UMass Amherst
The goal of this five-course certificate is to give students a background in Public Interest Technology through the development of tech literacy, social literacy, and pragmatic strategies to promote the public interest. Students with this background, no matter what their major, will be able to address problems in a more socially responsible way, i.e. in a way that both empowers them and promotes the well-being of the communities in which they live.
CIP Code:
30.1501
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.
