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Students will be able to produce professional quality data visualizations that are analytically sound, beautiful, and effective forms of communication.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Completed your requirements and ready to collect your badge?<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A5kAZGG1j4Zyf3Z5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply to receive your micro-credential badge here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Required Courses<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>SOAN 329: Data Visualization &#8211; 4 Credits<\/li>\n<li>BUS 497: Business Analytics &#8211; 4 Credits <em>*Prerequisite: MTH 243*<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Select one of the following two courses:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EMDA 331: The Art of Data &#8211; 4 Credits <em>*Prerequisite: EMDA 203 or EMDA 204 or CS 200 or CS 210 or CS 256*<\/em><\/li>\n<li>ES 451: Geographic Information Systems &#8211; 5 Credits <em>*Prerequisite: ES 349*<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Students must earn a minimum grade of &#8220;C&#8221; in all courses that count toward this micro-credential. 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