
The Technology and Humanities (M.S.) is a Master degree offered by Illinois Institute of Technology at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.
About Technology and Humanities (M.S.)
Master of Science in Technology and Humanities (THUM) coursework provides exposure to practice and leading theories in user experience research, web design, and visual design fundamentals for documents and digital media.
Students in the THUM program come from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including design, English, and humanities, which makes for a vibrant community and classroom discussions informed by a variety of perspectives.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Technology and Humanities (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
In addition to an application form, you must submit the following:
- Professional statement discussing your professional and academic preparation and goals
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty or supervisors who can evaluate your potential for graduate-level work
- Official transcripts, or certified copies thereof, of all academic work at the college level or above
- Required test scores
You are required to submit GRE scores with minimum scores of 144 in quantitative reasoning and 153 in verbal reasoning, and an analytical writing score of at least 3.0.
If you are an international student you must submit TOEFL scores unless you are exempt as specified in the International Applicant Requirements of the Graduate Bulletin. The minimum TOEFL score is 95, with minimum section scores of 20 each in the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections.
Note: Enrolling in courses does not guarantee later acceptance into a degree program, nor does meeting the minimum admission requirements. If you enter as a non-degree or certificate student you should first discuss your plans with the director of graduate studies.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Technology and Humanities (M.S.)
Graduates of the technology and humanities program will be prepared for successful careers in:
- Content strategy
- Instructional design
- Communication (including social media)
- User experience and interface design
Tuition and Fee Information for Technology and Humanities (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago