Data Processing Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs. Is Data Processing the right major for you?
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Data Processing Major

What Courses Do Data Processing Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Data Processing majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Software
  • Word Processing