Information Technology with an Applied AI Concentration.

The future of IT includes AI. So does this degree.

The Applied AI concentration within the Associate of Science in Information Technology program at Campus is designed to prepare you for an industry where AI isn't a future consideration, it's already reshaping how systems are built, managed and secured. This program pairs the core foundations of IT with hands-on AI coursework, giving you fluency in both the technical infrastructure that organizations depend on and the AI tools that are transforming how that infrastructure is designed and maintained.

You'll learn to build functional AI-powered applications, analyze complex data and integrate AI into the kinds of workflows IT professionals navigate every day. Students complete a GitHub portfolio of published technical projects designed to demonstrate applied skills. In a field where demand for professionals with AI-related knowledge and skills continues to grow, this program builds practical skills that align with the evolving use of AI and technology across modern IT environments.

Build an AI skillset that can help you stand out

The Applied AI concentration is designed to cultivate a wide range of skills essential for success in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape. Unlike programs that teach AI in isolation, each course builds directly on the last, moving from AI literacy to data analysis to document analysis to workflow integration to tool development to enterprise strategy, so you graduate with a cohesive body of work rather than a collection of disconnected skills. These include:

• Integrate ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude into real technical workflows, developing the platform fluency that employers expect but rarely find in entry-level candidates.
• Work with real technical datasets covering system performance, operational metrics and IT workflows to surface insights and communicate findings.
• Analyze the complex documents IT professionals work with every day, including system specifications, security policies, vendor contracts and compliance requirements, using AI-enhanced research methods.
• Build and deploy functional AI-powered applications using AI-assisted development tools and publish completed projects to a professional GitHub portfolio, a hands-on capability that sets graduates apart in the entry-level job market.
• Design and present AI implementation strategies that account for security risk, organizational impact and responsible deployment across technical environments.

Employers value IT talent that know how to use AI

AI is reshaping IT roles, not replacing them. The professionals who understand how to apply AI tools to real IT work are pulling ahead in salary, flexibility and opportunity.

Meet your professors

You'll gain unparalleled access to professors who also teach at prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley and NYU. Our Applied AI faculty are subject matter experts with extensive online and industry experience, enhancing your virtual classroom experience. Engage with these experts through dynamic live sessions and optional weekly office hours, ensuring your learning is both interactive and enriching.

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Program courses

Concentration Overview

Students in the Online Associate of Science in Information Technology degree program with a concentration in Applied AI must complete 96 quarter credits, which includes specialized coursework in AI. As part of the eight-quarter program, students will engage in six Applied AI courses that focus on equipping them with the skill set relevant to the evolving technology and IT landscape.

Visit the Information Technology degree program page to explore the full course sequence.

Each quarter spans 11 weeks, consisting of 10 weeks of instruction followed by a final exam week. Below are the detailed course descriptions for the entire program.

Course descriptions for the AI Concentration