UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor’s Degrees Exploring Technical, Human Dimensions of AI
UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor’s Degrees Exploring Technical, Human Dimensions of AI
Publish Date: 2026-06-16 11:39:00
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- The University of Maryland will introduce two new undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence (AI), part of its commitment to ethically advance AI technology.
- The degrees include:
- A Bachelor of Arts in human-centered AI, focusing on the impact of AI on humans through interdisciplinary approaches combining philosophy, ethics, public policy, and more.
- A Bachelor of Science in AI computational structures, focusing on building AI systems and algorithms with specializations in generative AI, AI algorithms, accessibility, and AI-society interactions.
- Developed in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), these programs aim to prepare students to responsibly shape AI’s future, encouraging ethical and humane development.
- Both programs emphasize both technical proficiency in AI and human-centered perspectives to ensure a comprehensive approach to AI’s societal impact.
- The programs will be housed within the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, respectively.
