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certificate in artificial intelligence.

The objective of the certificate in artificial intelligence is to expose students to the principles and technologies used to embody machines with human-like intelligent capabilities and enable them to assist humans in performing complex and hazardous tasks. Students taking this certificate will have an opportunity of learning as well as performing hands on experiments in different areas of artificial intelligence including automated software systems such as software agents, multi-agent and multi-robot systems, machine vision and image processing technologies, neural network based adaptive software systems, heuristics and stochastic optimization techniques for critical decision making, and, machine learning and knowledge engineering techniques that embed intelligence in computers and information systems.

Course Requirements

Core Course (3 credit hours)
  • CSCI 8456 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
  • CSCI 8110 Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
  • CSCI 8300 Image Processing and Computer Vision
  • CSCI 8476 Pattern Recognition
  • CSCI 9340 Computational Intelligence for Data Management
  • CSCI 9350 Mathematical and Logical Foundations of Data Mining
  • CSCI 9410 Advanced Topics in Logic Programming
  • CSCI 9420 Intelligent Agent Systems
Pre-requisites
  • CSCI 3320 Data structures (or equivalent) with a grade of B or better.

Applying to a Graduate Certificate Program

Admission Requirements

Students with an undergraduate degree with a GPA 3.0 or more are eligible to apply for the CSCI graduate certificate programs. Individual graduate certificate plans have additional requirements that are specified under each certificate. International students and non-native English speakers have additional requirements as prescribed by the office of graduate studies.

How To Apply
  1. Complete the application form and submit it with the application fee to the UNOmaha Graduate College. On the application you will be given an option to choose the certificate program for which you would like to be considered. All application and support material must be sent to the following address:

    • Office of Graduate Studies, EAB 203
      University of Nebraska at Omaha
      Omaha, NE U.S.A. 68182-0209

    • *If you are already admitted to the CSCI graduate degree program, you do not need to submit an additional application fee. Alternatively, if you are admitted to a graduate certificate program and decide to switch to an MS in CSCI, you will not need to submit additional application fees.

  2. Submit a detailed resume indicating your work experience and background (if applicable).
  3. One copy of official transcripts from all previously attended universities.

Structure of Graduate Certificates

The CSCI graduate certificate programs are structured so that they may be completed by most students within a single academic year. All certificates require completing a total of four courses (12 credit hours) usually involving a combination of core and elective courses. Specific course requirements are available with each certificate plan.

Certificate Granting Requirements

Not more than one course grade below or equal to C in the certificate program.

Transfer of Credits and Concurrent Degrees

  • Students admitted to MS in CSCI can transfer credits from a certificate to a relevant concentration in the MS program.
  • Current degree students may also complete certificates as part of their studies in the MS program.

Completion of the Certificate

During what is expected to be the semester the certificate is completed and prior to the posted deadline, students should complete a Certificate Completion Application Form in the Office of Graduate Studies. If you complete the Certificate Completion Application Form and do not complete all of the requirements for the certificate, contact the Office of Graduate Studies as soon as possible. You must REAPPLY in the Office of Graduate Studies during the next semester in which you intend to complete the certificate; no additional fee is charged to reactivate your application.

The following requirements are due 12 working days prior to commencement:

  • "Incompletes" and "NR" grades from a previous term must be removed so that the grade will be in the Office of Graduate Studies.
  • Pay all fees and fines and satisfy all obligations to the University.

For students currently enrolled in courses that are a part of their plan of study, enrollment must be maintained in order to complete the certificate. A grade for any current enrollment must be received by the Registrar's Office no later than the close of business on the fifteenth working day following the end of a semester.

Awarding of the Graduate Certificate

The Office of Graduate Studies will mail the certificate to students when all requirements are completed and all obligations to the university are satisfied (i.e., parking and library fines, student accounts balances, financial aid, etc.). The Graduate College will not approve any changes in the student's permanent record once the certificate is awarded.

For more information

For questions regarding the CSCI graduate certificates, please contact:

Ms. Carla Frakes
Graduate Advisor
cfrakes@mail.unomaha.edu
402-554-2073

last updated: 11/2/2011 at 12:00pm