Data Science Essentials Certificate
In partnership with UC Denver, BVSD high school students can now take classes to earn the UC Denver Data Science Essentials Certificate. This 4 class, 12 credit program is taught online asynchronously through the CU Succeed program during the school year.
Please review these materials to learn more about the world of data science, the classes, the prerequisites and the costs ($77 per credit).
- Information Sheet - English and Spanish
- Slide deck from Information Session - 11.3.2025 (Spanish)
- Recording of Information Session - 11.3.2025
- Questions from Information Session
To see what classes are being offered next semester and to sign up, visit the District Select page. Approved students will receive an email from CareerandCollege@bvsd.org with further instructions on how to register with CU Denver. Students in need of financial assistance to cover tuition can apply for a scholarship. Scholarships must be applied for each semester.
For further information:
BVSD Team:
- Sign up: Madeline Brockish, CareerandCollege@bvsd.org, or 720.561.5166
- For student class support: Jon Cihlar, jon.cihlar@bvsd.org
CU Denver Team:
- Registration: Angela Alton, angela.alton@ucdenver.edu OR Leslie Cummings, leslie.cummings@ucdenver.edu
- For Program Information: Danny E. Martinez, de.martinez@ucdenver.edu or 303.907.6518