appeal policy.  Students must meet with an advisor every trimester before registration to release course registration holds.  

Reacceptance

Students may be considered for reacceptance into the minor program when they meet all acceptance requirements. Students may be considered for reacceptance into the Applied Data Analytics (ADA) Minor when they meet the acceptance requirements. Reacceptance is not automatic and is contingent upon class capacity, availability of research projects, and Department Chair discretion.

Students will be reaccepted under the current academic catalog program policies.

To be considered for reacceptance, students must:

• Submit a Minor Reacceptance Form to the Biomedical Sciences and Technology Department Chair eight (8) weeks before the trimester in which they wish to rejoin the minor. 
• Undergo faculty review of prior academic performance, including reasons for withdrawal or dismissal and evidence of improvement or remediation of prior weaknesses. 

Completion 

AdventHealth University will consider students for conferral of the Applied Data Analytics Minor upon successful completion of the following requirements: 

1. A minimum of 20 credit hours from the approved Applied Data Analytics (ADA) Minor curriculum. 
2. Completion of the prescribed course of study, ensuring all required coursework is successfully fulfilled. 
   1. Total Core Course Requirement: 
      1. Successfully complete 12 core credit hours as outlined in the curriculum. 
   2. Total Elective Course Requirement: 
      1. Select and complete 8 credit hours from the approved elective course list. 

(a) Core Course Requirements	Credits
BSCT 125 : Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	2
BSCT 326 : Big Data, AI, and Ethics	2
BSCT 328 : Data Mining with R and GIS Applications	2
BSCT 430 : Translating Data Using GIS	2
BSCT 435 : Design Thinking for Program Evaluation	4
Total ADA Core Courses	12
(b) Elective Course Requirements	Credits
Undergraduate Students: PSYC 320  (3), SOCI 125  (3), BIOL 350  (3), BSCT 440  (3), HTSC 360  (3), RELT 368  (3), BSCT 480  (1), BSCT 481  (1), SPCH 145  (3).	8
TOTAL ADA Minor	20

3. Students must meet all academic and institutional requirements to be eligible for conferral of the minor.

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