Data Science for Social Impact

In 1 year, you’ll earn a certificate from one of the top research universities in the country.

You’ll take classes—such as introduction to data analytics for social impact, exploratory data science, and modeling and prediction—and complete a semester-long research project, learning firsthand how social and data sciences intersect. 

Through these courses, you’ll learn how to analyze data—and produce visual communications from that data—to present to stakeholders. You’ll also develop the leadership skills you need to critically inform the ethical use of social algorithms and the analysis of social data in general.

Our program is geared toward degree-seeking students in graduate programs at Case Western Reserve and non-degree students interested in earning a credential in data science.

The curriculum is open to all students enrolled in a graduate program at CWRU who have taken an introductory statistics class. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.00 for the digital credential to be awarded. This is not a transcriptable certificate.

The certificate begins in the spring term. Non-degree students can apply online through the Mandel School's online application system. Applications are due Dec. 15. 

The application typically requires: 

• A one-page essay stating the reasons why you wish to enroll
• All non-degree applicants must submit a final official degree conferring transcript with the baccalaureate degree (Case Western Reserve graduates do not need to submit transcripts).