Human-Centered AI is a methodology for building AI systems that prioritizes human well-being and autonomy, ensuring that technology empowers rather than replaces or diminishes individuals. The Certificate in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI), offered by the School of Information , offers students a fundamental overview of AI technologies, focusing on practical applications, ethics and governance, and policy. The program is designed to equip students with the skills to critically assess AI’s societal implications while providing them with hands-on experience in the tools and techniques essential to human-centered AI development. 

University Basic Certificate Requirements

Basic certificate programs provide opportunities for students to pursue specialized, often pre-professional, focused educational objectives that may be separate from a degree program. At least 6 units must be completed at SJSU. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in basic certificate coursework in order to be awarded a certificate. Generally, a maximum of 33% of basic certificate units (e.g., 3 units for a 9-unit certificate) can be completed in non-matriculated status at SJSU with approval from the department or school. In some cases, a basic certificate may be completed entirely through Open University if the student has completed a Bachelor’s degree and received approval from the department or school (University Policy S16-17 A). If a student has completed a Bachelor’s degree and received approval from the department or school, a basic certificate may be completed entirely through Open University.

The advisor/director of the program is responsible for verifying a student’s satisfactory completion of the academic requirements established for the program and for forwarding a copy of the certificate completion form to the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar records the completion of the program on the student’s transcript.

Certificate Specific Requirements

Students are required to earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher in the certificate. No grade of C- or lower can be used.