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Recommended Curriculum

Online Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

* Disclaimer: This curriculum serves as a recommended course sequence and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not guaranteed to reflect each student’s unique academic needs and is subject to change based on course availability, institutional updates, and individual advising. Students should consult with an academic advisor to confirm their personalized degree plan.

Total Hours: 120

First Year

Early Fall

  • ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 SCH)
  • American History* (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Late Fall

  • Life and Physical Sciences* (4 SCH)
  • Mathematics* (3 SCH)

Total: 7


Early Spring

  • ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric (3 SCH)
  • American History* (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Late Spring

  • Life and Physical Sciences* (4 SCH)
  • Mathematics* (3 SCH)

Total: 7


Summer

  • Creative Arts* (3 SCH)
  • Language, Philosophy, and Culture* (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Second Year

Early Fall

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences* (3 SCH)
  • Oral Communication* (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Late Fall

  • Government/Political Science* (3 SCH)
  • 3 Elective Semester Credit Hours (3 SCH)***

Total: 6


Early Spring

  • Government/Political Science* (3 SCH)
  • 3 Elective Semester Credit Hours (3 SCH)***

Total: 6


Late Spring

  • 6 Elective Semester Credit Hours (6 SCH)***

Total: 7


Third Year

Early Fall

  • HCAI 3301 Programming Logic in Human-Centered AI (3 SCH)
  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Late Fall

  • HCAI 3302 Practical Statistics in Human-Centered AI (3 SCH)
  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Early Spring

  • HCAI 4301 Data Intelligence in Human-Centered AI
  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Late Spring

  • HCAI 4302 Fundamentals of Human-Centered AI Models
  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Summer

  • Elective Credit Hours*** (6 SCH)

Total: 6


Fourth Year

Early Fall

  • HCAI 3303 Foundations of Human Centered AI Design
  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Late Fall

  • HCAI 3304 Human-Centered AI: Ethical Decision-Making and Leadership
  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Early Spring

  • HCAI 4303 Methodologies for Human Centered AI Design (3 SCH)
  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 6


Late Spring

  • HCAI 4304 AI, Communication, and Society: Rhetoric, Technology, and
  • Business Applications (3 SCH)
  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 3


Summer

  • Elective Credit Hours*** (3 SCH)

Total: 3



* Choose from core curriculum requirements.

**Student may choose from ENGL 2312, FCSE 3315, HUSC 3353, HCAI 4350, or any free elective.

*** Choose elective credit hours to fulfill graduation requirements such as junior senior credit hours, conversion of alternative non-credit activity to semester credit hours (see OP 30.10), foreign language, optional academic minor, or free elective credit.


Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Course Descriptions:

  • HCAI 3301 – Programming Logic in Human-Centered AI:
    Learn foundational programming concepts to solve problems, build systematic solutions with code, and improve communication through programming knowledge.
  • HCAI 3302 – Practical Statistics in Human-Centered AI:
    Study essential statistical techniques with real-world applications, ethical considerations, and data visualization using R and Python.
  • HCAI 3303 – Foundations of Human-Centered AI Design:
    Examine core principles of human-centered design, emphasizing human-technology and human-AI interaction.
  • HCAI 3304 – Ethical Decision-Making and Leadership in Human-Centered AI:
    Explore how human-centered AI guides ethical decision-making and leadership, preparing students for AI’s impact on organizations and society.
  • HCAI 4000 – Independent Study in Human-Centered AI:
    Pursue self-directed projects in human-centered AI with a focus on independent learning, critical thinking, and applied principles.
  • HCAI 4301 – Data Intelligence in Human-Centered AI:
    Learn to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize real-world data to support human-centered AI solutions.
  • HCAI 4302 – Fundamentals of Human-Centered AI Models:
    Gain hands-on experience with AI systems and machine learning models, focusing on conceptual tools and real-world applications.
  • HCAI 4303 – Methodologies for Human-Centered AI Design:
    Study design methodologies that align technological systems with human goals, ensuring effective and user-focused solutions.
  • HCAI 4304 – AI, Communication, and Society: Technology and Business Applications:
    Investigate AI’s role in shaping communication, societal narratives, and business innovation through emerging technologies.
  • HCAI 4350 – Human-Centered AI Capstone Experience:
    Apply human-centered AI knowledge in a culminating professional project that develops practical, industry-relevant skills.