Artificial Intelligence Policy and Ethics
Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, communicate, create, and make decisions—and raising important questions about its role in society. This non-technical, interdisciplinary major examines AI through the lenses of policy, ethics, and governance. You’ll explore how AI is shaping our world and learn to think critically about the decisions, policies, and frameworks guiding its development and use.
Degree Types: Bachelor of Arts
Degree Options
Popular Double Majors or Minors
- Philosophy
- History
- Political Science
- Economics
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Communication Arts and Sciences
- Journalism
About the Program
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Designed for students who wish to shape how AI is governed and deployed, this degree prepares students to lead across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. It provides preparation for careers and further study in AI governance, technology policy, public-interest technology, ethical oversight, social impact assessment, and allied fields.
Transferable Skills
- Oral and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Leadership and Initiative
Coursework
Opportunities to explore the following topics:
- Social implications of artificial intelligence
- Impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, creative industries, and the broader economy
- Regulation of artificial intelligence technology
- Governance of artificial intelligence in the private, public, and non-profit sectors
Out-of-Classroom Experiences
Internships
- Office of Science and Technology Policy
- Department of Commerce
- Department of State
- Department of Homeland Security
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Federal Trade Commission
- State and U.S. legislative offices and committees
- Public Citizen
- Future of Privacy Forum
- Center for AI and Digital Policy
- DataEtics4All Foundation
- RAND Corporation
- Brookings Institution
- Center for Strategic and International Studies
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- Google DeepMind
Education Abroad Destinations
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Career Paths
Continuing Education
- Law school
- Master of Public Policy/Administration
- Master of Business Administration
Job Titles
- Attorney
- AI Policy Analyst
- Ethics and Compliance Analyst
- Privacy Analyst
- Policy Adviser
- Lobbyist/Government Affairs Specialist
- Legislative Assistant/Aide/Director
Industries
Consulting, Financial services, Government, Government agencies, Healthcare and healthcare technology, Law, Legal Services, Non-profit and advocacy organizations, Technology, Think-tanks and research institutions, Transportation and autonomous systems
Employers
- Federal, state, or local government
- Law and legal services
- Federal Trade Commission
- Department of State
- Department of Homeland Security
- Congressional offices and committees
- State legislature and committees
- Deloitte
- KPMG
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Boston Consulting Group
- Brookings Institution
- RAND Corporation
- Center for Strategic and International Studies
Have questions about this program?
Future students, contact the Liberal Arts Recruitment Team.
Current students, contact your academic adviser.
This program is housed
in the School of Public Policy
at Penn State University Park.