4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BSIS+DS program at UIUC is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the School of Information Sciences (iSchool) in collaboration with the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science (Grainger College of Engineering) and the Departments of Statistics and Mathematics (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences). This program blends data science with human-centered design, ethics, and organizational understanding to develop graduates who are equipped to navigate the technical and societal dimensions of data use.
Emphasis on responsible and equitable use of data in real-world settings
Curriculum includes courses from iSchool, Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics
Focuses on both technical competencies and contextual understanding of data’s societal impact
University Recognition & Accreditations:
The iSchool at Illinois is ranked among the top information science programs in the U.S.
UIUC is nationally recognized for data science, information management, and computing education
Course Overview:
Year 1: IS 101 (Intro to Information Sciences), STAT 107 (Data Science Discovery), Gen Eds
Year 2: IS 203 (Analytical Foundations), CS 105 (Intro Computing), STAT 200 (Statistical Analysis)
Year 3: IS 206 (Intro to Data Science), IS 308 (Race, Gender & IT), elective data science topics
Year 4: IS 407 (Data Science Discovery), capstone/research projects, internships, free electives
Hands-on coursework and project-based learning using real-world data sets
Opportunities for undergraduate research and collaboration with iSchool faculty
Access to internships and partnerships with industries, government, and NGOs
Involvement in student organizations focused on data science, tech ethics, and digital equity
Capstone projects or independent study on data-driven social impact issues
Well-prepared for graduate study in data science, information science, or computational social sciences
Graduates secure roles across business, tech, healthcare, education, and government sectors
UIUC offers robust career services, resume workshops, and job/internship fairs
Ethical and interdisciplinary training positions students as leaders in responsible data science
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