Technology and Humanities (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology

    Technology and Humanities (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology

    Technology and Humanities (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology

    The Technology and Humanities (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology is a Full Time PhD program offered at the university's main campus in Chicago, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 5 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 22, 2027.

    About Technology and Humanities (Ph.D.)

    In this joint program offered by Illinois Techs Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science, students will take a deep dive into programming and engineering while addressing challenges within the telecommunications field.

    The Ph.D. in technology and humanities prepares students for faculty-line and alternative academic careers in university research and teaching, as well as for advanced research and development positions in the private and government sectors. You will establish a strong foundation in the digital research methods necessary to deeply investigate the unique problems surrounding humans and their relationships to technology. Additionally, you'll learn to consider technology through the theoretical lenses of a number of core humanities disciplines, such as history, language, media studies, communication, and philosophy.

    As a unique complement to the programs research methods and subject breadth, you'll be given instruction and ample opportunities to explore applied knowledge via research-intensive approaches to digital design and production, such as web design/development and game design.

    Students may choose from five concentration options:

    • Communication and Media Studies
    • Linguistics
    • Technical Communication
    • Philosophy
    • History

    Disciplines

    College of Computing

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Technology and Humanities (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology

    Entry Requirements

    Students enter the Ph.D. program from a wide range of fields but should have substantial academic preparation or professional experience related to one or more humanities fields. Applicants must have completed a bachelors or masters degree in a field that, in combination with the 30 credit hour technical core, would provide a solid basis for advanced academic work leading to original research in technology and humanities.

    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 (Ph.D.)

    As a graduate of Illinois Techs Ph.D. in technology and humanities program, you will be prepared for careers in the following areas:

    • Research and teaching at the postsecondary level
    • Alt-ac careers in university research and teaching
    • Advanced research and development positions in the private and government sectors

    Tuition and Fee Information for Technology and Humanities (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology

    Technology and Humanities (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
    Illinois Institute of Technology
    Illinois Institute of Technology
    United States of America

    United States of America, Chicago

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