AI Minor + [Your TU Major]

AI is becoming a core skill in business, public service, education, healthcare, media and the sciences. The AI+X Minor at Tiffin University helps students in any major learn how to work confidently with data, build and evaluate models and use artificial intelligence responsibly in their field.

In each course, you will get a mix of technical instruction and assignments tied to your major that reflect real professional situations. You will apply concepts like prompting, statistical reasoning and machine learning to real-world challenges connected to your area of study. Examples include policy analysis, marketing measurement, educational design, creative media provenance and scientific data modeling.

To support responsible use, the minor includes shared rubrics and templates that guide you in documenting your AI process. You will practice prompt design, source attribution, bias awareness and verification so you can clearly explain how you used AI on each project. Every student builds an AI+X Portfolio that showcases applied projects and shows the ability to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The program is designed to be flexible, portable and equitable. It ensures that students in all academic schools at TU, no matter their degree path, have access to high-impact, career-ready AI skills.

The AI+X Minor is built to connect what you learn in the classroom with what you will do on the job. Each course helps you develop skills you can use right away in internships, capstone projects and early career roles.

You will work with real datasets, design AI projects related to your major and create deliverables that look like the work professionals do every day. Examples include marketing dashboards, intelligence briefs, lab analyses, educational tools and content evaluation frameworks.

The curriculum focuses on ethical use, transparency and critical thinking. You will use tools such as prompt logs, model risk evaluations and human-in-the-loop practices that reflect what employers are starting to expect in the workplace.

Whether you plan to work in business, health, public service or the arts, the AI+X Minor helps you graduate ready to use AI with purpose and precision in your chosen field.

The AI+X Minor focuses on applied learning in every course. You will complete hands-on projects that use AI tools, data analysis and problem-solving in ways that look and feel like real professional work.

In many assignments, you will choose prompts, data sources or use cases that match your major. This keeps your learning grounded in your field, not just in theory. Example applications include:

• Business: marketing content copilots, forecasting and A/B test analysis, finance risk scoring, operations dashboards
• Criminal Justice and Social Sciences: intelligence summarization, policy analysis, case triage copilots, natural language processing on reports, risk and ethics reviews
• Arts, Education and Humanities: creative workflows with provenance, instructional design with AI, rhetoric and AI critique, media analysis
• Science, Technology and Health: biology and chemistry data pipelines, sports and exercise analytics, UAS and drone perception labs, robotics and AIOps

You will also practice ethical safeguards such as prompt documentation, source attribution, bias review and human oversight. These habits help you learn to work with AI responsibly and reflect on how AI is being used in many workplaces.

Optional Micro Credentials

While you complete the AI+X Minor, you will have the option to prepare for industry-recognized micro credentials that show your AI and data literacy skills. These certifications are not required for the minor, but they can help you strengthen your resume.

Examples include:

• Microsoft Azure AI 900
• AWS Certified AI Practitioner
• Google AI Essentials

These credentials connect with concepts you will see in your coursework and can be pursued independently alongside your classes. They provide formal recognition of workplace-ready skills and can help you stand out when you apply for internships and jobs.

AI and data skills are now some of the fastest-growing areas in the workforce. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and information technology jobs are projected to grow much faster than average through 2034, with about 317,700 new openings each year. At the same time, AI-related skills are showing up in jobs far beyond traditional tech, including business, media, health, education and public service.

Employers are looking for graduates who can use AI ethically, think analytically and work with models and data in real settings. The AI+X Minor helps you build these abilities in a way that fits your major. By pairing AI skills with your primary field of study, you will be ready for data-aware roles in both technical and non-technical careers.

The AI+X Minor at Tiffin University opens doors to high-value career paths and gives you a competitive edge when you enter the job market. Example roles include:

Business and Operations

• AI Marketing Analyst 
• Operations Research Analyst
• Management Analyst
  

Communications and Media

• AI Content Specialist 
• Digital Designer
  

Education and Human Services

• Learning Experience Designer 
• Assessment Analyst
  

Health and Exercise Science

• Health Informatics Specialist 
• Wearables Data Analyst
  

Biology, Chemistry and Lab Sciences

• AI Lab Analyst 
• Biological Technician
  

Criminal Justice and Public Policy

• Forensic Intelligence Analyst 
• Compliance Analyst
  

STEM and IT Fields

• Data Scientist 
• Information Security Analyst 
• Software Developer (AI-enabled)