The Applied Artificial Intelligence AS degree is designed to prepare students to apply AI skills to the growing number of careers that will utilize this technology. Students will discover core AI applications and explore the ethical considerations involved in their design and implementation. They will develop a strong foundation in machine learning fundamentals and gain insights into the functions of generative AI virtual assistants.
The degree contains an 18-credit stackable Artificial Intelligence Practitioner College Credit Certificate.
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This program is pending approval from LSSC’s regional accrediting agency, SACSCOC. This is a standard part of the process for new academic programs.
Program Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| ENC 1101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| 3 |
| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 |
| or AMH 2020 | U.S. History Since 1877 |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| 3 |
| CAI 1000 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CAI 2100 | Machine Learning Foundations | 3 |
| CGS 1000 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| CAI 1020 | Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CAI 2840 | Introduction to Computer Vision | 3 |
| CAI 2300 | Introduction to Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| COP 1000 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| COP 2700 | Database and SQL Concepts | 3 |
| CAI 2800 | Artificial Intelligence for Business Solutions | 3 |
| CAI 2220 | Introduction to Generative AI Prompt Engineering | 3 |
| CTS 1138C | PC Hardware and Operating Systems (A+) | 3 |
| CTS 2145 | Cloud Essentials | 3 |
| GEB 2214 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CIS 2941 | Internship in Computer Information Technology | 3 |
| Intermediate Algebra | |
| Introduction to Mathematical Thinking | |
| |
| Total Hours | 60 |
When beginning this program, students should make an appointment with advising.
Only required courses for an LSSC degree or qualifying certificate program are eligible for federal financial aid. Verify course choices and avoid charges by making an appointment with an academic advisor.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all core and program elective courses.
As per the amended Florida Rule 6A-10.02413, prior to the award of an associate in science or associate in applied science degree, LSSC students under the 2022-2023 Catalog and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of the following options prior to graduation:
- successfully passing POS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since1877 and achieving a 60% or higher on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam , or
- successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
- AP Government & Politics Test: United States (passing score of 3), or
- AP U.S. History Test (passing score of 4), or
- CLEP: American Government (passing score of 50)
To verify your Civic Literacy Requirement, please visit Degree Works.
For information about career options, visit https://www.lssc.edu/student-resources/career-development-services/.
Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC.
