Artificial Intelligence, AAS Requirements
Program Code: A25710
(2026*03)
This program is offered through an Instructional Service Agreement with Wayne Community College.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the AI profession.
Course work includes various subject areas related to AI fundamentals, machine learning, deep learning theory, and hands-on training in multiple AI domains for the purpose of creating and implementing artificial intelligence across a broad range of applications.
Graduates may qualify for entry-level AI positions such as AI engineer, AI project manager, AI researcher, AI consultant, AI architect, conversational AI specialist, AI automation engineer, AI software engineer, and machine learning specialist.
General Education (16 SHC)
English/Communications (6 SHC)
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)
Natural Sciences/Mathematics (4 SHC)
Major Hours (52 SHC)
Technical Core (12 SHC)
CSC 113
| Artificial Intel. Fundamentals | 3 |
CSC 114
| Artificial Intelligence I | 3 |
CSC 115
| Machine Learning I | 3 |
| CSC 121 | Python Programming | 3 |
Additional Required Courses (12 SHC)
CSC 112
| Machine Learning Computation | 3 |
CSC 128
| Chatbot Programming I | 3 |
CSC 161
| Deep Learning | 3 |
CSC 162
| Computer Vision | 3 |
Other Major Hours (28 SHC)
CSC 214
| Artificial Intelligence II | 3 |
CSC 215
| Machine Learning II | 3 |
CSC 221
| Advanced Python Programming | 3 |
CSC 228
| Chatbot Programming II | 3 |
CTS 210
| Computer Ethics | 3 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 263 | Brief Calculus | 4 |
Select one:
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| ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer and Career Success | 1 |
Select one:
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| WBL 110 | World of Work | 1 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
Total Artificial Intelligence, AAS: 68 Credits
A minimum of 40 SHC must be taken through Wayne Community College including the following courses: CSC 112, CSC 113, CSC 114, CSC 115, CSC 128, CSC 161, CSC 162, CSC 214, CSC 215, CSC 221, CSC 228, CTS 210, CTS 285, WBL 110 or WBL 111
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Artificial Intelligence will be awarded by Wayne Community College upon successful completion of all requirements.
For more information, contact:
April Best
Computer Information Technology Program Chair/Instructor
Lamm (Building 027), Room 105
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 905
Email: ahbest78@lenoircc.edu