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Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, B.S. – Online+

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About the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, B.S.

Most AI degree programs are centered around the technical side of AI development. These include computer science, mathematics, and similar fields of study. Skills taught within these technical fields could include programming, data mining, natural language processing, neural networks, etc. This can be thought of as the producer side of AI, where systems are created for human use. There is also the human side of AI, which focuses on the consumption and use of these technologies. Social sciences and humanities provide education in fields such as ethics, psychology, sociology, communication, management, education, and law. This can be thought of as the user side of AI that uses new technologies in a human context. Both areas form a symbolic relationship and build a bridge between the AI producer and user.

The Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) undergraduate degree will prepare students to design, develop, and evaluate AI technologies with a focus on user-centered design, interdisciplinary approaches, ethical considerations, communication, and problem-solving. This program equips students to ensure AI solutions address real-world challenges, respect human values, and drive social good. The degree plan includes capstone opportunities to apply HCAI degree concepts to real-world problems. Courses in the degree cover: AI and Data Science; Human-Centered AI Design and Interdisciplinary Application of AI; Evaluation and Research on Human-AI Interaction; Ethical and Social Responsibility in AI Leadership; and Communication, Problem Solving, and Producing New Ideas and Innovations.

Communication Literacy Requirement. The Communication Literacy course for the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, B.S. is HCAI 4304 .

Recommended Curriculum

First Year

Early Fall
Total: 6
Late Fall
  • Life and Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours *
  • Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Total: 7
Early Spring
Total: 6
Late Spring
  • Life and Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours *
  • Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Total: 7
Summer
  • Creative Arts 3 Semester Credit Hours *
  • Language, Philosophy, and Culture 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Total: 6

Second Year

Early Fall
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Semester Credit Hours *
  • Oral Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Total: 6
Late Fall
  • Government/Political Science 3 Semester Credit Hours *
  • Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 6
Early Spring
  • Government/Political Science 3 Semester Credit Hours *
  • Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours †
Total: 6
Late Spring
  • Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours †
Total: 6
Summer
  • Electives 7 Semester Credit Hours †
Total: 7

Third Year

Early Fall
Total: 6
Late Fall
Total: 6
Early Spring
Total: 6
Late Spring
Total: 6
Summer
  • Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours †
Total: 6

Fourth Year

Early Fall
Total: 6
Late Fall
Total: 6
Early Spring
Total: 6
Late Spring
Total: 6
Summer
  • Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours ‡

Total Hours: 120

* Choose from core curriculum requirements .

† Choose elective credit hours to fulfill graduation requirements, such as junior/senior credit hours, conversion of alternative non-credit activity to semester credit hours (see OP 30.10), foreign language, optional academic minor, or free elective credit. 

‡ Student may choose from ENGL 2312 , FCSE 3315 , HUSC 3353 , HCAI 4350 , or any free elective. 

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