Why study Artificial Intelligence?

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) AAS degree is awarded for successful completion of a planned program of study designed to respond to the need for specialized skills in workforce AI. Based on guidelines from Intel, students will be introduced to major topics in AI including machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. A required capstone project will serve as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students.

Career Possibilities

Whether you’re looking to advance in your current organization or seeking new opportunities elsewhere, this is a degree designed to help you take the next step in your professional development.

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• Guide: Artificial Intelligence

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For more information on the AI AAS degree program please contact the academic advisor.

UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

When you participate in the AAS program at UC Blue Ash College, you will work with faculty who are experts in their discipline. Class sizes allow for optimal faculty to student and student to student interaction, allowing students to gain knowledge from multiple viewpoints.

Conveniently located in Blue Ash as a regional campus of the University of Cincinnati - UC Blue Ash (UCBA) - is located on 135 wooded acres and serves residents of Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont counties, as well as other surrounding communities. UCBA also works closely with the Blue Ash area workforce to assist with their training needs.

The UCBA campus is friendly, informal, and prides itself on being accessible to students of all ages with various career aspirations. It also prides itself on offering smaller classes and closer ties with faculty and other students. UCBA welcomes transfer students, students who want to complete career programs, and students of any age who wish to take a course for personal enrichment or to improve their own skills.

Special Programs

The UC Blue Ash academic labs are one of our best student resources. They are free and open to any student. If you are returning to college after a long absence or feel under-prepared for the challenges of college, the academic labs may provide just what you need.

These labs include the math lab, language lab, writing lab and study skill and reading center. Visit the labs online.

Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.

As a first year student, you will need to take the placement test. This test does not affect your admission; however, the results are essential for your proper placement into classes. You must complete the placement test befor you may register for English or mathematics courses. All placement tests are given free of charge.

Transferring to UC Requirements

Students must submit all transcripts (high school, career center, college, or other institution) to the University of Cincinnati as part of the admission process. Information regarding transcript submission may be found on the Admissions webpage.

If you have not taken college-level mathematics or English, you will need to take the placement test.

Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Other UC students may transfer into UC Blue Ash by completing the application for change in college and program form available from UC admission offices. You are strongly urged to see your advisor before transferring into a different major to minimize any impact on your degree progress.

International Student Requirements

A TOEFL score of 187 (computer test) or 515 (paper exam) is required if your formal education is from a country where English is not a primary language or if your documents do not clearly indicate your proficiency in English. You must also meet admission deadlines and visa requirements, and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please contact Enrollment Services for details.

Note you will be charged nonresident tuition.

Note that UCBA is a non-residential campus (no dorms or other housing is available). It is possible to live in a dorm on the UC Clifton campus as bus transportation is available to and from the Clifton and UCBA campuses.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all university and college requirements for graduation, and maintain a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.0.

You must complete an application for a degree and receive a pre-certification from your academic advisor the semester before you expect to graduate. You should see your advisor or Enrollment Services for specific information well in advance of your final semester.

Application Deadlines

For information regarding application deadlines, please visit the Admissions website.

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