Central adds graduate-level degree in AI to growing list of responsive programs

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As part of its mission to prepare students for an evolving labor market, Central Connecticut State University recently launched a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a cutting-edge graduate program designed to prepare students for the evolving world of intelligent systems and machine learning technologies.

This dynamic program is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort, offering students an opportunity to explore both the theoretical foundations and hands-on applications of artificial intelligence. Students will benefit from small class sizes, state-of-the-art lab facilities, and faculty who are experienced industry professionals. Financial aid is available, and the program is designed to be flexible and accommodating for recent college graduates and working professionals. Classes will be offered during the fall and spring semesters.

The 30- to 32-credit curriculum offers a strong balance between foundational learning and specialized training. Core topics include knowledge representation and reasoning, neural networks, semantic web, and machine learning. Students can tailor their studies with electives in deep learning, natural language processing, data mining, generative AI, intelligent robotics, and more.

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and submit an online application at ccsu.edu/apply.

Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum GPA of 2.70 or higher with a minimum 3.00 GPA or higher in any post baccalaureate course work in Computer Science or a STEM degree with a minimum of five relevant mathematics and computer science courses. (Requires an extra semester to satisfy the expected computer science background.)

For full admission requirements and to learn more about the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at Central, visit www.ccsu.edu/programs/artificial-intelligence-ms/.