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AI & Society Undergraduate Minor

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This AI-generated image highlights innovative possibilities. At the College of Information Science, where we focus on the intersection of people, information and technology, you'll learn how to harness AI ethically and responsibly while ensuring human creativity and insight remain at the forefront.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Society Minor provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the ethical, sociocultural and critical issues surrounding the use of artificial intelligence.

Students in this minor will gain hands-on experience on how AI impacts society, addressing topics such as algorithmic bias, privacy, surveillance and the future of work.

This 18-unit minor is available on main campus and online.

Declaration Process

Current University of Arizona students, please declare your College of Information Science minor here:

Declare My Minor

Requirements

  • Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 average in minor coursework to complete the minor.
  • Students are allowed to use up to 2 courses (typically, 6 units) between a major and minor program with departmental approval.

Learn more about University of Arizona undergraduate minor requirements.

Courses

View or Download the Fillable Minor Checklist (PDF)

18 units are required for the minor. Some courses below have prerequisites; view the minor checklist linked above for individual course prerequisites.