Minor in Civic Analytics

The Minor in Civic Analytics provides students with an opportunity to apply data-driven solutions to public problems faced by government agencies and nonprofits. The program is designed to address a need for training in data analytics and to respond to the regulatory and social problems that arise from the use of information technology.

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The curriculum combines coursework in practical and theoretical foundations of civic and government technology with skills in coding, data collection, and visualization. The minor is also directed at diversity deficits in the technology field, striving to empower and develop a more diverse team with skills and interests in data science application in the public sector.

Please complete the minor application below. If you have questions regarding this minor, contact Sharon Hayes at shar@uic.edu.

  • **Note: The new minor is Research Design and Data Analysis will not appear on your curriculum until Spring 2025.
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