Humanities
If you like to use both sides of your brain—integrating a creative, human-centered approach with an understanding of science and technology—our degree programs may be right for you.
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The humanities explore the nature and communication of the values that guide not only science and technology, but also all parts of the human experience. You may study art and architectural history, communication, history, linguistics, literature, and philosophy in the Department of Humanities. You will learn critical thinking and communication skills, gain ethical awareness, and understand the global and historical perspectives on culture, science, and technology.
Throughout our curricula, we offer you:
- Small class sizes, which allow for daily opportunities to learn through dialogue with your colleagues
- Quality instruction and personal attention from our faculty members
- Practical learning experiences that build upon the strengths of our faculty, the Illinois Tech community, and the rich opportunities offered in Chicago and beyond
Summer Research Writing Workshop
Cultivate your writing skills and achieve your research goals with the Summer Research Writing Workshop, which is geared toward students who are ready to start writing about their research.
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Studying AI in Ag
Technology and Humanities Ph.D. Candidate Monika Sziron has combined her farming-community roots with her passion for ethics and emerging technologies to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture today.
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A Video Game That Is Also a Vision Test
Alex Damarjian (Ph.D. Technology and Humanities Candidate) used his video game design skills to develop a Nintendo 3DS game capable of testing children’s vision.
Learn MoreFeatured Faculty
Faculty in the Department of Humanities are experts in a rich assortment of fields, meaning there are lots of possibilities for how you can shape your study of the humanities.
Matt Bauer
Mohamed El Marzouki
Erin Hazard
A Grand Gamble
The wait for one of the most anticipated video games in history just got a little bit longer. Despite targeting a 2025 release, Rockstar Games has pushed back the release date for Grand Theft Auto 6...
Lewis College Welcomes Four New Faculty Members
Lewis College of Science and Letters is proud to introduce four new faculty members who join their respective departments ready to make a lasting impact on their students and advance their fields of...
Understanding How Technology and Humanities Come Together to Create a Community
Learning how to create places has always been central to Leila Mirghaderi (Ph.D. THUM ’23) and her academic career, having earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture. Her desire to...
With a passion for design ethics, Angela Petrone is maximizing her education by taking part in diverse learning opportunities that help move her toward her dream of a career in user experience.
Angela Petrone (DHUM 4th Year)
"I wanted to pursue something that combined an interest in computer technology with the humanities (history, social sciences, philosophy) because I think there is a lot of potential in the future for research and opportunities in this direction. I especially like the range of courses I am able to take with my degree program, to build skills and gain knowledge in a variety of fields that can hopefully help me pursue graduate school after I graduate from Illinois Tech."
Contact Humanities
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312.567.3466Department Type
AcademicOffice Location
Department of Humanities
Siegel Hall
3301 South Dearborn, Suite 218
Chicago, IL 60616