MS of Social Data Analytics & Research

The University of Texas at Dallas

Education: Master of Science in Social Data Analytics and Research (SDAR), The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD).

About the Program

The Master of Science in Social Data Analytics and Research (SDAR) program at The University of Texas at Dallas trains students to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize social and behavioral data. The curriculum spans GIS, data visualization, information management, and quantitative methods — equipping graduates with skills for data-driven decision-making in public policy, social science, and industry.

Coursework

GIS & Python Programming

Geographic information systems, spatial data analysis, and Python programming — from basic scripting and GUI applications to web scraping and SVD image compression.

Data Visualization

Principles of effective data visualization, grammar of graphics, and practical chart design — with assignments in R (ggplot2) and critical reviews of visualization literature.

Information Management

Database design, SQL, information systems architecture, and data management strategies for social science research.