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Is an AI Major Right for Your Teen? with Dr. Jennifer Stephan

📌 What parents need to know about AI degrees, future-proof skills, and choosing the right college fit 🚀 Worried your teen might choose a trendy major instead of a lasting career path? Or unsure how to guide them through emerging tech fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI)? You're not alone. In this episode of College & Career Clarity, expert career coach Lisa Marker-Robbins sits down with Dr. Jennifer Stephan—Dean of Academic Advising at Tufts University and founder of Lantern College Counseling—to demystify AI as an undergraduate major. Whether your teen is deeply into STEM or still exploring options, this conversation will help you understand the real-world skills, academic rigor, and diverse career possibilities tied to this fast-growing field. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This episode is for the parent thinking: “Are we missing something critical in helping them launch?” “What if they pick a path that’s already outdated before they graduate?” “How do I help them make a wise, confident decision about college and career?” 💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn: • What an AI degree actually covers—and how it compares to computer science and data science • How to know if your teen is a strong fit for an AI program • The 3 types of AI majors offered today (technical, interdisciplinary, and business-focused) • Why real-world experience and mindset matter more than ever • Alternative ways to pursue an AI career without majoring in it 📍 Key Moments & Timestamps: 00:59 — “AI-proof” vs “future-proof”: What skills truly stand the test of time? 12:45 — The 12 U.S. colleges currently offering formal AI degrees 24:53 — What AI majors actually study (and who should think twice) 30:01 — Real-world ways teens can explore AI now (even without a major) 36:05 — Avoiding the biggest mistake: choosing a major just to land a job 🔎 Top Search Topics Covered in This Video: "Career planning for teens," "AI degrees for high school students," "how to choose a major," "future-proof careers," "alternatives to computer science," "gap year vs college," "jobs for young adults," "real-world experiences for teens," "college admissions advice for parents," "career advice for teens" ✨ Want help guiding your teen or young adult to a thriving future? Explore the Launch Career Clarity Course (https://courses.flourishcoachingco.co...) — our proven, step-by-step system to help your student confidently choose the right career path and launch with purpose. Or visit https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/ to discover all our resources for families. 💻💡 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent or educator who needs clarity, too. Your support helps more families flourish! 💬 📎 Full transcript & show notes: 🎧 Listen on our site - https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/po... 📄 Read the transcript - https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/tr... 📚 Dr. Jennifer’s Blog: Best Colleges for AI Majors - https://www.lanterncollegecounseling....