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AI Literacy Certificate

The AI Literacy Certificate is new to undergraduates as of fall 2025! This certificate equips students with the knowledge and awareness needed to navigate and contribute thoughtfully to an AI-driven world and job market.

What you will learn

Designed for students from all disciplines, this certificate offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundational concepts, techniques, and real-world applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students will explore key algorithms and methodologies that power modern AI systems, gaining insight into how machines learn, perceive, and make decisions. Through case studies and interactive assignments, learners will also critically examine the ethical challenges and societal impacts of AI, including issues related to bias, privacy, transparency, and accountability.

 

Enroll anytime!

  1. Complete the Enrollment Form.
  2. We'll add the Certificate to your curriculum in Banner and notify your academic advisor.
  3. Complete 12 credit hours from the approved course list, and we will keep track of your progress in DegreeWorks.

 

After you have completed all 12 credit hours

You should use the graduation application in Self Service Carolina to submit your certificate information:

  1. Log into Self Service Carolina

  2. Click the Student tab

  3. Click Graduation

  4. Click Apply to Graduate

  5. Select Undergraduate Certificate from your list and click Continue.
    💡NOTE: If you completed more than one Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate, you must submit the graduation application for each certificate.  

  6. The application will ask you to confirm your graduation date, name, and address.

If you cannot select Undergraduate Certificate in Self Service Carolina because it is not listed, you must fill out the Current Term Candidacy Exception Request Form (AS-129E).

Enter the name of your undergraduate certificate in the field that asks, “With what degree are you attempting to apply to graduate?*” And submit the AS-129E again if you have completed more than one certificate.

 

Requirements

Successfully completing 4 courses (12 credit hours) is generally all you need to do to earn a certificate - in addition to the following requirements:

  • You must complete your certificate before or by the time you graduate.
  • You must maintain a 1.99 GPA.
  • Two of the four courses must be taken at the USC Columbia campus.
  • All four courses must be earned with a grade of C or better.

 

Have questions?
Email garnet@sc.edu or check out the FAQs on our main page.

 

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