Unlock the Future:
College and Career with AI

Are you ready to embrace the future and transform your academic and professional journey? For the second time Sac State offers College and Career with AI, a dynamic 3-unit course designed for high school students in the Sacramento area, current Sac State students, and individuals enrolling through Open University. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in real-world applications.

Course Highlights

Engaged Learning Experience: Engage in a fully online, partially synchronous format with interactive group activities and self-paced work. Access the course on Zoom every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:45 PM. The course includes three individual projects, and one group project.

Hands-On AI Applications: Explore AI's role as an information aggregator, writing assistant, and more. Build your own custom bot. Learn how to use AI for research, learning, problem-solving, and creative projects. Learn how to build custom bots and analyze workflows for potential AI intergration.

Course Structure and Requirements

• Flexible and Accessible: No required textbooks. Access course materials, submit assignments, and participate in discussions via Canvas. Ensure you have a reliable computer or tablet, high-speed internet, and a free or paid account with OpenAI (ChatGPT).
• Engaging Assessments: Participate in weekly discussion board postings, synchronous class activities, and a final AI-assisted project that showcases your ability to integrate AI into your academic or professional field.
• Supportive Resources: Take advantage of technical assistance, accommodations for disabilities, and wellness services provided by Sac State.
• Spring 2025 Syllabus is subject to change.

Enrollment Information

For credit

• Sac Sate Current Students: Register yourself through My Sac State for 3 Units
  ID 96I - Exp Offerings Intd Studies | Section 01 | Course ID: 201570 | Class Number: 34990
• High School Students in the Greater Sacramento Area: Take advantage of the Accelerated College Entrance (ACE) Program. Contact your High School counsellor and ask for the ACE form.
• Everyone else: Enroll through the Open University program. The fee is $960 for 3 units.

For no credit (Open enrollment)

• Apply here. You will be charged no tuition, and receive no credit. Certificate of participation may be issued upon request.