2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. Core Technical Foundations (9 credits) | ||
| Students complete the following sequence, which builds programming skills, computational reasoning, and foundational AI knowledge. | ||
| CS 1064 | Introduction to Programming in Python | 3 |
| or CS 1114 | Introduction to Software Design | |
| CS 2104 | Introduction to Problem Solving in Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 3804 | Foundations and Applications of Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| II. Ethical, Societal, and Cultural Impacts of AI (3 credits) | 3 | |
| Students select one course that examines ethical, legal, social, and cultural dimensions of AI. | ||
| Algorithms & Society | ||
| Ethical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Data Governance, Privacy and Ethics | ||
| III. Interdisciplinary Application Module (6 credits) | 6 | |
| Students select one module and complete two courses (6 credits) from that module. | ||
| A. Computational Module | ||
| This module provides advanced technical depth in data analytics, machine learning, and computational reasoning. | ||
| Introductory Data Analytics and Visualization | ||
| Intermediate Data Analytics and Machine Learning | ||
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| B. Arts Module | ||
| This module integrates AI into creative practice, emphasizing ethical engagement and artistic innovation. | ||
| AI in Filmmaking | ||
| AI in Music | ||
| Computer Music and Multimedia Design | ||
| Computer Music and Multimedia Design | ||
| C. Social Science Module | ||
| This module explores the application of AI to social data, markets, and policy contexts. | ||
| Generative AI Applications in Social Science | ||
| Introduction to AI in Marketing | ||
| Introduction to Urban Analytics | ||
| Data and the Art of Policy-Making and Planning | ||
| D. Human Impact Module | ||
| This module examines AI’s influence on learning, language, creativity, and human experience. | ||
| AI, Creativity, and the Art of Being Human | ||
| AI and Global Languages | ||
| The Skeptic’s Guide to AI | ||
| Innovation in Context | ||
| Global Science and Technology Policy | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Students are encouraged to complete the Core Technical Foundations prior to enrolling in upper-level module coursework. The minor is designed to be completed within a standard four-year degree timeline without extending time to graduation.
No more than 9 credits (50% of the minor) may be double-counted toward both a student's major and the Artificial Intelligence Minor.
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