2026-2027 Lenoir Community College Catalog

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)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

Select one:

COM 231Public Speaking

3

ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disc

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3

REL 110World Religions

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECO 251Prin of Microeconomics

3

ECO 252Prin of Macroeconomics

3

HIS 111World Civilizations I

3

HIS 112World Civilizations II

3

POL 120American Government

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC 213Sociology of the Family

3

SOC 220Social Problems

3

SOC 225Social Diversity

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics (4 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT 152Statistical Methods I

4

Major Hours (52 SHC)

Technical Core (12 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CSC 113
Artificial Intel. Fundamentals

3

CSC 114
Artificial Intelligence I

3

CSC 115
Machine Learning I

3

CSC 121Python Programming

3

Additional Required Courses (12 SHC)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
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)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
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 171Precalculus Algebra

4

MAT 263Brief Calculus

4

Select one:

ACA 111College Student Success

1

ACA 122Transfer and Career Success

1

Select one:

WBL 110World of Work

1

WBL 111Work-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