1 Year Certificate
Certificate in Applied Science • 30 Credit Hours • Fully-Online
Program Cost
Out-of-State students receive in-state tuition rates due to this program being fully-online.
First-Semester Costs: $3,088 | Second Semester Costs: $2,702
(based on $193 per credit hour and a full-time schedule)
Program Overview
This program is composed of five main courses (18 credit hours) plus 12 credits of general education requirements or see the Program Map for the full course sequence.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Artificial Intelligence program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain the foundational concepts, paradigms, and workflow of artificial intelligence and data science;
- Apply core Python programming skills and specialized data libraries (NumPy, Pandas);
- Analyze datasets using statistical methods and visualization tools to execute exploratory data analysis (EDA);
- Implement and evaluate core machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems;
- Align AI solutions with organizational goals and propose strategic business applications; and
- Assess the ethical impact and societal implications of AI, and communicate technical findings.
Program Implementation
Full-time online. (Students attending part-time should see an advisor for recommended course sequencing.)
Potential Careers
The Artificial Intelligence program gives graduates a solid foundation for many positions in the industry, such as:
- AI Data Analyst
- Junior Data Analyst
- Analytics Assistant
- AI Support Specialist
Meet Your Instructor!
Dr. Deepak Mehra, Ph.D.
The certificate courses are taught by Dr. Deepak Mehra. He holds a Doctorate in Civil Engineering — with research in computational fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and electromagnetics — and a Master's in Aerospace Engineering, disciplines grounded in computational modeling, numerical analysis, and mathematical reasoning that underpin modern AI.
Dr. Mehra brings thirteen years of experience as an engineering faculty member, most recently as Associate Professor, along with a strong programming background in multi-physics simulation (Fortran and C++) and extensive work in CAD environments. His teaching career reflects a proven ability to make complex technical material clear and approachable for students.
Program Is Eligible for West Virginia Invests
Admissions Requirements
Eastern adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission.