History and Philosophy of Science ,Certificate
Biotechnology, Ecology, Microbiology, Organisms, life sciences, molecular
Do you have a curious mind and an interest in the way philosophical views and scientific discovery are interconnected throughout our history? Make a powerful contribution to the future of human health by exploring how this complex interaction influences human society and cultural production.
In the history and philosophy of science undergraduate certificate program, students explore central questions about the nature of science and how it develops and changes.
Students examine how scientific claims are justified, and they investigate the social and moral implications of the changing scientific landscape as well as major landmarks in the development of science. They develop the skills to recognize and articulate scientific reasoning, gaining a deeper understanding of how the science of any era is shaped by prior events.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
All courses counting toward the certificate must be approved by an undergraduate advisor in the School of Life Sciences and passed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. The certificate requires 18 credit hours from the HPS and PHI prefixes. Required Course: Electives: At least 12 credit hours must be upper-division. Depending upon a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses maybe needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
PHI 314 Philosophy of Science, HU (3)
Of the remaining 15 hours to be completed, at least nine credit hours must be taken in HPS courses.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Present historical and philosophical perspectives on science.
- Critically communicate research at the intersections of history and philosophy in science.
There is a growing need for innovation in public health and scientific advancement. Graduates of this certificate program have acquired critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities that are in high demand to address this need.
Graduates who have combined this program with a major program of study are well prepared for roles in a variety of fields, including biology, medicine, law and ethics. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic, government or clinical positions.
School of Life Sciences
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