Program Overview

Artificial Intelligence Program at Xavier University

The Artificial Intelligence major at Xavier University offers a comprehensive education in the principles and applications of intelligent systems. This program delves deeper into the development of algorithms and models that can learn, reason, and solve complex problems.

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Artificial Intelligence is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in computer science, mathematics, and ethics. The curriculum includes courses in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, and ethical considerations in AI.

Curriculum

The sample course sequence for the Artificial Intelligence major includes:

• First Year:
  • Fall:
    • CSCI 170: Computer Science I
    • Historical Perspectives
    • Second Language I
    • ENGL 101/115: Composition/Rhetoric
    • CORE 100: First Year Seminar
    • CORE 101: GOA I
  • Spring:
    • CSCI 180: Computer Science II
    • Creative Perspectives
    • Second Language II
    • PHIL 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy
    • THEO 111: Theological Foundations
    • CORE 102: GOA II
• Sophomore:
  • Fall:
    • CSCI 220: Data Structures and Algorithms
    • MATH 180: Integral Calculus
    • CSCI 200: Socially Responsible Data Use
    • ENG 205: Literature and Moral Imagination
    • Second Language III
  • Spring:
    • CSCI 225: Data Engineering
    • MATH 181: Differential Calculus
    • MATH 156/256: Statistics
    • PHIL 200: Philosophical Perspectives
    • Theological Perspectives
• Junior:
  • Fall:
    • MATH 222 Applied Linear Algebra
    • DSCI 350: Computational Machine Learning
    • AI Elective I
    • Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab
    • General Elective
  • Spring:
    • CSCI 370: Artificial Intelligence
    • AI Elective II
    • Scientific Perspectives Lecture and Lab
    • Social Science Elective
    • General Elective
• Senior:
  • Fall:
    • AI Elective III
    • Humanities Elective
    • General Elective
    • General Elective
    • General Elective
  • Spring:
    • CSCI 394: AI Capstone
    • AI Elective IV
    • General Elective
    • General Elective
    • General Elective
    • CORE 499

Outcomes

98% of Xavier students are working, volunteering, or in graduate school within six months of graduating (Class of 2023). Top employers for computer science graduates include Apple, American Express, AT&T, and Great American Insurance Group.

Clubs

• Computer Science Club: Discuss the latest in computer science and connect with other technology enthusiasts.
• Xavier University Gaming Club: Meet weekly to play games, participate in tournaments, and engage in charity livestreams.
• Minorities in STEM Succeeding Together: A supportive community for minority STEM majors to thrive, connect, and build confidence.

Sample Courses

• Socially Responsible Data Use (CSCI 200): Explore the legal and ethical responsibilities of using and interacting with data.
• Computational Machine Learning (CSCI 350): Study supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, emphasizing machine learning as principled optimization algorithms.
• Artificial Intelligence (CSCI 370): Learn problem-solving methods in artificial intelligence, including heuristics, evaluation functions, and search strategies.
• AI Capstone (CSCI 394): Design, implement, document, and present a significant artificial intelligence project.

Related Programs

• BS in Applied Physics
• BSBA in Business Analytics and Information Systems
• BS in Computer Science
• BS in Data Science (Honors Program)
• BS in Engineering Physics
• Related Minors:
  • Business Analytics
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Human Centered Making
  • Information Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Statistics

Program Features

• Develop essential research skills through the undergraduate research program.
• Participate in mentorships that shape your future through the Xavier Mentor Program.
• Experience a Jesuit education that offers a strong ethical foundation for exploring AI.
• Benefit from being located in a city of opportunity, with access to internships, mentorships, and career opportunities in the tech field.

FAQ

• What career opportunities are there for artificial intelligence majors?
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • AI Researcher
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • Natural Language Processing Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • User Experience (UX) Designer
• What kinds of skills will students in the AI major gain?
  • Programming
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Data analysis
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
• What is the difference between AI and computer science?
  • The AI major focuses on the principles and applications of intelligent systems, while the computer science major provides a broader foundation in computer science principles.
• Does Xavier offer an honors program for students in the artificial intelligence major?
  • Yes, the University Scholars Honors Program offers a more challenging curriculum and close support from professors, including a $2000 travel grant.

About Xavier University

Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades.