Silicon Valley to get its first two-year degree focused on AI – The Mercury News
Silicon Valley to get its first two-year degree focused on AI – The Mercury News
Publish Date: 2026-05-22 19:08:00
Source Domain: www.mercurynews.com
- De Anza College introduces a new Associate in Science degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence and six AI-focused credentials this fall.
- There is a significant increase in AI programs, with the number of undergraduate programs more than doubling from 90 to 193 in one year.
- The rapid expansion reflects a nationwide trend as institutions aim to prepare students for an AI-driven economy.
- The new degree courses emphasize responsible AI development and ethical practice, and the curriculum includes transferrable courses to UC and CSU schools.
- The programs are designed to align with core competencies like information literacy, personal responsibility, and critical thinking.
