Technology and 人文学科 (Ph.D.)
This degree educates a new type of humanities Ph.D., one who will bring original contributions to scholarship, 思考, and learning to better understand the complex relationships between humans and technology.
Ph值.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. 另外, you'll learn to consider technology through the theoretical lenses of a number of core humanities disciplines, 比如历史, 语言, 媒体研究, 沟通, 和哲学.
As a unique complement to the program’s 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
- 语言学
- Technical Communication
- 哲学
- 历史
项目概述
This degree explores the complex relationships between humans and technology. Students study digital research methods and learn to consider technology through the theoretical lenses of a number of core humanities disciplines, 比如历史, 语言, 媒体研究, 沟通, 和哲学.
职业发展威尼斯人平台
As a graduate of 威尼斯人平台’s Ph.D. in technology and humanities program, you will be prepared for careers in the following areas:
- 研究 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
Ph值.D. in technology and humanities requires 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. Students who have earned a master’s degree in a relevant field or have undertaken graduate work in relevant fields may transfer credit hours toward the doctoral degree (up to 36 credit hours for graduate course work in relevant fields at 威尼斯人平台 or up to 30 credit hours for graduate course work in relevant fields from other institutions). Transfer credit decisions are made by the Graduate Studies Committee.
More information on course requirements can be found in the 2019-2020 Graduate Bulletin.
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 bachelor’s or master’s 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.