The Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society has provided information for students who plan to study abroad for Data Science majors. Review your department’s responses to the Major Advising Questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions.

 

Advising Resources

Study Abroad Information on the Data Science Website

Data Science Advising Contact Information

 

Berkeley Programs Questionnaire

 

Does your department currently sponsor a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program?

No.

Do any courses offered on a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program currently satisfy requirements within your major?

There are no pre-approved courses, but students can submit a petition to count any course taken abroad toward the Data Science major.

 

UCEAP Programs Questionnaire

 

What is the maximum amount of major credit given for courses taken during UCEAP? Is this maximum calculated by number of courses or by units of credit?

Data Science currently has no limit on the amount of major credit that students can satisfy with study abroad coursework, other than the L&S residence requirement which requires a minimum of 12 units of upper-division coursework toward the major completed in residence at UC Berkeley.

Does your department maintain a list of courses previously awarded credit on UCEAP and/or a list of pre-approved courses for UCEAP programs? How do students access this information?

Yes, students can access the Major Requirement Petition Decision Database through the Data Science Study Abroad Website. Please note that this is not a pre-approved list, but instead the full list of courses that students have previously petitioned to count towards a Data Science major requirement.

Does your department have a 4-year or 2-year plan available to students that incorporates semester or year-length study abroad? How do students access this information?

Yes. There are sample 4 year and sample 2 and 2.5 year plans available on the Data Science Study Abroad webpage. We still encourage students to speak with a Data Science major advisor about how they may want to incorporate studying abroad into their specific major plans.

What is the process in your department to have courses evaluated? What materials must be submitted? What is the timeframe for response?

Students can email ds-advising@berkeley.edu to request the online Data Science major petition form once they know course options for their study abroad program. Coursework needs to transfer in as a minimum of 3 units of upper division semester credit to satisfy upper division major requirements. Students will need access to the course syllabus and must submit that as part of the petition. Students should petition in advance of studying abroad in order to confirm if their coursework will apply towards the intended major requirement(s) or not. Students can typically expect a petition decision within 2-4 weeks of submitting the petition.

Are students in your department able to undertake a senior honors thesis the semester following UCEAP participation?

Students can apply to the Data Science Honors Program in the summer prior to the year in which they wish to participate in the program. Students can view details about the Data Science Honors Program.

Does your department calculate UCEAP grades into departmental GPA?

Yes.

Are UCEAP grades counted towards departmental honors?

Yes, they do factor into the criteria to graduate with honors.

If you represent a department which teaches foreign language, does your department award major credit for the courses taken during the Intensive Language Program (ILP) portion of the UCEAP program?

Not applicable.

Does the undergraduate adviser sign the UCEAP academic planning form, or must a faculty adviser sign?

Undergraduate advisors sign the UCEAP academic planning form.

Does your department place Academic holds on declared majors prior to each registration period? If yes, what is your departmental policy on releasing advising holds for students currently abroad on UCEAP (e.g. is advising possible via email, skype, etc.)?

No, we do not place department advising holds on declared majors.

Do you have any department specific advice for students participating on a UCEAP program in their last term at Berkeley?

There are no specific needs for Data Science majors studying abroad in their graduating term. As would be the case for anyone studying abroad, we encourage students to check in with advisors in advance of their program to address any questions or concerns and to petition any coursework intended to satisfy major requirements.

 

Independent Programs Questionnaire

 

Have any Independent programs been approved by your department and the Study Abroad Advisory board for credit in the major?

No.

Are there any pre-approved courses for your major from other UC summer abroad programs (UCLA, UCD, etc.)?

No. Courses are reviewed on an individual basis.

What is the process to have a course from an Independent study abroad program evaluated for your major?

The same as for students studying abroad through UCEAP. Once students know of course options for the term in which they plan to study abroad they can email ds-advising@berkeley.edu to request the online Data Science major petition form.