2026-2027 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 | 6 | |
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| The Skeptic’s Guide to AI | ||
| AI, Creativity, and the Art of Being Human | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| II. Mid-Level Experience | 9 | |
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| Innovation in Context | ||
| Elective Courses - at least one must be 3/4XXX | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Science Fiction and Fantasy | ||
| Learning from Play: What Video Games Teach About Humanity and Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Public Interest Technology | ||
| Biomedical Ethics | ||
| Ethical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence | ||
| The Politics of Internet Governance | ||
| The Dark Web and Threat Analytics | ||
| The Politics of Cybersecurity | ||
| Systems Thinking for Public Policy | ||
| Data and the Art of Policy-Making and Planning | ||
| Science, Technology, and Environment | ||
| Technology Ethics | ||
| Technology and Disability | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society | ||
| Introduction to Technology and Race | ||
| Engineering Cultures | ||
| Global Science and Technology Policy | ||
| Introduction to Data in Social Context | ||
| History of Technology | ||
| History of Technology | ||
| Energy and Society | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Science, Technology, and Society | ||
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| III. Capstone Experience | 3 | |
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Transdisciplinary Enabling Capability Studio | ||
| Field Study | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Students enrolled in the minor must also complete the following graduation requirements:
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