Artificial Intelligence Certificate

Overview

AI and machine learning have become synonymous with innovation as businesses look to improve their competitiveness and create more patents. Above-average job growth and lucrative salaries attract skilled professionals with technical training and hands-on experience.

With a certificate in artificial intelligence from Saint Joseph’s University, you will gain the necessary skills and knowledge needed to change careers or add a specialty to your resume. The certificate can be stacked with the software development certificate to earn a Master of Science in computer science.

What Is the Artificial Intelligence Certificate?

The artificial intelligence certificate from Saint Joseph’s provides functional knowledge in computer science that is valuable in the workplace for career advancement or a stepping stone on the path to a graduate degree. You will learn fundamental concepts such as the role of logic in reasoning, deductive proofs, and blind and informed search techniques. The curriculum also includes machine learning algorithms for supervised and unsupervised learning with an emphasis on recent advances in deep learning with neural networks, and you will gain hands-on experience through various programming projects.

As a student in the artificial intelligence certificate program at Saint Joseph’s, you will learn from faculty experts in the Department of Computer Science who are on the cutting edge of the computer science industry. This certificate is completed in five courses or 15 credits. The certificate curriculum is designed with current industry practices as well as the future of computing in mind, covering topics including big data and web intelligence as well as advanced machine learning.

Certificate Courses

The certificate requires the completion of the following five courses. Students without adequate programming background are required to take CSC 503 Java Programming, which will count toward one of the required courses:

CSC 680 Artificial Intelligence
CSC 631 Computer Vision
CSC 643 Big Data and Web Intelligence
CSC 685 Advanced Machine Learning
CSC 621 Database Systems

Build Your Specialized Master's Degree with Stacking Certificates

The artificial intelligence certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the Computer Science M.S. from Saint Joseph's. To earn your computer science master's degree, you can stack the artificial intelligence certificate with our five-course software development certificate. Once you complete both certificates, you will be awarded a Master of Science in computer science.

Whether you enroll in the certificate on its own or stack it as part of a Computer Science M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

What Can I Do with a Web and Database Technologies Certificate?

With a certificate in artificial intelligence from Saint Joseph’s University, you will be prepared to take the next step in your computer science career. Graduates of the program go on to roles such as:

Artificial intelligence researcher
UX specialist
Data analyst
Natural language processor

How Will Saint Joseph's University Help Me Advance My Career?

The artificial intelligence certificate program at Saint Joseph’s prepares students to be precise thinkers with the intellectual preparation they need to apply what they have learned and continue to be lifelong learners. In the program, you will hone your skills, learn from top faculty experts and obtain real-world experience and specialized skills for a successful career. The certificate curriculum is focused on a specific field of study, providing you the opportunity to take a deep dive into an area that interests you and further your career.

Graduates of the artificial intelligence certificate are critical thinkers solving complex problems and implementing solutions in an appropriate computational environment. You will apply the knowledge you gain to real-world problems in computer science roles. Your coursework will help prepare you for a range of career paths by instilling the values of careful, precise thinking and the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems encountered when constructing solutions in computer science and related fields. Pursuing a computer science degree at Saint Joseph's gives you the added benefit of being in Philadelphia, one of the major corporate centers in the U.S. and headquarters for more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies.

Course Catalog Information

At-a-Glance

Length	Average part-time: 2 - 4 semesters, or 6 - 12 months. The artificial intelligence certificate is self-paced so you can take as many courses in a semester that make sense with your schedule and goals.
Credits	15 credits or 5 courses
Start Terms	Rolling admission; Fall
Format	On-campus
Tuition for 2022-2023	$1,011 per credit hour. Learn more about our tuition & fees.
Stack this Certificate into a Master’s Program	The credits of the artificial intelligence certificate can be applied towards the Computer Science MS
Potential Career Paths	The artificial intelligence certificate helps prepare graduates for jobs such as: Artificial intelligence researcher UX specialist Data analyst Natural language processor
Admission Requirements	Students without adequate programming background are required to take CSC 503 Java Programming, which will count toward one of the required courses of the certificate.
Application Information	The GMAT is not required for certificates. To learn more about the admission process and required materials, Graduate Admission can provide more information and answer any questions.
Financial Aid	Scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and other types of financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Our Office of Financial Aid can help you understand your options.
Discount Eligibility	Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. *note - discounts cannot be combined.
Veterans	Saint Joseph's is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

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Computer Science MS

With a computer science master’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University, you will have the skills and experience needed to adapt and evolve in complex technological environments in any industry.

Web and Database Technologies Certificate

The web and database technologies certificate from Saint Joseph’s University is offered for students looking to gain a specialty for their resume. This certificate is completed in 15 credits and can be stacked into the Computer Science M.S.

Software Development Certificate

With a certificate in software development from Saint Joseph’s University, you will grow your knowledge with a certificate to add to your resume. You can also decide to continue on to earn your Master of Science in computer science by adding an additional certificate in web and database technologies or artificial intelligence, depending on your interests and career goals. This certificate is completed in five courses or 15 credits.