Science, Technology, and Society

Description

Explore how science, technology, public policy, funding and human systems interact and develop in today's society.

Life in today's world is characterized by rapid technological change and uncertainty. Mastering the intricacies of the interrelationships between technology and human systems enhances any degree and provides graduates with the insights and skills required for success in any career field.

The concentration in science, technology and society requires 15 credit hours, including a minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses.

General Course (choose one) -- 3 credit hours
ISS 301: Integrated Social Science Research Methods (SB) or POS 301: Empirical Political Inquiry
(SB) or STS 301: Research in Science and Technology Studies (SB) (3)
STS 101: Introduction to Science, Technology and Society (SB) or STS 304: Science, Technology
and Society (SB) (3)

Electives (choose four) -- 12 credit hours
ISS 302: Scope of Social Science (SB) (3)
POS 316: American Political Institutions (3)
POS 325: Public Policy Development (SB) (3)
POS 485: Political Economy (SB) (3)
STS 302: Philosophy of Science and Technology (SB) (3)
STS 303: History of Science and Technology (H) (3)
STS 305: Science and Social Theory (SB) (3)
STS 306: Social Effects of Science and Technology (SB) (3)
STS 318: Science, Technology, and Government (SB) (3)
STS 325: Science, Technology, and Public Policy (SB) (3)
STS 328: Science, Technology, and Culture (SB) (3)
STS 329: Technology in Developing Countries (SB & G) (3)
STS 330: Information Technology and Globalization (SB & G) (3)
STS 331: Ethical Issues in Science and Technology (SB) (3)
STS 332: Global Issues in Science and Technology (SB) (3)
STS 364: Science, Technology, and National Security (SB) (3)

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