Erin Nolan
Online Success Coach
Activate AI. Shape the Future.
Earn Your Graduate Certificate in AI and Everyday Impact: Applied Practices
Artificial Intelligence is no longer on the horizon—it’s already here, influencing how we work, learn, connect, and live. From personalized learning and healthcare diagnostics to hiring algorithms and financial services, AI is embedded in the tools and systems we interact with every day.
As these technologies rapidly advance, there’s an urgent demand for professionals who can thoughtfully assess AI’s broader impact on people, communities, and society. That’s where you come in.
The AI and Everyday Impact: Applied Practices Graduate Certificate empowers you to:
- Understand AI’s real-world applications in everyday systems and services
- Explore ethical, social, and cultural implications of emerging AI technologies
- Join a growing network of forward-thinking professionals invested in responsible AI use
Developed with flexibility and real-world relevance in mind, this online graduate certificate gives you the tools to critically engage with AI—and shape its impact for good.
CAN THIS CERTIFICATE TAKE YOU?
Position yourself at the intersection of people, policy, and emerging technology.
Employers across every sector are searching for professionals who can translate AI’s technical promise into responsible, human‑centered practice. With this certificate, you’ll be ready to:
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Advance in your current role by spotting AI‑driven efficiencies, questioning biased algorithms, and guiding ethical adoption.
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Pivot into emerging positions such as AI product analyst, technology ethics officer, policy advisor, or data‑informed program manager—titles that value critical thinking more than coding.
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Lead cross‑disciplinary teams as the “AI interpreter,” bridging conversations between developers, executives, educators, and the communities they serve.
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Future‑proof your career with a credential that showcases both digital fluency and social awareness—skills increasingly highlighted in hiring reports from LinkedIn, McKinsey, and the World Economic Forum.
Whether you’re in business, education, health, media, or public service, this program equips you to steer AI conversations toward outcomes that benefit people and organizations alike.
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CHOOSE THIS CERTIFICATE?
- Gain AI literacy without needing a computer science background
- Learn to identify ethical and social issues in emerging technologies
- Expand your career options in a world increasingly shaped by AI
- Join a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary community from across USF’s colleges
YOU'LL LEARN
Hands-on courses. Real-world context. Ethical grounding.
This interdisciplinary certificate is built around practical, thought-provoking coursework designed to meet you where you are:
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Fundamentals in AI (Muma College of Business): Demystifies key AI concepts and applications in plain language—perfect for non-technical professionals.
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AI Literacy and Technology (College of Education): Develop digital confidence, explore interactive tools, and join the conversation as an informed leader.
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AI and the Future of Media (College of Arts and Sciences – Elective): Examine how AI is reshaping journalism, advertising, and online platforms—and how we evaluate truth in the age of algorithms.
More electives coming soon!
Courses are offered in 8-week increments, allowing you to complete the certificate in as little as two semesters.
Dr. Triparna De Vreede
Assistant Professor, Muma College of Business
- Human–AI Interaction Researcher
- Leader in AI Education for Business Students
- People Analytics & Organizational Behavior Expert
- Researcher in AI & Collaboration
- Design Science & AI in Business Innovation
- Interdisciplinary Expertise in Psychology, HR, and Info Systems
Dr. Jenifer Jasinski Schneider
Interim Dean College of Education & Professor, Literacy Studies
- Expertise in Digital Literacy & Education Technology
- Developer & Instructor of AI Literacy Course
- Integrates Emerging Tech in Education
- Researcher in Multimodal Composition
- Community-Engaged Digital Education Projects
- Online Literacy Instruction Strategies
- Promotes Critical Digital Participation
- Visual Literacy and Student Filmmaking
Dr. Csaba Osvath
Assistant Professor of Instruction, College of Education
- Specializes in arts-based and multimodal literacies
- Explores creativity, play, and embodied learning
- Researches new literacies for sustainability and equity
- Integrates aesthetics, design thinking, and maker spaces
- Applies qualitative methods and narrative inquiry
- Combines art, storytelling, and educational practice
Dr. Casey Frechette
Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
- Researches media literacy and AI content
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Focuses on ethics in AI education
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Explores VR and immersive AI technologies
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Designs culturally inclusive digital learning tools
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Studied virtual environments in Ph.D. research
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Experienced in web development and e-learning
IS THIS PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU?
Curious about AI but unsure if you have the right background? You’re not alone.
This program was designed for individuals just like you, graduate students, working professionals, and lifelong learners who want to better understand AI’s social and cultural impact, without needing a computer science degree.
Have questions? We’re happy to help you find the right fit.
