HBCU Bowie State University Rolls Out Bachelor Of Science Degree In AI

Bowie State University continues to champion new STEM pathways.

The Maryland-based Historically Black College and University (HBCU) is rolling out a Bachelor of Science in AI, a 120-credit program, to prepare its students to be leaders in the future of technology and increase representation in STEM, according to a press release. Students will be equipped further in fields that include healthcare, cybersecurity, education, business, government, and advanced technology.

Through the curriculum, students will be encouraged to develop, assess, and implement AI technologies. The degree will provide coursework that stresses technical skills, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility as they relate to the foundations of AI.

“This new degree program represents a significant step forward in the university’s mission to provide students with academic programs that address society’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities,” said Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State University, in the press release. “As Maryland’s oldest historically Black university, we are committed to preparing a diverse generation of technology leaders who will help shape the future of artificial intelligence and ensure its benefits are developed and applied responsibly.”

Rosemary Shumba, chair of the Department of Computer Science, commented:

“Our faculty and students are already at the forefront of artificial intelligence research. Our faculty and students are already contributing to important advances in artificial intelligence research. Their work includes natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, autonomous technologies, AI ethics, and the development of AI models for medical applications. This new degree program will give students opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research, address real-world problems, and graduate prepared to make meaningful contributions in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields.”

The new bachelor’s degree aligns with the university’s academic excellence, innovation, and student success goals, which is further exemplified through the university’s launch of its Ph.D. in nursing education, marking a first in Maryland, as AFROTECH previously reported.

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