Anindya Paul, Department Chairperson, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu
Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu
Embedded AI Pathways
The Artificial Intelligence Awareness certificate is embedded within multiple Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degree programs, enabling students to earn the certificate while completing coursework in their chosen program of study.
Program Overview
Mission:
The Artificial Intelligence Awareness Certificate provides students with foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, tools, and ethical considerations to support participation in an AI-enabled workforce. The program prepares students to analyze AI-enabled systems, support users, and engage in continuous professional development across multiple disciplines.
Description:
The Artificial Intelligence Awareness Certificate introduces students to essential concepts, tools, and practices related to artificial intelligence. The curriculum emphasizes how AI is applied, evaluated, and supported in real-world settings.
Students explore:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications
- AI chatbots and automation
- The AI project lifecycle
- Basic data manipulation
- Systems analysis
- Ethical considerations in AI
- User support and communication
Through competency-based learning experiences, students develop technical proficiency, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and transferable employability skills that support the responsible use of artificial intelligence across academic, professional, and workforce settings.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Analyze information systems requirements.
- Design and evaluate technology solutions.
- Apply systems analysis skills to workplace objectives.
- Provide effective user and customer support.
- Demonstrate professional communication and workplace ethics.
- Engage in continuous professional development.
- Adapt to emerging technologies and industry trends.
Financial Aid
The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available, see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information, see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
9 Credits
| CAI1320 | AI Application & Prompt Engineering | 3.00 |
| GEB2430 | AI, Business, Ethics, and Social Responsibility | 3.00 |
| AI Application Elective | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9.00 |
AI Application Electives
Choose one:
| CAI2010 | Introduction to AI and Machine Learning with Python Programming | 3.00 |
| ENC1603 | AI Literacies | 3.00 |
| GEB1432 | Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business | 3.00 |
| HSC2031 | Artificial Intelligence Applications in Healthcare | 3.00 |
| PLA2872 | Artificial Intelligence and the Law | 3.00 |
| PGY1840 | AI Photography: Image Systems and Expression | 3.00 |