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History of Science, Technology and Innovation ,Minor

History of Science, Technology and Innovation, Minor

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Study the social, historical and intellectual impacts of science, innovation and technology on our world. This is great preparation for advanced work in humanities or in fields bridging writing and technology.

Description

Science and technology shape every facet of modern human life, but all too frequently the underlying histories and ideas go unexamined. The minor program in the history of science, technology and innovation helps students understand how society reached its present state. The program also prompts students to reflect on what the future might hold by providing a foundation in the social and intellectual issues central to the intertwined histories of science, technology and ideas.

At a glance
Program requirements

The history of science, technology and innovation minor requires 15 credit hours, including a minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken in courses offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required in all courses.
Required Course -- 3 credit hours
Electives (choose four) -- 12 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: 2.00 cumulative GPA

Incompatible Majors: BA in history; BA in history of science, ideas and innovation

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.

Career opportunities

Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

A minor in the history of science, technology and innovation can help students as they pursue careers in education, historical interpretation and conservation, law, compliance and regulation of technology, or any position requiring critical thinking, research and writing skills.

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3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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