Who Can Be a Data Scientist?
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older. Applicants must have a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) equivalency, or other high school equivalency credential. Applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for high school and any post–high school education. Applicant must submit the GED certificate or other high school equivalency credential if applicable. Applicants must submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if they are a veteran and wish to receive consideration for such training/experience.
Applicants must have successfully completed 24 college credit hours majoring in Engineering or Computer and Information Technology and provide an official transcript verifying successful completion, which is a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student.
Applicants may have to pass a drug screen and criminal background check upon acceptance into the program and prior to being employed. This is an employer requirement. Applicants must meet DACC entry requirements for acceptance into and continued enrollment in the college. All requirements are posted on the DACC website,
https://dacc.nmsu.edu/admissions/.