2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
The Minor in Tech for Humanity requires 18 credit hours distributed as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. Introductory Experience | 3 | |
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| STS 1504 | Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society | 3 |
| II. Mid-Level Experience | 9 | |
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| LAHS 2784 | Introduction to Public Interest Technology | 3 |
| Select two of the following: (Students can select EITHER two courses from the "Tech and Critiques of Science, Design, Identity and Equity" electives course list OR one course from the "Tech and Critiques of Science, Design, Identity and Equity" course list and one course from the "Tech and Humanities Perspectives" elective course list) | ||
| Select one or two of the following "Tech and Critiques of Science, Design, Identity, and Equity" Electives | ||
| SPIA 4464 | Data and the Art of Policy-Making and Planning | 3 |
| STS 2034 | Introduction to Technology and Race | 3 |
| STS 2604 | Introduction to Data in Social Context | 3 |
| STS 2664 | Technology Ethics | 3 |
| STS 3284 | Technology and Disability | 3 |
| If taking only one "Tech and Critiques of Science, Design, Identity and Equity" elective course above, take ONE of the following "Tech and Humanities Perspectives" Electives: | ||
| ENGL 1654 | Introduction to Science Fiction and Fantasy | 3 |
| PHIL 3324 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3334 | Ethical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| PSCI 3044 | The Politics of Internet Governance | 3 |
| PSCI 3054 | The Dark Web and Threat Analytics | 3 |
| PSCI 4074 | The Politics of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| SPIA 3554 | Transdisciplinary Problem Solving for Social Issues | 3 |
| STS 2054 | Engineering Cultures | 3 |
| STS 2254 | Innovation in Context | 3 |
| STS 2444 | Global Science and Technology Policy | 3 |
| STS 2454 | Science, Techology, and Environment | 3 |
| STS 2715 | History of Technology | 3 |
| STS 2716 | History of Technology | 3 |
| STS 3334 | Energy and Society | 3 |
| STS 4304 | Contemporary Issues in Science, Technology, and Society | 3 |
| III. Capstone Experience | 6 | |
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| LAHS 4115 | Tech for Humanity Enabling Capability Studio I | 3 |
| LAHS 4116 | Tech for Humanity Enabling Capability Studio | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Notes:
1. A minimum minor GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken to fulfill the minor is required.
2. Prerequisites: Some courses listed on this checksheet may have pre-/co-requisites; please consult the University Course Catalog or check with your advisor.
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