Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Anne Arundel Community College Proposal	Lower Division Certificate (L.D.C.)	Data Literacy	5/10/2018	Approved	5/30/2018
Data Literacy Program Description
Data literacy introduces advanced techniques to analyze data and prepares students to read and interpret results using these techniques. The curriculum includes coursework in database management, business statistics, data sampling and analytics, marketing, and management. The L.D.C. in Data Literacy focuses on the advanced techniques needed to prepare students for opportunities of employment as well as career advancement. Major <br>emphasis is on the work before and after an analysis, such as proposing a question, collecting data, interpreting results, and applying findings to improved decision making. <br> <br>The program is intended for students already possessing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree who seeks a career-boosting credential in the growing field of analytics.