Kahlert School of Computing to launch Utah’s first AI major – @theU
Kahlert School of Computing to launch Utah’s first AI major – @theU
Publish Date: 2026-06-22 18:43:00
Source Domain: attheu.utah.edu
- The University of Utah will begin offering its first bachelor’s degree program in artificial intelligence (AI) starting fall 2026, pending accreditation.
- The initiative stems from the Kahlert School of Computing within the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, approved by the U Board of Trustees on June 10.
- The AI program curriculum will cover foundations in computer science, mathematics, and advance into core AI fields like machine learning, data analysis, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics.
- The program aims to not only teach technical AI skills but also ethical and effective use of AI technologies.
- The program positions students to meet the growing demand in Utah’s tech sector, which shows consistent job growth in the field.
- The new program complements and expands existing offerings within the Kahlert School, which include computer science, data science, software development, and computer engineering.
- An AI minor from the David Eccles School of Business will also be available for all U undergraduates starting this fall, focusing on AI technologies and business applications.
- An interdisciplinary AI-focused “Workplace Writing” master’s degree from the College of Humanities, focusing on generative AI and workplace writing, is proposed to launch in fall 2027.
