Penn State College of IST to Offer New Artificial Intelligence Major in Fall 2025

Penn State University's College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) has announced it will offer a new undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Methods and Applications (AIMA) , beginning in the fall of 2025. According to Penn State's College of IST administration, the program aims to equip students with the skills to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and ethically.

“As AI increasingly becomes an important driver of the global economy, demand is high for well-trained professionals who have both the technical and interpersonal skills to lead in this new era of innovation,” said Andrea Tapia, dean of the College of IST, in a media release. “The AIMA degree will prepare students to navigate challenges and opportunities in the age of AI.”

“The College of IST is excited to announce this degree program to current and prospective students,” said Lisa Lenze, associate dean for undergraduate studies, in the release. “With this major, Penn State joins the ranks of institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT in offering a Bachelor of Science degree specifically in artificial intelligence.”

The Nittany AI Alliance and the Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence, affiliated with the College of IST, support this new program offering. Nearly half of IST faculty members are already involved in AI-related research within their respective fields of study.

New and current students can enroll in the AIMA degree program for the fall 2025 semester. For more information, students can consult with their advisors or visit the AIMA webpage.