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RIT to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence This Fall
RIT Establishes AI Bachelor's Degree Program
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is set to join a handful of New York colleges and universities in offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI), starting this fall. As AI becomes an integral part of everyday life for many New Yorkers, more educational institutions are expanding their AI curriculum. This move by RIT highlights the increasing importance of AI education in computer science.
High Student Interest in AI
T.J. Borelli, a principal lecturer in RIT's computer science department, noted that AI is a very timely subject generating significant student interest. Zac Valdes, a first-year computer science major, expressed his keen interest in AI's functionality even before attending RIT, underscoring the high demand among students for AI-related fields.
*Source: Spectrum News (2026-04-15)*
