Artificial Intelligence
Program Details
Become an expert in AI and responsibly shape the future of technology. As a student in the Artificial Intelligence major at Xavier, you'll explore the fundamental principles that govern intelligent systems, from machine learning to natural language processing and robotics. You'll also develop practical coding skills, allowing you to design and build intelligent systems that can solve complex problems. But most importantly, you'll learn how to develop AI systems that benefit society in a responsible and ethical way.
Xavier University, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is nationally recognized as a top university by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. 98 percent of our students are working, volunteering or in graduate school within six months of graduation (Class of 2023).
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Arts in Artificial Intelligence
Curriculum
The sample course sequence below illustrates class offerings for the Artificial Intelligence major. Consult the official Xavier University course catalog for detailed registration and advising information.
Fall
- CSCI 170: Computer Science I............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspectives............ 3cr.
- Second Language I............ 3cr.
- ENGL 101/115: Composition/Rhetoric............ 3cr.
- CORE 100: First Year Seminar............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: GOA I............ 0cr.
Spring
- CSCI 180: Computer Science II............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspectives............ 3cr.
- Second Language II............ 3cr.
- PHIL 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy............ 3cr.
- THEO 111: Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- CORE 102: GOA II
Fall
- CSCI 220: Data Structures and Algorithms............ 3cr.
- MATH 180: Integral Calculus............ 3cr.
- CSCI 200: Socially Responsible Data Use............ 3cr.
- ENG 205: Literature and Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- Second Language III............ 3cr.
Spring
- CSCI 225: Data Engineering............ 3cr.
- MATH 181: Differential Calculus............ 3cr.
- MATH 156/256: Statistics............ 3cr.
- PHIL 200: Philosophical Perspectives............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspectives............ 3cr.
Fall
- MATH 222 Applied Linear Algebra............ 3cr.
- DSCI 350: Computational Machine Learning............ 3cr.
- AI Elective I............ 3cr.
- Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- CSCI 370: Artificial Intelligence............ 3cr.
- AI Elective II............ 3cr.
- Scientific Perspectives Lecture and Lab............ 3cr.
- Social Science Elective ............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- AI Elective III............ 3cr.
- Humanities Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- CSCI 394: AI Capstone............ 3cr.
- AI Elective IV............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- CORE 499............ 0cr.
Sample Courses
Through a variety of courses, you'll explore the ethical implications of AI, master machine learning algorithms and develop practical skills to design and build intelligent solutions.
- Socially Responsible Data Use (CSCI 200): Explore the legal and ethical responsibilities of using and interacting with data. Learn about privacy, big data and federal laws governing data privacy and information assurance. Study industry standards, compliance audits and apply ethical foundations to case studies.
- Computational Machine Learning (CSCI 350): Explore supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, emphasizing machine learning as principled optimization algorithms. Analyze models, including scalability, expressivity, evaluation and cross-validation.
- Artificial Intelligence (CSCI 370): Learn problem-solving methods in artificial intelligence. Study heuristics, evaluation functions, search strategies, and survey AI projects.
- AI Capstone (CSCI 394): Design, implement, document and present a significant artificial intelligence project.
Career Outcomes
High Student Success Rate
98% of Xavier students are working, volunteering or in graduate school within six months of graduation (Class of 2023). Explore Xavier's Career Outcomes Dashboard to view career outcomes by major.
Exciting Career Opportunities
- Machine Learning Engineer
- AI Researcher
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Natural Language Processing Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- User Experience (UX) Designer
Career Development
Xavier's Career Development Office assists students in their search for employment by offering individual career counseling sessions, conducting workshops and maintaining an employer database. More than 100 nationally known companies visit the campus annually to interview graduating seniors for open positions.
Student Clubs
Creating an on-campus community with your classmates is essential to your undergraduate studies. Not only does this enrich your life at Xavier, but it can also foster future professional connections, boost your résumé and strengthen your interpersonal skills. Our STEM-related student clubs include:
- Computer Science Club: From game nights to hackathons and coding classes, these technology enthusiasts love all things digital. Members meet to discuss the latest in computer science and connect with each other.
- Minorities in STEM Succeeding Together: Become part of a supportive community dedicated to empowering minority STEM majors. Discover a space where you can thrive, connect with peers and build confidence in your identity while pursuing excellence in STEM.
- Physics Club: Students in the Physics Club organize trips to national labs and host experiment series and events that connect to physics, like ice skating (friction!) and water balloon launches.
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Request InformationFocus on Social Responsibility and Ethics
At a Jesuit University, you'll gain a strong ethical foundation as you explore the potential benefits and challenges of AI. This holistic approach will equip you to navigate the complex issues surrounding AI development and use.
Collaborate on Ground-Breaking Research Projects
Our undergraduate research program offers you the chance to dive deeper into the AI topics that interest you most. Gain valuable hands-on experience, develop critical research skills and contribute to the ever-expanding field of artificial intelligence.
Career Preparation for Successful Graduates
Through the Xavier University Mentor Program you'll have the opportunity to connect with AI professionals. So you'll leave here not just with a degree, but also the skills and networking experience vital for personal and professional success.