Broaden your perspective and challenge the status quo by exploring the human side of technological change within the humanities, arts, and social sciences at Illinois Tech. Designed for versatile thinkers who refuse to be boxed into a single discipline, this highly customizable program connects cultural analysis directly with modern data tools. You will dive into project-based coursework to build creative solutions for the civic sector—whether that means crafting immersive digital narratives in game design and experiential media, shaping sustainable urban frameworks in public policy, or analyzing historical trends to address systemic societal inequities.
Choosing a degree in humanities or a major such as the B.S. in Communication for Emerging Media creates a powerful, multidisciplinary toolkit that will help you stand out in the modern job market. The curriculum is highly adaptable, offering streamlined pipelines into elite professional environments through our accelerated Honors Law program with the Chicago-Kent School of Law, alongside dedicated pre-med and corporate advisory tracks. Surrounded by the rich cultural and political landscape of Chicago, these comprehensive pathways equip you with the exceptional communication design, ethical reasoning, and critical thinking skills required to lead as community administrators, media strategists, and policy experts.