College of Arts and Humanities
Applied AI, BA
Bachelor’s Degree offered in Online and Blended formats.
Learn to Apply AI Across Industries
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations solve problems, communicate, create content, and make decisions. Lindenwood University’s Bachelor of Arts in Applied Artificial Intelligence prepares students to confidently integrate AI into real-world professional environments by combining technical fluency with critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical application.
Rather than focusing on software development or advanced programming, the Applied AI program emphasizes how to effectively use today’s leading AI technologies to improve workflows, analyze information, automate tasks, and create meaningful solutions across industries. Through hands-on projects, internships, and portfolio-building experiences, students graduate prepared to lead the responsible adoption of AI in business, education, communications, government, nonprofit organizations, and emerging career fields.
Why Choose an Applied AI Degree?
Artificial intelligence is becoming an essential skill across nearly every profession. Lindenwood’s Applied AI program prepares students to become confident users, evaluators, and leaders of AI technologies rather than simply consumers of them.
Students benefit from:
- Hands-on experience with today’s AI tools
- Human-centered approach to AI implementation
- Portfolio-driven coursework
- Interdisciplinary curriculum
- Strong emphasis on ethics and responsible AI
- Internship opportunities
- Flexible elective options aligned with career goals
Ethics and Responsible AI
Understanding the ethical implications of artificial intelligence is central to the program.
Students examine topics such as:
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Responsible AI Use
- Media and Technology Ethics
- Bias and Fairness
- Human Oversight
This foundation prepares graduates to use AI responsibly while considering its societal, organizational, and cultural impacts.
Learn to Apply AI Across Industries
The Applied AI curriculum emphasizes learning by doing.
Students gain experience through:
- AI-powered content creation
- Prompt engineering projects
- Workflow automation exercises
- Portfolio development
- Internship opportunities
- Real-world case studies
The program culminates in an internship that allows students to apply their AI knowledge within a professional environment while developing portfolio-ready work that demonstrates practical AI competency.
Skills You’ll Develop
Students develop practical AI fluency while learning how to evaluate, implement, and communicate AI solutions responsibly.
Coursework explores topics including:
- Prompt Engineering
- Generative Artificial Intelligence
- AI-Assisted Content Creation
- Workflow Automation
- Data Interpretation
- Information Literacy
- Human-Centered AI
- AI Ethics & Governance
Graduates leave with the ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs, recognize bias and risk, and apply AI strategically within professional settings.
Customize Your Degree
The Applied Artificial Intelligence program allows you to tailor your education by choosing an emphasis that aligns with your interests and career goals. Each emphasis combines foundational AI knowledge with specialized coursework that prepares you to apply artificial intelligence in a specific professional context.
Explore the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence while learning to evaluate AI technologies responsibly. This emphasis prepares students to navigate issues such as governance, bias, transparency, privacy, and organizational decision-making in an AI-driven world.
Learn how artificial intelligence can address complex social challenges and strengthen communities. Students explore the intersection of AI, public policy, nonprofit leadership, civic engagement, and strategic planning to create innovative, technology-driven solutions for the public good.
Develop the skills to leverage AI in communication, media, branding, and organizational messaging. This emphasis focuses on AI-assisted content creation, digital communication strategies, audience engagement, and emerging technologies that are transforming the communications profession.
No matter which emphasis you choose, you’ll graduate with practical AI experience, a portfolio of applied work, and the ability to thoughtfully integrate artificial intelligence into your chosen field.
Build Your Future with Lindenwood
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry—but organizations need professionals who understand how to use AI responsibly, strategically, and effectively.
Lindenwood’s Applied Artificial Intelligence program prepares graduates to lead that transformation by combining technical fluency with ethical leadership, creativity, and critical thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Students gain hands-on experience using generative AI technologies, prompt engineering techniques, workflow automation, and AI-assisted content creation.
Graduates may pursue careers in AI implementation, digital strategy, communications, consulting, marketing, education, public service, nonprofit leadership, project management, and other roles that increasingly rely on artificial intelligence.
Yes. Ethical decision-making is a core component of the program, helping students understand responsible AI use, bias, transparency, and the societal impact of artificial intelligence.
Computer Science focuses on designing and building software systems. Applied Artificial Intelligence focuses on using AI technologies strategically to improve decision-making, communication, creativity, and organizational performance across industries.
Dr. James Hutson
Department Head
Art History, AI, and Visual Culture
Shenika Harris, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities