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.
Program Overview
This program offers a humanities-focused foundation in communication practices, as well as information and communication technologies. You'll study the leading theories in user experience research, web design, and visual design fundamentals for documents and digital media.
Career Opportunities
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
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2026
Main Campus
10 West 35th Street,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60616, Midwest, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2025
Main Campus
10 West 35th Street,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60616, Midwest, United States
Illinois Tech requires a four-year bachelor's degree conferred with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0/4.0 (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution for regular admission. Individual departments may have different requirements, however.
Minimum Test Score Total for Admission without an Illinois Tech English Language Assessment Requirement
Internet TOEFL - 95
Paper TOEFL - 600+
IELTS - 6.5+
PTE - 63+
Duolingo English Test - 110+
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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