The BS in Artificial Intelligence (AI) program under the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Kean University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of AI concepts and techniques. This program offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of AI. The curriculum includes coursework in machine learning, neural networks, data science, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, smart systems and devices, human-centered AI design, and trustworthy and responsible AI, ensuring students are well-equipped to tackle complex AI problems and innovate in various industries.
General Education 33
Foundations Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: Requires a grade of "C" or higher.
Students who do not qualify on the placement test to take MATH 1054, must take MATH 1000 first (In this case, MATH 1000 will fulfill Free Electives). Students eligible to take MATH 2415 based on their placement test may take that course in place of MATH 1054 (In this case, MATH 2415 will fulfill GE Foundation Requirements and the student may take an additional 3 credits in Free Electives to total 120 S.H.).
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 20
Humanities 9
ENG 2403: GE Distribution course required of all students.
Select Two GE Approved course from two areas below:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Sciences 9
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: GE Distribution course required of all students.
Select Two GE Approved course from two areas below:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or ES 1010 World Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 8
| CPS 1231 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | 4 |
CPS 1231: Students who have had prior programming experience may enter CPS 2231 directly with approval of the Departmental Advisory Committee (In this case, CPS 2231 will fulfill GE Science and Mathematics Distribution and the student may take another 4 credits in Major Electives to total 120 S.H.).
Select one Lab Science course from below:
A 2-semester Lab Science sequence, with 4 credits in GE Science and Mathematics Distribution and 4 credits in Additional Requirements, Both Lab Science courses must be from the same department (BIO, CHEM, or PHYS).
Additional Required Courses 29-32
Additional Requirements 29-32
Additional required courses requires a grade of C or higher.
| Lab Science II: (BIO 1400, CHEM 1084 or PHYS 2092, PHYS 2196) | 4 |
| ENG 3091 | TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 |
| MATH 2110 | DISCRETE STRUCTURES | 3 |
| MATH 2415 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MATH 2526 | APPLIED STATISTICS I | 3 |
| MATH 2995 | MATRIX & LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 |
| MATH 2416, MATH 3526, MATH 3700, MATH 3710 or MATH 3790 | 3/4 |
| Math or Science (2000-4000 level only for Math) | 3/4 |
| Math or Science (2000-4000 level only for Math) | 3/4 |
Lab Science I & II: A two semester Lab Science sequence, with 4 credits in GE Science and Mathematics Distribution and 4 credits in Additional Requirements. Both Lab Science courses must be from the same department (BIO, CHEM or PHYS).
MATH 2415: Students who do not qualify on the placement test to take MATH 1054, must take MATH 1000 first (in this case, MATH 1000 will fulfill Free Electives). Students eligible to take MATH 2415, based on their placement test, may take that course in place of MATH 1054 (In this case, MATH 2415 will fulfill GE Foundation Requirements and the student may take an additional 3 credits in Free Electives to total 120 S.H.
Academic Major 47
All major courses, additional requirements and concentration courses, including the capstone, require a grade of C or higher.
Major Core Requirements 14
CPS 2231: Students who had prior programming experience may enter
CPS 2231 directly with approval of the Departmental Advisory Committee ( In this case,
CPS 2231 will fulfill GE Science and Mathematics Distribution and the student may take another 4 credits in Major Electives to total 120 S.H.).
Major Concentration 18
Major Electives 12
12 credits in Computer Science with approval of departmental advisor. All Major Electives requires a grade of C or higher.
| CPS 2390 | COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| OR | |
| CPS (3000 or 4000 Level Course) | 3 |
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| CPS (3000 or 4000 Level Course) | 3 |
| CPS (3000, 4000 , or 5000 Level Course) | 3 |
| CPS (3000, 4000 , or 5000 Level Course) | 3 |
With Approval of the Graduate Program Coordinator, undergraduate students may take up to two CPS 5000 level graduate courses as Major Electives. (Note: for any graduate course to be credited towards the graduate program, students must take additional credits in Major or Free Electives to total 120 S.H.).
Major Capstone 3
CPS 4951 or CPS 4961: Requires a grade of C or higher.
Free Electives 8-11
(50% of free electives must be taken at the 3000-4000 level)
ID 1400 (Recommended)
CPS 1996 Research Initiative for Freshman (Optional): Students can take 1 credit which may fulfill Free Electives requirement with approval of the Departmental Advisory Committee. CPS 1996 is recommended to be taken in the second semester of the freshman year.
CPS 2010 Career Education (Recommended)
CPS 3291, CPS 3292 or CPS 3293 Career Internship in Computer Science (Recommended) - Maximum of 6 credits for CPS 3291, CPS 3292 or CPS 3293 Career Internship in Computer Science which are internship courses acceptable for use in Free Electives managed by Career Services. Students interested should contact Career Services.