Alabama A&M University to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence
Alabama A&M University to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence
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Publish Date: 2026-05-08 15:28:00
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- Alabama A&M University will start offering the first bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence in the state of Alabama beginning with the fall 2026 semester.
- This new AI degree program is an expansion of an AI concentration previously included in the university’s computer science curriculum.
- The new four-year program will cover advanced subjects including deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and speech processing.
- The program maintains emphasis on computing basics and problem-solving applying to AI technologies.
- The dean of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences, Z.T. Deng, emphasizes the importance of training students to direct and use AI systems effectively, rather than being replaced by them.
