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Please note that this major is not available for enrollment until Fall 2027
About the Major
Explore the applied, organizational, and ethical dimensions of AI through a flexible interdisciplinary track, learning to use, evaluate, govern, and build with AI as a professional tool while thinking critically and communicating effectively about its impact across disciplinary and professional boundaries.
Required Courses
- Mathematics (9 hours)
- Calculus I, Statistics, Applied Linear Algebra
- AI Core (18 hours)
- Electives (9 hours)
- Capstone (3 hours)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of AI Design and Practice are prepared for roles most CS or AI engineering programs don't train for: AI strategist, governance and compliance analyst, implementation specialist, business or policy analyst, product manager, consultant, and organizational change lead — across business, healthcare, government, communication, education, and the arts.
Demand is surging. A 2026 PwC analysis found AI-skilled job postings growing roughly 8x faster than the overall market, with a 62% average wage premium. LinkedIn's 2025 Workforce Report found U.S. postings requiring AI literacy grew 70% year over year.
As an AI Design and Practice major, you're entering one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country.
Schedule an Exploration Appointment
Do you need assistance understanding if a major in AI Design and Practice is right for you? We're here to help!
- Email us at CCC-OAS@Vanderbilt.edu to answer questions or schedule an appointment!