Science, Technology, and Society

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 credit hours

ISS 301: Integrated Social Science Research Methods  or POS 301: Empirical Political Inquiry (SB) or STS 301: Research in Science and Technology Studies (3)

STS 101: Introduction to Science, Technology and Society or STS 304: Science, Technology and Society (3)

Electives (choose five) -- 15 credit hours

ISS 302: Scope of Social Science (3)

POS 316: American Political Institutions (3)

POS 325: Public Policy Development (3)

POS 485: Political Economy (3)

STS 302: Philosophy of Science and Technology (3)

STS 303: History of Science and Technology (3)

STS 305: Science and Social Theory (3)

STS 306: Social Effects of Science and Technology (3)

STS 318: Science, Technology, and Government (3)

STS 325: Science, Technology, and Public Policy (3)

STS 328: Science, Technology, and Culture (3)

STS 329: Technology in Developing Countries (3)

STS 330: Information Technology and Globalization (3)

STS 331: Ethical Issues in Science and Technology (3)

STS 332: Global Issues in Science and Technology (3)

STS 364: Science, Technology, and National Security (3)

STS 425: Law, Values, Science, and Technology (3)

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.