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 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.
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