Artificial Intelligence Minor
Build In-Demand AI Skills with a Career-Focused Degree Supplement
The Artificial Intelligence minor at the University of Wisconsin–Superior is an interdisciplinary program offered online and on campus that prepares students with in-demand AI skills. Designed as a flexible artificial intelligence degree supplement, this minor combines mathematics, data science, machine learning, and applied AI to prepare students for today’s technology-driven careers.
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What You’ll Learn
The AI minor curriculum blends foundational theory with applied learning, giving students a clear understanding of how artificial intelligence systems are built, trained, evaluated, and deployed.
Coursework includes:
- Data preparation, cleaning, and visualization using Python and industry-standard libraries
- Supervised and unsupervised machine learning, including model training, evaluation, and interpretation
- Key AI concepts such as search algorithms, constraint satisfaction, knowledge representation, and reasoning
- Applied artificial intelligence topics, including natural language processing, sentiment analysis, computer vision, and recommender systems
- Modern AI technologies, such as neural networks, large language models, and generative AI
- Real-world deployment, including AI applications in embedded and resource-constrained systems
Why Choose an Artificial Intelligence Minor at UW–Superior?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations analyze data, automate processes, and make decisions. The AI minor at UW-Superior is designed to help you understand not only how AI systems work, but how they can be used responsibly and effectively across industries. It is an ideal choice to compliment your primary field of study and build career-ready skills that employers are seeking.
As one of the few AI minors in Wisconsin offered within a small-campus learning environment, UW–Superior’s program emphasizes hands-on experience, ethical decision-making, and real-world application.
Statistics and calculus foundations
that support machine learning and AI modeling
Python programming for data analysis
visualization, and model development
Core machine learning techniques
including regression, classification, clustering, and dimensionality reduction
Artificial intelligence fundamentals
such as intelligent agents, problem-solving, reasoning, and planning
Ethical and interpretive considerations
including bias, transparency, and responsible AI use
Work with real industry datasets and tools
reinforcing practical, career-relevant skills.
Advanced and Applied Artificial Intelligence Topics
Through elective coursework, students can tailor the AI minor to their interests by exploring modern artificial intelligence applications. Topics may include:
- Generative AI and large language models
- Computer vision and image analysis
- Natural language processing and recommender systems
- AI in embedded systems and edge computing
These courses allow students to connect artificial intelligence theory to hands-on implementation.
Career Value of an Artificial Intelligence Minor
Employers in nearly all fields increasingly seek graduates who understand how artificial intelligence influences decision-making, automation, and data-driven strategy. An Artificial Intelligence minor from UW-Superior helps students develop:
- Adaptability in fast-changing professional environments
- Technical literacy in AI and machine learning
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Ethical awareness related to emerging technologies
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