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- Washburn University is launching a new AI literacy certificate program that is open to the public.
- The program consists of three courses covering the fundamentals, methods and ethics of AI.
- A Hanover Research study shows the growing demand for AI skills in the job market.
- The program aims to develop critical thinking skills in students to navigate the social meaning of AI.
With the rise of artificial intelligence, Washburn University is launching a new certificate program that is open to the public for AI literacy.
“This is an introduction to learning the AI techniques needed in the job market and the basics,” says George Frazier, an assistant professor of computer science.
The certificate program requires three courses. Basics: Machine, mind, society. AI methods: From concepts to applications. and AI Ethics.
The first required courses on fundamentals will be available this fall and students will now be able to register.
How AI was applied on university campuses like Washburn
As AI is becoming more popular in the academic field, more programs are being targeted as educational tools.
One example is how Washburn Alum France Hoang, co-founder and CEO of Boodleai, partners with Washburn and other universities to allow students and professors to access AI tools.
Frazier said that AI can use powerful educational tools, but if not used properly it can be a hindrance.
“You have a personalized AI tutor who can change your learning on a global level,” Frazier said. “But when you come to college, you need to learn things through reading. You need to learn to do things like mathematics. In our field of learning how to program, those tools can be a hindrance, as they become like crutches that you can return to.”
Why is AI literacy important?
Nan Sang, professor and chairman of the Department of Computer and Information Science, said Hanover's research conducted Washburn's research to determine the need for AI research at the university level.
The study states that those who gain an educational background with AI will spend better time in the job market due to increased demand. These findings backing up this theory of the need for AI education were witnessed in the program proposal.
Frazier said the application of literacy programs is broad, even for students who just want to get their feet up in the job market, and even legislators interested in getting a better understanding of AI before passing regulations.
“We are faced with a situation where we know that potential regulators don't know anything about it,” Fraser said. “It's a big conversation that's happening at the national level right now.”
Sun said this provides opportunities for better educated groups who can better participate in multiple aspects of life with an informed view.
“They will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to assess the social and ethical implications of AI,” Sun said in writing. “This program will help foster informed and thoughtful citizens who are ready to tackle the deep questions that AI raises about truth, trust, agency, work and the future of society.”
