Principles of Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Ethics Graduate Certificate
Ready to lead in the future of work? The Principles of Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Ethics Graduate Certificate at Southern Utah University is built for working professionals who want to master AI without learning how to code. This 100% online program helps you use generative AI tools safely and smart. You will learn to write great prompts, spot AI bias, and protect privacy. Employers in business, education, and healthcare want people who can lead AI projects responsibly. Boost your resume, work faster, and advance your career with Utah’s first humanities-based AI credential.
College: Humanities & Social Sciences
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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This graduate certificate program may be completed independently and does not require enrollment in or completion of any degree program to be awarded.
Why Choose the SUU Principles of AI Literacy and Ethics Certificate?
This is the first graduate-level, humanities-based AI credential Utah. This certificate goes beyond tool proficiency to address the ethical, cultural, and strategic questions surrounding AI that professionals across every sector are grappling with. The curriculum emphasizes critical evaluation, ethical decision-making, and human-centered applications rather than programming or engineering. Its fully online format is built for working professionals, and the humanities-based approach is unique within Utah's higher education landscape. As employers increasingly prioritize AI literacy in hiring and promotion decisions, this credential equips participants to engage with AI thoughtfully and strategically in whatever field they serve.
Career Opportunities
This certificate is designed to advance the careers of professionals in many fields including education, healthcare, business, government, the arts, and beyond. It is especially relevant for those in or moving toward positions where understanding AI’s capabilities and implications is becoming a core competency.
Courses
- AILE 6030 - Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Literacy - 3 Credits
- AILE 6031 - Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Ethics - 3 Credits
- AILE 6032 - Advanced Topics in AI Literacy and Ethics - 3 Credits