This certificate is an excellent complement to any major such as computer science, business, healthcare or communication.The certificate can be tailored to align with specific career goals and interdisciplinary interests through an expanding list of non-philosophy electives, such as professional writing.

Employers across STEM industries increasingly seek graduates with strong, non-technical skills like systems thinking and ethical reasoning, especially for roles involving AI applications where ethical considerations of AI are crucial.

The program enhances critical thinking and analytical skills, equipping students to evaluate and address the complex, ethical challenges posed by AI. Graduates will be prepared to promote responsible innovation and contribute to the creation of thoughtful policies in the fast-evolving tech industry.

Students will explore how AI intersects with key philosophical areas like meta-ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. Through this, they will gain a deeper understanding of how AI challenges traditional ideas about cognition, agency, justice, and moral responsibility.

The growing importance of AI ethics draws students who are passionate about understanding its influence on both professional and personal levels and want to make valuable contributions to AI technologies' responsible and sustainable growth. This field offers a unique opportunity to explore how AI shapes society, affecting everything from workplace practices to individual lives.