Master of Science in Technology and Social Innovation
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TASI 521 | Theory in Technology and Social Innovation | 3 |
| COM 545 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| TASI 510 | Professional Seminar in Technology and Social Innovation | 3 |
| TASI 601 | Research Methods and Resources | 3 |
| or HUM 495 | Foundational Research Methods | |
Electives
12 credits with a minimum of 3 credits skills elective and 3 credits research elective.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students may complete up to 6 additional project hours towards elective credit or choose from any graduate level courses in TASI, COM, PHIL, SSCI, or other fields as approved by adviser. | ||
| Skills Electives | (18) | |
| CS 415 | Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| COM 523 | Communicating Science | 3 |
| COM 337 | Video Documentation | 3 |
| COM 338 | Exhibit Desisgn | 3 |
| SSCI 486 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| ITMD 534 | Human and Computer Interaction | 3 |
| Research Electives | (12) | |
| MATH 425 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| COM 525 | User Experience Research and Evaluation | 3 |
| COM 602 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| COM 603 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
Master's Project (minimum 6 credits)
The Master's Project COM 594 Project may be collaborative or individual, across one or two semesters . Minimum effort hours for each student for any project is based on Carnegie units, which, at the graduate level, translate to 60 hours per credit hour (180 for a 3-credit course). At least 3 credits of project hours must be completed as an internship or co-op or a project with an external sponsor.
Minimum Degree Credits Required: 30
