Science, Technology, and Society
Requirements
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.
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
OR
- IDS 301 Becoming Interdisciplinary (3) (recommended for transfer students and/or students declaring IDS in their junior or senior year)
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
- 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
- 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
2023-24
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
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