Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an era where AI technology is transforming industries and societies globally. As AI continues to revolutionize various sectors, including healthcare, finance, education, and cybersecurity, there is a growing demand for professionals with a comprehensive understanding of AI principles and their interdisciplinary applications.

(CREDIT: 42 HOURS)

It is recommended that students pursuing a degree in applied artificial intelligence follow these recommendations for optimal progression of degree completion. Failure to follow these recommendations will result in having to take additional coursework outside of Core IMPACTS requirements to meet the requirements for the major.

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills:

Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Mathematics & Quantitative Skills Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in applied AI complete MATH 1111 (Algebra) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.

Technology, Math, & Science Option:

Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Technology, Math, & Science Option Core IMPACTS requirement.

Arts, Humanities, & Ethics:

Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Arts, Humanities, & Ethics Option Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in applied AI complete COMM 1110 (Public Speaking) in this area. This is a preferred course and will have no bearing on the completion of the degree.

Field of Study (CREDIT: 18 HOURS)

Students are required to take all the courses listed below.

PSYC 1101	Introduction to Psychology	3
CSCI 1301	Computer Science I	3
CSCI 1302	Computer Science II	3
MATH 1401	Elementary Statistics	3
CSCI 2207	Ethics in Computer Science	3
ITEC 2215	Introduction to Information Technology	3

Applied AI Core (CREDIT: 30 HOURS)

Students are required to take all the courses listed below.

CSCI 3235/ITEC 3235	Human Computer Interaction	3
ITEC 3300	Project Management	3
CSCI 3400	Introduction to AI	3
CSCI 3410	AI and Cybersecurity	3
PSYC 3601	Cognitive Psychology	3
CSCI 4454	Human Robot Interaction	3
CSCI 4452	HCI Methods – Design and Evaluation	3
CSCI 4461	AI: Implications and Applications	3
CSCI 4462	Digital Transformation and AI	3
CSCI 4750/ITEC 4750	Senior Capstone	3

Focus Areas: Choose one of the following

Focus Area: Data Science (12 HOURS)

Students are required to take all the courses listed below.

PSYC 3001	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3
ITEC 3351	Analytics and Organizational Intelligence	3
ITEC 3355	Data Mining	3
MATH 3440	Data Exploration and Visualization	3

Focus Area: Project Leadership (12 HOURS)

Students are required to take all the courses listed below.

MGMT 3141	Principles of Management	3
MGMT 3155	Organizational Behavior	3
PSYC 3611	Risk and Decision Making	3
MGMT 4110	Leadership	3

Focus Area: Advanced AI (12 HOURS)

CSCI 4250/ITEC 4250	Computational Intelligence	3
CSCI 4463	Machine Learning	3
CSCI 4464	Deep Learning	3
CSCI 4465	Natural Language Processing	3

Electives (18 HOURS)

Any cataloged approved minor, AI degree focus area, combination of focus area courses, or up to 18 credit hours in approved upper-level CSCI, DATA, FTA, ITEC, or MATH courses, or PLA credits.