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AI and Responsible Communication BS

University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Deepfakes. Chatbots. Search engines. Voice assistants. Every day, AI is changing the ways that we communicate with each other (and, increasingly, how we communicate with computers). Now, you can be at the forefront of using AI and communication to help society. Whether you want to create AI-driven content, improve media literacy for vulnerable populations or develop more effective AI prompts, this unique major lets you prepare for some of the most exciting-and meaningful-careers.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196088
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196088_321d57a1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Criteria

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    Major Requirements

    0 items

      Math Core (4 credits)

      7 items
      1. MTH 114LEC
        Precalculus
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. Or one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MTH 113LEC
        Precalculus without Trigonometry
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. MTH 116LEC
        Precalculus for Engineering and Applied Sciences
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. MTH 121LR
        Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      6. MTH 131LR
        Mathematical Analysis for Management
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      7. MTH 141LR
        College Calculus I
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      AI and Society Core (15 credits)

      Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following AI & Society Electives: · 7 items
      1. AI 101LEC
        AI & Society
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. AI 111LEC
        AI & Ethics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. AI 211LEC
        Technological Disruption and Diffusion
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. AI 325LEC
        AI & The Information Environment
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. Choose one of the following AI & Society Electives:
        Not resolved to a course
      6. AI 321LEC
        AI & Policy
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. AI 323LEC
        AI and Social Structures
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      AI and Technology Core (16 credits)

      4 items
      1. AI 102LR
        Introduction to Computational Fundamentals: Programming, Machines, and Constructing Knowledge
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. AI 104LR
        Introduction to Computational Expression
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. AI 220LR
        Applied Linear Algebra and Probability for AI
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. AI 320LR
        Computation for AI and the Social Sciences
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      AI and Responsible Communication Core (36 credits)

      Choose 2 of the following · Choose two of the following integrative courses (6 credits): · 16 items
      1. COM 101LEC
        Principles of Communication
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. COM 217LEC
        Communication in Organizations
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. COM 225LEC
        Interpersonal Communication
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. COM 240LEC
        Introduction to Mass Communication
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. COM 337LEC
        Communication Theory
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. Choose two of the following integrative courses (6 credits):
        Not resolved to a course
      7. COM 360LEC
        Social Network Analysis
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. COM 458SEM
        Artificial Intelligence as a Medium and Communicator
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      9. COM 250LEC
        Media Literacy in the Age of AI
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. Choose one of the following research methods courses (3 credits):
        Not resolved to a course
      11. COM 205LEC
        Research Methods
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. PSC 200LEC
        Empirical Political Science
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. PSY 350LEC
        Scientific Inquiry in Psychology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      14. SOC 293LEC
        Social Research Methods
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      15. SSC 213LEC
        Social Research Methods
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      16. Select four 300-400 level Communication electives
        Not resolved to a course
        12

      AI and Society Capstone (3 credits)

      1 item
      1. AI 494LR
        AI and Society Capstone
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Additional Degree Requirements Include

      2 items
      1. Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
        Not resolved to a course

      Academic Requirements

      0 items

        Curricular Plan

        39 items
        1. UB Seminar
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. COM 101LEC
          Principles of Communication
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. MTH 114LEC
          Precalculus
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        4. ENG 105LEC
          Writing and Rhetoric
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        5. AI 101
          Not resolved to a course
        6. AI 102LR
          Introduction to Computational Fundamentals: Programming, Machines, and Constructing Knowledge
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        7. COM 217LEC
          Communication in Organizations
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        8. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        9. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        10. AI 111LEC
          AI & Ethics
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        11. AI 104LR
          Introduction to Computational Expression
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        12. COM 240LEC
          Introduction to Mass Communication
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        13. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        14. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        15. AI 211LEC
          Technological Disruption and Diffusion
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        16. COM 225LEC
          Interpersonal Communication
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        17. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        18. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        19. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        20. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        21. AI 220LR
          Applied Linear Algebra and Probability for AI
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        22. AI 325LEC
          AI & The Information Environment
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        23. COM 250LEC
          Media Literacy in the Age of AI
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        24. COM 337LEC
          Communication Theory
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        25. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        26. AI 320LR
          Computation for AI and the Social Sciences
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        27. COM 205LEC
          Research Methods
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        28. COM Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        29. Communication Literacy 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        30. AI & Society Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        31. COM 458SEM
          Artificial Intelligence as a Medium and Communicator
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        32. COM Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        33. COM Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        34. UBC 399MNT
          UB Curriculum Capstone
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        35. AI 494LR
          AI and Society Capstone
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        36. COM Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        37. Upper Division Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        38. Upper Division Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        39. Upper Division Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          4
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