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SDSU AI Programs

As technology grows and evolves, SDSU is working to prepare students, faculty, and staff for an increasingly AI-driven future. Programs offered through the university teach them to utilize these tools, and do so in an ethical way. 

SDSU offers several programs relating to AI, from beginner courses on how to use AI agents, to an advanced degree that teaches computer science professionals how to build them. No matter your level of experience, SDSU has a program for you.

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Academic Applications of Artificial Intelligence Micro-credential (AAAI)

This fully online, self-paced program teaches students how to use generative AI effectively and ethically in their work. It takes 2-4 hours to complete and is offered free of charge.

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AI-Ready California (ARC)

AI-Ready California is a free, online microcredential designed to equip learners with foundational AI knowledge and practical skills for today’s workforce. The program explores how to use AI effectively in job searches and everyday workplace tasks, while emphasizing competencies important to every member of the public including responsible use, critical thinking, and the ability to recognize potential risks and biases. Developed with input from the CSU-Industry AI Workforce Acceleration Board and Secretary Knox of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, the initiative was made possible through the generous support of the James Irvine Foundation.

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Google AI Professional

Through the online learning platform Coursera, SDSU Global Campus offers many AI courses and programs, including a professional certificate. Training comes straight from experts at Google, as you learn how to become AI-fluent by expanding on your foundational knowledge.

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AI Expert Series Classes

The SDSU Global Campus Career Skills Institute offers free one-hour online courses designed for San Diego professionals who want to integrate AI tools into their work.

  • Unlock AI Productivity at Work 
  • Turn Data into Action with AI
  • AI-Powered Project Management
  • Mastering AI Prompts for Productivity
  • Supercharge Your Job Search with AI
  • Communicate with Confidence Using AI

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Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Human Responsibility

SDSU’s College of Arts and Letters offers both a bachelor’s degree and a minor in Artificial Intelligence and Human Responsibility. The on-campus program blends technical literacy with social sciences and humanity insights to produce students who are ethical innovators. 

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Master’s of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Technology

SDSU’s Computer Science department offers a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Technology graduate degree designed for computer science professionals who want to build AI tools. The program is offered both on-campus and online, allowing working professionals to advance their careers in this rapidly growing technology field. 

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