U of Idaho students can now major in artificial intelligence

U of Idaho students can now major in artificial intelligence

U of Idaho students can now major in artificial intelligence

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/education/article316269897.html

Publish Date: 2026-06-25 16:59:00

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  • The University of Idaho has introduced AI degrees, starting this fall, offering bachelor’s, master’s of science, and master’s of engineering programs in artificial intelligence.
  • These programs will be available at both Moscow and Coeur d’Alene campuses, along with the option for online graduate degrees.
  • The degrees focus on equipping students with skills to use and build AI tools, understanding and generating language using AI infrastructure, and applying AI in practical scenarios.
  • Emphases within the programs include cyber, human-centered AI, and robotics.
  • Idaho State Legislature has passed a bill for a framework on the use of generative AI in education, emphasizing transparency, safety, human-centered learning, and student success in an AI-influenced economy.