Data Visualization Minor

Data Visualization is one of the fastest growing professions. Creating a well-designed and well-structured story with data helps executives and non-technical individuals understand meaning in their numbers. This type of visual storytelling creates meaningful insights for decision makers in government, insurance, banking, health care, research, and education.

The minor in Data Visualization is open to students in any Behrend major. It requires 22 credits of coursework; some courses fulfill Penn State General Education Requirements.

Penn State Behrend Data Visualization Minor

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