UC Berkeley has pioneered an innovative undergraduate curriculum that takes allows students from a variety of fields to use data-driven methods to think critically about the world, draw conclusions from data, and effectively communicate results.

Key elements include: 

Berkeley Unboxing Data Science (BUDS)

Berkeley Unboxing Data Science (BUDS) is a new Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) summer program that immerses high school students in the world of data science and research.

Connector Courses

Short courses applying Data 8 concepts

Data Scholars

Students from various disciplines learn together and develop data science skills. 

Discovery

Real world research opportunities across disciplines

Human Contexts and Ethics

Understanding the human and social implications of a datafied world

Internships

The new Data Science Career Accelerator offers internships for undergraduates to engage with industry partners across various sectors. Applications are now being accepted for new industry partners.

Modules

Data explorations built into existing courses