Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This interdisciplinary major explores the intersection of technology and society, focusing on the social, ethical, and political implications of technological advancements. Students examine key areas such as the history of technology, technology policy, ethics of technology, digital culture, and the impact of technology on society. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and the understanding of technological and societal dynamics. Graduates are prepared for careers in technology policy, ethics, digital media, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of technology and its societal implications. - Develop skills in technology policy, ethics, and digital culture analysis. - Learn techniques for conducting research on the impact of technology on society. - Explore the history of technology and its evolution over time. - Understand the ethical considerations and policy implications of technological advancements. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the intersection of technology and society. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for research projects and initiatives. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Technology and Society** - Overview of technology and society, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of the social, ethical, and political implications of technology. 2. **History of Technology** - Principles of the history of technology, including major inventions, innovations, and technological revolutions. - Techniques for studying the evolution and impact of technology over time. 3. **Technology Policy** - Fundamentals of technology policy, including regulation, innovation policy, and ethical considerations. - Techniques for analyzing and influencing technology policies. 4. **Ethics of Technology** - Principles of ethics in technology, including ethical dilemmas, moral reasoning, and responsible innovation. - Techniques for conducting ethical analyses of technological advancements. 5. **Digital Culture** - Exploration of digital culture, including digital media, social networks, and online communities. - Techniques for studying the cultural impacts and societal changes driven by digital technologies. 6. **Impact of Technology on Society** - Analysis of the broad impacts of technology on society, including economic, social, and environmental effects. - Techniques for assessing and addressing the societal implications of technology. 7. **Research Methods in Technology and Society** - Principles of research methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, case studies, and ethical considerations. - Techniques for conducting and evaluating research in technology and society. 8. **Practicum in Technology and Society** - Real-world research and policy experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects. - Techniques for applying learned skills in practical technology and society settings. 9. **Capstone Project in Technology and Society** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in technology policy, ethics, or digital culture analysis. - Techniques for delivering a polished and insightful research project on the intersection of technology and society. **Assessment Methods:** - History of technology reports, technology policy analyses, ethical consideration papers, digital culture studies, impact analyses, research methodology papers, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "The History of Technology" by various authors. - "Technology Policy: An Introduction" by Richard Spinello. - "Ethics of Technology: Contemporary Readings" by Deborah G. Johnson. - "Digital Culture: Understanding New Media" by Charlie Gere. - "Research Methods in Technology and Society" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of technology, social sciences, and ethics. Suitable for students interested in technology policy, ethics, digital media, and the societal impacts of technology. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Technology and Society and pursue professional certifications in technology policy, ethics, or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring technology policy analysts, ethicists, digital media specialists, and professionals seeking to specialize in the intersection of technology and society. This major equips students with the critical thinking, research, and practical skills needed to excel in the study of technology and society, supporting careers in technology policy, ethics, digital media, and related fields.