Artificial Intelligence Minor Artificial Intelligence Minor The Artificial Intelligence minor at West Point equips future leaders with cutting-edge skills to harness AI for military and national security applications. Through hands-on projects and ethical frameworks, cadets learn to innovate responsibly and apply AI solutions to complex operational challenges.Offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. Breadcrumb academics majors and minors artificial intelligence minor academics-sidebarnav MENU Academic Program Majors & Minors Annual Theme Enrichment Opportunities Internships Military Immersion & Exchange Scholars Program Service Academy Exchange Program Departments Overview Program Enrichment Artificial Intelligence: Lead the Future of Military InnovationIn future conflicts, understanding AI won't be optional. It will be existential. The adversary will use it. Your soldiers will depend on it. Your commanders will demand it. The AI minor ensures you're prepared by providing a structured, progressive pathway - from foundational concepts to advanced applications - ensuring you graduate ready to create AI-enabled solutions and integrate them into complex operational environments. Why Choose the AI Minor?Master human-machine teamingLearn how to partner with AI and computing tools effectively, enhancing your ability to think critically, solve problems, and innovate under pressure.Build advanced technical expertiseDive into data engineering, AI model development, and human-machine collaboration through hands-on projects and electives that prepare you for real-world challenges.Apply AI across military and professional domainsFrom operational planning to global security, you’ll gain the skills to leverage AI for mission success and strategic advantage.The West Point DifferenceLots of schools teach AI. We develop leaders who can employ it.Practical, mission-driven learningEngage in immersive exercises and projects that connect AI theory to military applications.Mentorship from expertsLearn from faculty and leaders who are shaping the future of AI in defense and beyond.Ethics at the coreDevelop solutions that balance cutting-edge innovation with integrity and accountability.Our graduates don't just use AI. They shape how the Army thinks about it. Recent alumni are:Advising battalion and brigade commanders using AI-enabled intelligence fusionLeading cyber defense teams countering AI-driven threatsDeveloping AI-enabled capabilities for the Army alongside leading researchersLearn MoreTo learn more about this area of study, visit the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. The Artificial Intelligence minor includes 3 required courses and 2 optional courses. Below is more information about specific courses:Required CoursesAI350 - Data EngineeringAI450 - Engineering AICS486 - Artificial IntelligenceCharacter, Ethics, and SocietyChoose 1 of 3 courses.HI462 - The History of InnovationPY326 - Ethics of TechnologyXE492 - Disruptive InnovationsComplementary TopicsChoose 1 from 18 courses.CS389 - Ind Study in Computer ScienceCS393 - Database SystemsCS403 - Software Testing & DevelopmentCS485 - Spec Topics in Computer SciCY394 - Cloud ComputingEE450 - Military Robotic SystemsEE484 - Fundamentals of RoboticsMA371 - Linear AlgebraMA376 - Applied StatisticsMA477 - Theory & Appl of Data ScienceMA486 - Mathematical ComputationPL475 - Human-Computer InteractionPY305 - Logical ReasoningPY355 - Philosophy of MindSE370 - Computer-Aided Systems EngSE385 - Decision AnalysisSS364 - Game TheoryXE472 - Dynamic Modeling and ControlLearn MoreView the EECS and Artificial Intelligence minor curriculum in USMA Red BookMeet EECS faculty Cadets in this minor will have the opportunity to participate in several academic clubs, honor societies, and summer internships as part of the Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) program.To learn more about enrichment for this area of study, visit the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science.