2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026] 
    
    Mar 13, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Artificial Intelligence Technology, AAS


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New program for 2026-27

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Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50116

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the AI profession. Course work includes various subject areas related to AI fundamentals, machine learning, and hands-on training in multiple AI domains for the purpose of creating and implementing artificial intelligence across a broad range of applications. 

Graduates may qualify for entry-level AI positions such as AI engineer, AI project manager, AI researcher, AI consultant, AI architect, conversational AI specialist, AI automation engineer, AI software engineer, and machine learning specialist.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Recall core concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision.
  2. Solve programming problems with basic AI algorithms and models.
  3. Evaluate the ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI technologies.
  4. Develop AI solutions that address real-world challenges using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  5. Develop AI systems using programming languages.
  6. Determine the effectiveness of AI models.

Fall Semester 1


Sesson 1 Credits: 6


Session 2 Credits: 8


Total Credits: 14


Spring Semester I


Session 1 Credits: 9


Session 2 Credits: 7


Total Credits: 16


Summer Semester


8 Weeks Session


  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 1
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3 ​​​​​​​2

Total Credits: 6


Fall Semester II


Session 1 Credits: 9


Session 2 Credits: 6


Total Credits: 15


Spring Semester II


8 Weeks Session 1


Session 1 Credits: 6


Session 2 Credits: 9


Total Credits: 15


Total credit hours required for degree: 66


1. Humanities/Fine Arts Elective


Take (3) credits from the following courses:

2. Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective


Take (3) credits from the following courses:

Notes:


3. Spring only
​​​​​​​4. Fall only

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