Science and Technology Studies M.S.

The Department of Science and Technology Studies offers a Master of Science degree in Science and Technology Studies.

Outcomes of the Graduate Curriculum

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to engage in the following interlocking practices:

• Apply concepts that demonstrate knowledge about the mutual shaping of society, science and technology.
• Analyze, compare, and show critical understanding within chosen research focus.
• Design and articulate research problems and conduct original research.
• Communicate effectively to specialized and general audiences.

Graduation Requirements

• Thirty (30) credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree
• No more than 15 credit hours of 4000-4990 courses may count toward the degree or be applied to the Plan of Study.
• Individual course requirements can be waived or substituted by the Graduate Program Director when required courses are not offered or under other exceptional circumstances (without reduction to the total number of credits required for the degree).
• MS students must successfully complete a Master’s Thesis or Master’s Internship.