BS Artificial Intelligence Methods and Applications at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Methods and Applications is an interdisciplinary program that will prepare students for careers in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI). Graduates of this program will have strong foundations in core technical skills and AI methodology knowledge including Mathematics for AI, Programming for AI, Knowledge Representation and Inference, AI Problem Solving, and Socially Responsible AI.

Faculty: College of Information Sciences and Technology | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals, Programming and Computation II: Data Structures, Calculus With Analytic Geometry I, Mathematical Foundations for Machine Learning, Experimental Methods, Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science.

Career pathways

Graduates of AIMA are equipped to work at the intersection of technology, decision-making, and innovation. They are prepared for a broad range of careers in AI research and development, the implementation of AI-powered systems, and the use of AI to enhance human decision-making, discovery, and creativity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Artificial Intelligence Methods and Applications major, students must: Have completed the following courses with a grade of C or better in each prior to enrolling in the degree program: MATH 140 , CMPSC 131 , CMPSC 132 , ( STAT 200 or DS 200 ), A-I 100 . Have achieved a minimum grade point average of 2.0 prior to and through the end of the semester during which the entrance to major is requested.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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