Degrees and Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Applied AI
The purpose of the Certificate in Applied AI is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, evaluate and apply artificial intelligence, responsibly and strategically, within their professional fields. Students will develop skills in ethical reasoning, applied problem solving and critical thinking. The certificate program is designed to emphasize a non-programming approach to designing value-driven AI solutions for real-life business problems. Students will understand how modern artificial intelligence and machine learning systems operate and how to evaluate their appropriate uses. Graduates of the certificate program will be prepared to incorporate artificial intelligence into professional practice while navigating the ethical and practical challenges associated with emerging technologies.
Practical AI Minor
The minor in practical AI helps students understand and apply AI to their chosen field and careers. Combining foundational course work in the technology and ethics of AI with classes from a variety of disciplines, the minor is applicable and accessible to all students at VCU.
Mixed and Immersive Reality Studies Minor
The minor in mixed and immersive reality studies provides an overview of the technology and culture of mixed, immersive, virtual and augmented realities. It is meant to be applicable — and accessible — to all majors at VCU. When combined with the appropriate major, the minor can be useful to students planning careers in any area concerned with immersive, virtually mediated society, culture and experience — from coding and technological innovation to policy, art and storytelling. The minor will introduce students to the subject through relevant coursework in technological systems, design aesthetics, and humanities and social sciences.