Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Carroll’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) major equips students to utilize AI techniques and technologies across various application areas, addressing the growing demand in this field. By exploring cutting-edge technologies, students apply AI tools to solve complex problems while also examining ethical considerations. With increasing demand for AI expertise in the job market, this major ensures graduates are well-positioned for success in this rapidly evolving industry.

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About the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Major

A goal of this AI major is to understand how to apply AI tools to address the challenges of increasingly complex applications and processes. To accomplish this goal the courses in the AI major examine technologies associated with machine learning algorithms, natural language understanding, speech synthesis, image recognition, logical reasoning, analysis of volumes of data, and robotics and their application. The most popular skills sought for AI professionals at the current time include Python coding experience, REST API programming skills, SQL expertise, predictive AI modeling, generative AI modeling, an ability to utilize machine learning to leverage production environments and applications (MLOPS), the ability to incorporate AI into IT processes and operations (AIOPS), and data visualization. The courses identified to support the AI major address these skill requirements.

A second goal of this AI major is to emphasize the importance of the underlying ethical issues associated with AI, including the embedding of bias, misuse of tools, lack of transparency, shifting workforce concerns, and an assortment of societal considerations that revolve around AI.

Additional Details

• Students completing the program will be preferred candidates regardless of industry with 71% of executives saying they prefer employees with AI skills.
• The program incorporates AI and machine learning models, integrating specialized skills required for MLOPS and AIOPS, which are increasingly sought after by businesses and organizations.
• Assignments and completed projects will provide students with a portfolio of samples of their work to demonstrate to prospective employers.

Pursue the following career paths with a degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• AI Architect
• AI Consultant
• AI Developer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer or Prompt Engineer
• Ethical AI Specialist
• Data Specialist
• Data Analytics Consultant
• LLM Architect
• Workforce Planning Consultant