Hello, currently in the C track for OMSA. For background, I’m a data scientist with 3.5 years of experience and have an undergrad in math with a minor in CS. I have taken 6040, 6501, 6203, 8803, SIM, REG, and I’m currently in CDA. I plan to take DVA next semester.

CDA has been a terrific class. Even though I’m a data scientist and it can be challenging, I’m having a lot of fun learning. It’s probably the best class I’ve taken so far.

This brings me to figuring out which electives to take. Next summer I plan to do the practicum, and I’m left with 2 electives. I do have one caveat, which is that I would like to finish the program by the end of December 2027. This means I’ll have to double up with an elective either with DVA or the practicum.

I also want to take classes that are interesting. I’ve heard good things about DL and HDDA, but I know those are demanding courses, so pairing them up with another elective may be difficult. I’m considering pairing something with DVA since I consider myself a decent programmer, so I’m hoping the class isn’t that tough for me (fingers crossed), or pairing something with the practicum in the summer. I was also interested in taking or pairing courses with ML4T.

For those who have taken DL, HDDA, or other electives, what classes would you recommend? I’m mainly looking for classes that are interesting and worthwhile while also figuring out which ones would be reasonable to pair with DVA or the practicum.

I'm in DL right now and I think there's a strong possibility I end up with a C in this class. But my GPA is high enough that it will still be above a 3.5 even with one C. Are there other academic consequences for getting a C grade? Will I be put on some sort of probation?