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Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Data-Driven Learning with Real-World Applications

Master the inner workings of computer technology and gain a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence and its usage in today’s world. FSC’s undergraduate Computer Science: AI and Machine Learning concentration explores the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and how it can be applied to solve challenging issues in everyday life.

Learn in the state-of-the-art Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center and collaborate with your peers through hands-on projects and lab work. This three-course concentration will develop your mathematical skills and your ability to program code and help you effectively communicate your findings. You’ll gain the range and expertise to succeed in any computer science position of your choice.

Top Reasons

High Paying Major

The field of AI and Machine Learning is rapidly expanding, so companies across all industries are hiring graduates who are experts in this field. This is one of the highest-paying majors for college graduates.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

The Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center is home to high-tech classrooms, a cyber range, an AI/Robotics research lab, a makerspace, and an esports gaming room.

Current Methodologies

As part of your curriculum, you’ll examine the fundamental models and methods used in artificial intelligence and machine learning, including regression, neural networks, learning theory, support vector machines, and recommender systems.

 

Job Opportunities

Graduates from this program go on to have highly successful careers in the industries of healthcare, finance, manufacturing, entertainment, sports, and robotics.

Potential job roles include:

  • Software Developer
  • AI Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Big Data Analyst
  • Research Scientist

 

Matthew Eicholtz, Ph.D.

Featured Faculty

Matthew Eicholtz

In the same way that machine learning enables computers to learn from experience, my goal as a teacher is to enable students to learn from experience, connecting the concepts we discuss in class to real-world applications and developing critical thinking and problem solving skills that will benefit them in their future careers.

Moc Spotlight - Santino Miozzi

Clubs And More

Join Florida Southern's Computer Science Club, a community of students who all have a passion for technology and computing. This club participates in the Association for Computational Machinery’s International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC), a global competition sponsored by IBM, that challenges the performance of today’s computer science and engineering students.

Program Details

AVAILABLE IN:

BA

BS

Minor

Admission Requirements

First-Years

All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:

Transfers

Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.

If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:

  • Official high school transcript
  • SAT and/or ACT scores

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Internationals

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Program Contact

Christian Roberson Christian Roberson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Department Chair

The Charles and Mildred Jenkins Chair in Mathematics and Computer Science

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