Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Concentration
At A Glance
Program Type
Concentration of the computer science major (BS)
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Program
Collaboration with the School of Engineering
Facilities
Access to our 16,000-square-foot Maker Hub
Artificial intelligence and data science are transforming the way we solve problems, make decisions, and serve communities. This concentration in the computer science major equips you with the technical expertise and ethical foundation to harness AI and data for meaningful impact.
With a strong emphasis on math, machine learning and decision science, you’ll gain the skills to analyze complex data, create AI systems, develop large language models and innovate responsibly.
The strong mathematical and analytical focus of this program ensures you graduate with the expertise needed to be highly employable in a rapidly growing field. Whether you pursue a career in AI development, data analytics or business intelligence, your skills will be essential in shaping the future of technology and user experience.
Mentorship Opportunities
Students in the engineering program have the opportunity to engage in industry mentorship through the Ignite program. As an Ignite member, you are matched with Christians in the industry. You’ll meet monthly to discover opportunities, develop connections, address career gaps, and ask questions.
Program Distinctives Why Study Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at George Fox?
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Learn how to develop AI solutions that align with ethical principles and serve humanity with wisdom and responsibility in a technology-driven world.
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Leverage real-world datasets, AI architectures, and advanced predictive analytics methodologies to power data-driven decision-making and optimize intelligent system design.
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Unlike other concentrations, our program emphasizes deep mathematical foundations, including Calculus II, Applied Statistics, and Computational Modeling, to build strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Our artificial intelligence and data science courses are layered on top of the computer science major and housed in the College of Engineering. This means you will get a well-rounded experience, from using low-level hardware to high-level instrumentation.
Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?
Our spaces/Where Will I Learn?
Maker Space: Where Innovative Ideas Come to Life
The facility includes:
- A 24-station computing lab
- Eight meeting rooms with 48-inch monitors
- A wood shop with a large computer numerical control (CNC) router
- A metal shop with a CNC milling machine
- And so much more
These spaces surround an open configurable collaboration space known as "the Hub," a 6,000-square-foot area used by students representing a wide range of majors. The computer labs have the processors and computer systems needed to accommodate the demands of our major.
Career Outlook What’s After George Fox
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 356,700 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth.
The demand for those in this field is expected to stem from an increased demand for data-driven decisions. The volume of data available and the potential uses for that data will increase significantly over the next decade.
- Senior Software Engineer, Intel
- Security Analyst, Nike
- Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
- Software Engineer, Oracle
- Senior Software Engineer, GE
- Analyst for Division of Legislative Finance, State of Alaska
- Senior Support Engineer, Fiserv
- Software Developer, McAfee
- Software Engineering Manager, Mentor Graphics
- Component Design Engineer, Intel
- Manager of Language Modeling Research, Nuance Communication
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Microsoft
- Intel Corporation
- Amazon
- Nike
- Florida Institute of Technology/National Science Foundation
- Circle Media Labs
- Maxim Integrated
- Johns Hopkins University
- Northwestern University
- Oregon Health & Science University
- Boston University
- Baylor University
- University of Oregon
- University of Washington
- Oregon State University
- Washington State University
- University of Colorado
- University of Maryland
- University of Minnesota
- George Washington University
- Colorado State University
Lydia Taw's Journey from 'Ground Zero' to Amazon
As a sophomore with no coding experience, Lydia Taw decided to change her major after struggling with a Data Structures course, known by computer science students as the “weed-out class.”
“I got about halfway through that class and I was like, ‘Everybody knows more than I do. I have no coding experience whatsoever. I’m obviously not smart enough to be in this field,’” Taw recalls.
She dropped the class and the major, but her professors wouldn’t have it.
“They encouraged me to look beyond what I thought I was capable of,” she says. “They literally took me from ground zero to Amazon. My professors played a major role in helping me believe in my ability to do this and developing my confidence.
Kelly Johnson
Class of 2025
These courses have given me a solid foundation in a domain that is rapidly expanding today. I feel equipped to take on real-world problems with industry standard tools, knowledgeable about the historical context of AI and its implications on current developments, and prepared to engage in ethical discussions about its applications in people’s everyday lives. I’m grateful to my professors for providing me and other students with such a well-rounded experience.
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