Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Certificate
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Certificate Program / certificate
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- College of Engineering and Polymer Science
- School/Department
- Department of Computer Science
Program Contact
- Dean's Office: College of Engineering and Polymer Science
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Auburn Science and Engineering Center
330-972-6978
Overview
This certificate program is for both degree and non-degree seeking students interested in computing and AI.
The program includes core courses in artificial intelligence (AI) along with a range of electives. Core courses build the skills needed to start or grow a career in AI. Electives allow you to explore areas that match your interests. This certificate helps prepare you for careers in industries where employers value AI experience and gives you formal recognition of your training.
Admissions Requirements
Students who meet The University of Akron’s admission requirements and choose engineering as their major are directly admitted into the College
If you're coming from high school, your high school records will help determine the best first-semester courses for you
Admission to this certificate program requires that students have completed the following two introductory programming courses or their equivalents with a GPA of 2.5 or better:
CPSC 209, Computer Science I, 4
CPSC 210, Computer Science II, 4
Students must also complete this computer science core course or its equivalent before or near the beginning of their study for the certificate program:
CPSC 316, Data Structures, 3
While not required for the certificate directly, this course is a prerequisite to a required course for the certificate program.
Please note that some of the required and elective courses for this certificate have additional prerequisites that must be met.
Career Outcomes
This certificate helps prepare you for careers in industries where employers value AI experience and gives you formal recognition of your training.
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