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Science, Technology and Society [Arts]


Office of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Arts

The Interdisciplinary Program in Science, Technology, and Society offers both a Major and Minor. Information on faculty advisors for this program is available from the Office for Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of  Arts.

This interdisciplinary major or minor subject of concentration will enable students to apply the approaches of the social sciences and humanities to understand science and technology as human and social activities. It  will also enable them to study the impact of science and technology on societies past and present.

Major and Minor in Science, Technology and Society


See Bachelor of Arts (BA) .

See Cross-Listed Courses  regarding cross-listing regulations.

Major in Science, Technology, and Society


A major in Science, Technology, and Society requires a minimum of ★30 and a maximum ★48 at the senior level from approved cross-listed courses including ★6 at the 400-level. The following courses are required:

Note:


Consult the Undergraduate Advisor in Science, Technology and Society program for possible additions to this list. Additional courses would include “Topics in” courses, the content of which changes annually and remaining cross-listed courses.

Minor in Science, Technology, and Society


A minor in Science, Technology, and Society requires a minimum of ★15 to ★42 at the senior level including ★6 at the 300 or 400-level selected from the list of courses approved for use toward the major, including at least ★9 from the following: