Eastern Michigan University

What you'll study

This programme blends courses from the sciences, social sciences and humanities to give a rounded understanding of technology in context. You will take core modules that introduce the history and philosophy of technology, ethics and public policy, research methods, and quantitative reasoning. Technical skill-building courses typically include data literacy, introductory programming, information systems and human–computer interaction.

• Core topics: history of technology; ethics of technology; technology and public policy; research methods in social and technical contexts.
• Technical and quantitative skills: introductory programming, databases and information systems, statistics for social scientists, data visualisation.
• Human-centred and applied studies: human–computer interaction, design thinking, user experience research, social impacts of emerging technologies.
• Capstone and practical experience: a senior capstone project or practicum that typically involves a research project, community-based consultancy or internship with an employer in the region.

The degree normally combines required core courses with elective options so you can specialise toward areas such as policy and regulation, technology management, digital media, or civic technology. Class formats include lectures, seminars, lab sessions and project work, emphasising critical analysis alongside hands-on problem solving.

Entry requirements

Applicants require a high-school diploma or recognised secondary-school qualification. Competitive candidates usually present a mix of mathematical and science preparation alongside coursework in social studies, English and the humanities. Applicants who have completed college-level coursework, vocational qualifications or relevant work experience may be considered under transfer or mature-student pathways.

Eastern Michigan University assesses applications holistically; standardised tests may be optional or considered but are not the sole criterion. International applicants must meet the university's English-language requirement and provide equivalent academic credentials. Specific programme and campus admissions guidance and any articulation agreements are available from the university admissions office.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles where technical understanding and social insight are both valued. Typical career paths include:

• technology policy analyst or consultant in government, think‑tanks and NGOs;
• user-experience researcher or design strategist in digital product teams;
• data analyst roles in business, public sector or community organisations that require interpretation of socio-technical data;
• technology project coordinator or manager in organisations implementing new systems;
• ethical compliance and technology governance positions in corporations and institutions;
• further study at graduate level in fields such as public policy, information science, computer science, or science and technology studies.

The programme’s emphasis on applied projects and internships helps students build a portfolio and employer networks—particularly with organisations in the Detroit–Ann Arbor region and across Michigan.

Why study at Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University offers an interdisciplinary learning environment with relatively small class sizes and accessible faculty, which supports close supervision of projects and opportunities for collaborative research. Its location in the Detroit metropolitan area gives students access to a broad range of industry partners, government agencies and community organisations for internships and applied work.

The university provides campus-based resources such as career services, writing and data labs, and experiential-learning programmes that help bridge classroom study and workplace experience. Students in Technology and Society benefit from a curriculum designed to combine technical proficiency, critical thinking and real-world engagement—preparing graduates to influence how technologies are designed, governed and used.