Data Science

Data Science Undergraduate Studies 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?

Yes, the Spring Data Science Global Internship Program.

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

Study abroad courses approved via petition are then approved to apply towards the given requirement for the following three years. Students declared in the Data Science major or minor can submit a petition to apply any course taken abroad toward the Data Science major or minor.

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?

Effective Fall 2024, students may complete a maximum of 3 upper-division courses toward the Data Science major at other institutions outside of UC Berkeley, including UCEAP. (Students admitted to UC Berkeley prior to Fall 2024 who are eligible to and elect to continue following L&S College requirements must meet the L&S requirement on residency in the major, which requires a minimum of 12 upper-division units toward the major to be completed 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 Pre-Approved Course Database through the Data Science Study Abroad Website. The database shows all courses that have been 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 advisor about how they may want to incorporate studying abroad into their specific plans.

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

Students who are declared as a Data Science major or minor can email ds-advising@berkeley.edu to request the online Data Science 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/minor requirement(s) or not. Petition decisions are usually made within 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. If you wait to study abroad until your graduating term then you run the risk of not being able to enroll in an intended course needed to graduate, so make sure to proactively plan and explore options to ensure that you have a viable graduation plan.

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 declared students in the major or minor 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.