Oregon Tech Board Approves Next Steps to Launch Future-Facing Artificial Intelligence Degree to Meet Workforce and Industry Needs
Publish Date: 2026-01-08 07:00:00
Source Domain: www.oit.edu
- Oregon Tech’s Board of Trustees and Statewide Provosts’ Council have both approved a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree program, expected to start in Fall 2026.
- The new program will undergo further reviews by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- Expected to receive Accreditation by ABET after its first graduating cohort.
- Program designed with a focus on applied AI education, emphasizing ethical, responsible AI development, and career readiness.
- The curriculum will be built through industry partnerships and will focus on practical project-based learning, including applied labs and capstones.
- Oregon Tech is collaborating with Google Public Sector to promote research and innovation in AI.
- Program development continues while awaiting final approvals, with more details to come as processes conclude.
