Earn an AI Bachelor’s Degree via the AI+X Pathway
Turn Your Associate Degree into an AI-Powered Career
Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry, creating exciting new career opportunities for professionals who can combine domain expertise with AI skills.
The AI+X Pathway at Grand Valley State University's College of Computing is designed for students who have earned an associate degree in any discipline, such as healthcare, business, education, technology, social sciences, communications, or another field, and want to build on their existing knowledge while gaining expertise in AI. It is a 2+2 pathway to earn a bachelor's degree in AI from GVSU after completing an associate degree in any field.
Learn More Through a Quick Video
Why Choose GVSU?
Available fully online
Transfer your completed associate degree
Designed specifically for community college graduates
Earn digital badges and credentials along the way
Complete your bachelor’s degree with approximately 58 credits from a senior institution
Curriculum
This pathway is designed for community college transfer students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence at GVSU. Students may transfer eligible coursework from a community college and complete remaining degree requirements at GVSU.
Credit Summary
Transfer from Community College
Credit Taken at GVSU: 58 credits
Total credits required for degree: 120 credits
I. BS Core Courses
A. Computing Courses
14–17 credits
Courses taken at GVSU:
- AI 201 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, 3 credits
- AI 411 – AI Ethics and Bias, 3 credits
- AI 495 – Artificial Intelligence Senior Project, 3 credits
Satisfied by community college coursework:
- Computing coursework, 3 credits
- Computing coursework, 5 credits
B. Non-Computing Courses
19–20 credits
Satisfied as part of the Michigan Transfer Agreement:
- MTA coursework, 3 credits
- MTA coursework, 5 credits
- MTA coursework, 3 credits
- MTA coursework, 3 credits
- MTA coursework, 3 credits
Course taken at GVSU:
- WRT 350 – Business Communication, 3 credits
II. Required Emphasis: Human-Centered Applied AI
Required Computing Courses
36–37 credits
Courses taken at GVSU:
- AI 102 – AI: Climate and Environment, 3 credits
- AI 402 – Generative Artificial Intelligence, 3 credits
- AI 488 – Introduction to AI and Healthcare, 3 credits
- CIS 160 – Learn to Code in Python, 3 credits OR CIS 162 – Computer Science I, 4 credits
- CIS 320 – Visualization of Data and Information, 3 credits
- CIS 331 – Data Analysis Tools and Techniques, 3 credits OR CIS 335 – Data Mining, 3 credits
- CIS 360 – Information Management and Science, 3 credits
- CYB 420 – Trustworthy AI, 3 credits
- HCC 201 – Introduction to Human Centered Computing, 3 credits
- HCC 431 – Human AI Interaction, 3 credits
Satisfied by community college coursework:
- Computing coursework, 3 credits
- Computing coursework, 3 credits
BS Elective Courses
12 credits
Satisfied by community college coursework through the student’s AI+X area.
Michigan Transfer Agreement
13 credits
Satisfied as part of the Michigan Transfer Agreement. Seventeen additional MTA credits are already counted in the BS Core non-computing requirements.
Additional Degree Requirements
6 credits
Satisfied by community college coursework.
Important Notes
Students may need to complete additional requirements depending on transfer credit evaluation.
70% growth in U.S. job postings requiring AI skills in just one year.
Average AI-related salaries exceed $130,000 nationally
Ready to Get Started?
1
2
3
4
5
Interest Form
Submit the Student Interest Form.
Apply to GVSU
Apply to GVSU as a transfer undergraduate student. How to apply
Submit Transcript
Must be sent directly by your previous institution to [email protected]
Academic Advisor
Schedule an Advising Appointment with an advisor
Start Building
Start building your future in Artificial Intelligence
What you need to know
Build on What You Already Know
This pathway is designed for students who have completed an associate degree and want to expand their career opportunities through AI. Your associate degree and professional interests become the foundation for your AI education.
Apply AI to Your Field
Learn how AI can enhance industries such as:
● Business
● Healthcare
● Education
● Criminal Justice
● Communications
● Social Sciences
● Liberal Arts
● Information Technology
● Computer Science
● Cybersecurity
● Software Engineering
● Engineering Technology
● Mathematics
● Natural Sciences
● And many more
No prior AI experience or computing background is required. Develop In-Demand Skills
Gain practical experience in:
● Machine Learning
● Generative AI
● Data Analytics
● Intelligent Automation
● Human-Centered AI
● Trustworthy and Ethical AI
● AI Leadership and Management
● Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
● Strategic AI
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
● AI Business Analyst
● Data Analyst
● AI Project Manager
● AI Product Manager
● Healthcare Technology Specialist
● AI Solutions Consultant
● Business Intelligence Analyst
● Digital Transformation Specialist
● AI User Interface (UI) Designer
● Educational Technology Specialist
● AI Product Analyst
● Human-AI Interaction Specialist
● AI Innovation Coordinator
● AI Risk Analyst
● AI Business Analyst
● AI Transformation Specialist
● AI Change Management Consultant
Because AI skills are applicable across industries, graduates can pursue opportunities within their current field or explore entirely new career paths.
Full-Time Students
● Complete your degree in approximately two years while earning valuable badges and credentials throughout the program.
Part-Time Students
● Enjoy a flexible pathway that fits your schedule while progressing toward your degree.
Every student receives a personalized degree plan based on previous coursework and transfer credits.
To be eligible for the AI+X Pathway, students must:
● Earn an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution
● Meet GVSU transfer admission requirements
● Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Do I need previous computing or AI experience?
No. The program is designed to welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds.
Can I transfer with an associate degree in any field?
Yes. The AI+X pathway is designed for students who have earned an associate degree in any discipline.
Can I complete the degree online?
Yes. The program can be completed fully online.
How can AI enhance my current field?
AI is becoming a foundational skill across every profession. Whether your background is in business, healthcare, education, communications, public service, or another discipline, AI can help you improve decision-making, automate workflows, analyze data, and drive innovation within your field.