AI at Oxy

Why study AI at Occidental College?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every field—from science and business to art and public policy—and understanding it requires more than just technical skill. At Oxy, you can explore AI through an interdisciplinary lens with courses in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Media Arts & Culture, Music, and Philosophy. By studying AI across disciplines, you can learn not only how algorithms work, but their cultural impact and ethical implications. In a world where AI is beginning to touch nearly every aspect of what we do, Oxy’s expert faculty, cutting-edge courses, and small class sizes will prepare you to think critically, innovate thoughtfully, and lead responsibly.

Coursework

Occidental offers many AI-related courses across a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to:

Cognitive Science

Computer Science

Media Arts and Culture

Music

Philosophy

Ways to Get Involved

Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science Stephanie Nelli’s lab conducts research that compares learning and decision making in artificial intelligence models to humans. Students with an interest in machine learning and AI are encouraged to reach out about current research projects (nelli@oxy.edu).

Alumni Outcomes

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Anissa Basnayake '25
Cognitive Science, Neuroscience MPhil, Ethics of AI, Data & Algorithms, University of Cambridge
Anissa is an MPhil candidate at the University of Cambridge. “My undergraduate experience at Occidental was invaluable — teaching me  how to critically engage and evaluate our world, encouraging me to pursue interests in the intersection of AI/big tech and human rights, and providing opportunities for me to explore vigorous cross-disciplinary studies.”

Questions?

For questions about AI-related courses, please reach out to the chairs of the respective departments.

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