The Carleton University Institute of Data Science (CUIDS) staff are dedicated to providing you with the information and support you need to succeed at Carleton. This page is designed to help you plan your courses and craft your student experience. Use this page to learn more about the different facets of your undergraduate program, including academics, campus life, co-op, and more!
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Academics
Courses and Registration
Welcome to Carleton and your Bachelor of Data Science degree program! More information on registration, course selection, electives and prohibited courses, and your academic audit can be found by following the link below:
DSAAI Accelerated Pathway
The DSAAI Accelerated Pathway allows Bachelor of Data Science students a chance to fast-track their Master’s of Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence enabling you to reach your academic and career goals sooner.
Concentrations and Minors
Students in the B.D.S program may choose to enroll in one (or both) of the concentrations offered by the Institute of Data Science: Artificial Intelligence, and Statistics. Adding a concentration is a great way to focus your learning experience throughout your degree.These concentrations are only open to students enrolled in the B.D.S. program.
If you are enrolled in a B.D.S. program, you may also register for up to two minors from other departments during your academic career. For example, you could add a minor in Math or Psychology to your degree and double count some, or all, of your minor courses towards your free elective requirements. You may view the Program section of each degree in the Undergraduate Calendar to see the requirements of the specific minor.
Much like a minor, adding a concentration is not a mandatory requirement for your program. Students who choose to enroll in a concentration will be limited to enrolling in at most one minor in addition to their chosen concentration. Students can add a concentration, or a minor, using the Change of Program Elements form on Carleton Central.
Students may enroll in (at most) two concentrations, or two minors, or one concentration and one minor. If you have any questions about this selection and/or are interested in taking a minor or double concentration, please consult with an Undergraduate Advisor.
Co-op
Co-operative Education combines traditional, in-class education with hands-on experience. As a co-op student, you alternate study terms at Carleton with four, eight, twelve or sixteen month work terms. Co-op work terms allow for the development of key employability skills, exploration of career options and graduation with tangible, workplace experience—giving you a competitive edge in the job market after graduation.
Work-Study Sequence
More information on the co-op program can be found on the Carleton Co-op website, but here are a few links to help get you directed to information on co-op for your bachelor of Data Science:
Student Clubs and Societies
Carleton’s extensive network of clubs and societies is another great way to meet new people and pursue your interests outside the classroom. With more than 170 active clubs and societies to choose from, you will certainly find a venue for your academic, social, political or charitable interests. Here is a list of clubs and societies that are related to computer science:
University success is achieved by not only maintaining good study habits and attending class, but also by taking care of yourself. There are many resources and services on campus and in the community to help you better understand, manage and improve your mental health and wellness throughout your degree and beyond.