De Anza College Launches Silicon Valley’s First AI Associate Degree

The school said the degree will be launched this fall with registration beginning July 27.

Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., on July 31, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

De Anza College announced on May 21 that it’s launching an associate in science degree in applied artificial intelligence, the first of its kind in Silicon Valley, according to the school.

“We believe that we need to actively provide our students with the knowledge and training to make informed choices about engaging with AI,” De Anza College Vice President of Instruction Ram Subramaniam said. “These programs are directly aligned with our institutional core competencies of information literacy, personal responsibility, and critical thinking.”