Science, Technology, and Society

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Description
Living in the 21st century world is characterized by rapid technological change and uncertainty. Mastering the intricacies of the interrelationships between technology and human systems prepares you for a fast-changing world of work and knowledge. For more information about the Science, Technology and Society concentration, please visit cls.asu.edu/sts

Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division STS Track hours for this concentration.
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
A minimum 6 upper division hours must be taken in courses offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.

General Course 3 hours

STS 101 Introduction to Science, Technology and Society or,

STS 304 Science, Technology and Society or,

STS 194 Special Topic: [*INTRO*TECH*SOC*]

Internationalization Course 3 hours

STS 110 Global Technology and Development
OR
STS 317 Science, Technology and Global Engagement
OR
STS 194 Special Topic: [*INTRO*TECH*SOC*]

Electives 12 hours required
The following are examples of courses available, please see your academic advisor for more options.

ISS 302: Scope of Social Science

ISS 304: Integrated Theories of Social Science

ISS 441: Conflict and Conflict Resolution

ISS 450: Consumerism and Sustainable Development

ISS 456: Culture, Conflict and War

POS 316 American Political Institutions

STS//POS/ISS 301 Research Science and Technology Studies

POS 325: Public Policy Development

POS 364: National Security, Intelligence, and Terrorism

POS 485: Political Economy

STS 302 Philosophy of Science and Technology

STS 303 History of Science and Technology

STS 305 Science and Social Theory

STS 306 Social Effects of Science and Technology

STS 318 Science, Technology and Government

STS 325 Science, Technology and Public Policy

STS 328 Science, Technology and Culture

STS 329 Cultivating Technology in Newly Industrialized Countries

STS 330 Information Technology and Globalization

STS 331 Ethical Issues in Science and Technology

STS 332 Seminar: Global Issues in Science and Technology

STS 364 Science, Technology and National Security

STS 425 Law, Values, and Science and Technology

IDS Core Course Information

All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to complete a 9 credit-hour core and 9 credit hours of context/application courses.

Required Courses (9 credit hours):

IDS 201 Intellectual Fusion (recommended for freshman/sophomore students)
- Prerequisites: None

IDS 301 Becoming Interdisciplinary (3) (recommended for transfer students and/or students declaring IDS in their junior or senior year)
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
IDS 302 Integration Skills (3)
- Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies major; IDS 201 or 301 with C or better
IDS 401 Integration: Experiential Learning (3) (requires application)
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area

Context courses (6 credit hours)

Choose two Integrative Context courses from the following (3 credit hours each):

IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU

Application courses (3 credit hours)

Choose any IDS Application course from the following (3 credit hours each):

IDS 140: The Nature of Knowledge Systems
IDS 302: Integration Skills
IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
IDS 484: Elective Internship

Transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu

How credits transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu/credits
How to transfer to ASU from a Two-Year school transfer.asu.edu/ CommunityColleges

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) transfer students transfer.asu.edu/maricopa

Courses may fulfill Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or Associate’s degree requirements, consult with your community college academic advisor for details.
MCCCD course transfer equivalencies are listed here; they may be applied toward this concentration (maximum of six credits or two courses).
Information listed was current for this catalog year at the time of printing, consult transfer.asu.edu/maricopa for verification.

YEAR

2022-23

CAMPUS

Polytechnic

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

LSSTSEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

CONCENTRATION CONTACT

480‐965-4464
cisaadvising@asu.edu
Santa Catalina Hall (SANCA), Second floor