Master of Arts (MA) offered in Online and Blended formats.
St. Charles / St. Louis / Online
Human-Centered AI (MA)
The Master of Arts in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative 30-credit-hour graduate program offered by the College of Arts and Humanities.
Designed for individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, this AI degree program does not require previous experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mathematics.
- The MA in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence degree program uniquely emphasizes practical, real-world applications over intensive mathematics and data science, making it more accessible to a broad range of students.
- This AI degree program is specifically tailored to empower non-specialists to harness the potential of AI across various modalities, including content generation, image and video creation, and coding to enhance their expertise.
- This AI program offers a cutting-edge and flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares graduates to excel in the rapidly evolving landscape of human-centered AI.
- Students will gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and research tailored to their interests and professional goals, helping to prepare them for any future.
- No prior programming or coding experience necessary.
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Completion Options
Non-Thesis/Applied Project Option
This option is suitable for students with a professional focus. It allows them to apply the theories and research methods of their field in a professional setting or through a final product or series of products. Projects may take various forms, but all students produce some material on behalf of an organization or field of practice. Students document their progress and product for final review by their thesis committee.
Thesis Option
The thesis option involves the creation of an original piece of scholarship relevant to the field of study. Students investigate an aspect of that field, professional area, or organization. They evaluate existing research, develop a research question, and refine their thesis over the course of the program. The final thesis is written in the last two semesters and reviewed by the thesis committee. Students taking the thesis option are required to take CAH 50000 Research Methods as one of their electives.
