ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Develop AI technology for an evolving workforce
Want to build tools in an emerging field and gain a deep knowledge and understanding of how AI really works? The pathway to an artificial intelligence degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater provides you with the skills you’ll need on how to prepare for a career in AI.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to manufacturing. At UW-Whitewater, you’ll learn how to construct the platforms that contribute meaningfully to society. Courses in software engineering, machine learning, natural language processing and large language modeling, and data mining will help you build the technical skills that artificial intelligence companies crave. You'll also learn ethics, psychology, and interpersonal skills, giving you more tools to create AI solutions that help people and advance your career, too.
Our AI degree program is interdisciplinary — you’ll learn from campus experts in mathematics, computer science, information technology, psychology, and more — to provide you with a well-rounded college experience.
Artificial intelligence jobs
Jobs in AI and computer-related fields are among the fastest-growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 350,000 annual openings in related fields with a median salary of more than $125,000. In Wisconsin, AI-related positions are growing rapidly, and there are significant labor supply deficits in tech jobs. Samples of growing AI-related fields include:
- Data scientists (34% anticipated growth, 2024-34)
- Information security analysts (29%)
- Computer and information research scientists (20%)
- Software developers, quality assurance analysts, testers (15%)
Why study artificial intelligence at UW-Whitewater?
A burgeoning technology
AI is changing the world. With a surge in job postings and the expansion of generative AI tools, professionals with AI expertise are in high demand. The field offers high-paying careers and enables graduates to tackle global challenges and shape innovative technologies by entering high-demand fields like AI engineering, machine learning development, and data science, or by launching their own AI-driven ventures.
Interdisciplinary programs
UW-Whitewater’s artificial intelligence program stands out for its deeply interdisciplinary design — AI majors will learn a multitude of skills working with faculty and fellow students in the College of Letters and Sciences. It integrates ethical, psychological, and technical perspectives, preparing graduates for holistic, real-world problem solving.
The program is led by the AI and software development specialists in computer science and is supported by expert faculty across multiple departments. It also aligns with the university’s strategic commitment to high-impact practices, workforce development, and innovation.
Classes for multiple majors
It is very common for college students to change their major at least once during their academic careers. Thanks to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, students in the AI major are in a great starting place — they take several introductory courses that are required across multiple other majors, including computer science, mathematics, psychology and more.
A leader in AI
UW-Whitewater has worked to supply faculty and staff with resources — both instructional and non-instructional — to increase efficiency using generative AI. Whether you’re in a classroom or working as a student employee with one of our campus departments, AI is embedded into the daily operations of the university.
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What our Artificial Intelligence students do
Learn from experienced faculty across multiple disciplines
Develop AI technologies both individually and in groups
Build interpersonal skills in classes and internships
Hands-on learning experiences
UW-Whitewater AI majors learn by doing, participating in collaborative projects, upper-level capstone courses, and applied assignments as part of their coursework.
Internships
While not required, AI majors are encouraged to pursue internships in AI or a related field. Some internships are paid, and some may count toward major requirements. Internships often lead to full-time job offers after graduation.
Undergraduate research
A hallmark of a UW-Whitewater education, undergraduate research involves working with one or more faculty members to support research projects and build critical skills like communication, critical thinking, and problem solving. Like many academic programs in the College of Letters and Sciences — including the AI major — undergraduate research often crosses into other disciplines.
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Campus and community involvement
Students in the AI major connect with other students pursuing technology careers through several student organizations.
Association for Computing Machinery: Make connections and get access to exclusive events and resources as a part of this group of students with mutual interest in — and passion for — computer science.
Game and Media Entertainment Developers (GAMED): Develop skills and practices for making games and other interactive media. Members include programmers, visual artists, game designers, writers, composers, and audio designers.
ISACA: Looking to develop skills in areas like IT auditing, cybersecurity, and data privacy? UW-Whitewater’s ISACA chapter — which played a key role in securing a visit from White House staff members — collaborates in workshops, case studies, and group projects to address challenges in the field of information systems.
Robotics Club: Enjoy hands-on experiences both in competition and for fun, and connect with other students and potential employers in the field of robotics.
Spaces and places: On and off campus
UW-Whitewater AI students have access to an on-campus GPU server to build their AI programming skills, train machine learning models, and create cutting-edge custom AI solutions for practical problems. Our AI students use the GPU server alongside their professors to explore new ways of making AI faster, safer, and more useful.
What our graduates do
AI engineers, product managers, and consultants
Software developers and data scientists
Machine learning and computer vision engineers
Careers: What can you do with an AI degree?
While the AI major is new to UW-Whitewater as of 2026, university graduates in related fields — including computer science — have been hired by the following companies in recent years:
- Acuity (Sheboygan, WI)
- Epic Systems (Verona, WI)
- Northwestern Mutual (Milwaukee, WI)
- Rockwell Automation (Milwaukee, WI)
- Uline (Pleasant Prairie, WI)
- West Bend Mutual Insurance (West Bend, WI)
Our graduates can also pursue advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence and related fields. Options to further your education at UW-Whitewater include:
- Online Master of Business Administration
- Online Master of Science in Computer Science
- Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity
- Online Master of Science in Data Analytics
- Online Master of Science in Finance
- Online Master of Science in Instructional Design and Learning Technology
- Online Master of Science in Marketing
Our Artificial Intelligence faculty
Faculty from Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology, and Philosophy contribute cross-disciplinary expertise to the program. Their strengths include AI ethics, cognitive psychology, machine learning, data science, and algorithm development. The program’s collaborative design draws on these diverse academic passions to provide a rich, integrative learning environment.
Want to learn more about earning an AI degree at UW-Whitewater?
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UW-Whitewater offers the following Artificial Intelligence undergraduate options:
- 4 year plan coming soon
Minor:
Emphases:
- Bachelor of Science — Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Emphasis
- Bachelor of Arts — Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Emphasis
- Bachelor of Business Administration — Business Analytics with Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence Emphasis
- Bachelor of Business Administration — Marketing with Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence Emphasis
Certificate:
In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, AI courses include foundational and advanced courses, such as:
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing and Large Language Modeling
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Big Data and Data Mining
- Deep Learning
- Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Electives include Learning and Conditioning; Cognitive Psychology; Distributed Machine Learning; Machine Learning for Cybersecurity; Reinforcement Learning; Big Data Methods for Business; Text Mining and Generative AI.
To apply to UW-Whitewater, you’ll complete the standard application for admission and indicate your interest in an artificial intelligence major.
