Humanities and Social Sciences

The Humanities and Social Sciences program at Stevens Institute of Technology gives students the opportunity to examine themselves, their culture, and their history as well as the culture and history of others.

It strives to empower technologists, engineers, and scientists with the ability to speak and write in a manner that is literate and articulate, to think creatively, and to be more ethically responsible.  Similarly, it strives to empower its humanists and artists with the knowledge necessary to become leaders in their fields.  

The Humanities and Social Sciences program at Stevens Institute of Technology offers majors in a variety of fields:

B.A. in HISTORY

Students who study history at Stevens Institute of Technology will have the opportunity to examine the past so that they will better understand the present and the future.  In particular, they will examine the ways that science and technology have developed over time and how those developments shape our contemporary society and inform our future.  

B.A. in LITERATURE

The Stevens Institute of Technology major in literature examines genres, movements, literary periods, and major authors from around the world and emphasizes reading, writing about, and discussing great books.  These works, periods, genres, and authors are frequently discussed with a particular focus on considerations of how they portray science and technology. 

B.A. in PHILOSOPHY

The major in philosophy at Stevens Institute of Technology allows students to examine how technological innovation intersects with philosophical inquiry and also allows them to apply philosophical analysis to practical and societal issues that have arisen as a result of technological advancement.

B.A. in SOCIAL SCIENCES

The social sciences are a group of related disciplines which uses scientific methods to study human behavior.  Students who study social sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology will be exposed to courses in psychology, sociology, and political science in order to examine the behaviors of individuals, groups, and cultural and political institutions.

 

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Faculty Spotlight

Jonathan Wharton

Assistant Professor, History, Social Sciences, Political Science

What are your research areas of interest?

State and local politics as I find politics fascinating especially as it relates to redeveloping urban communities. It's great to see neighborhoods come back to life and often public policies help spur revitalization.

What are some of the courses you are currently teaching?

I currently teach US Presidency and two sections of National Government. I teach National Government every fall to help advance civics education and to have students follow current events.

What can students expect when they take a class with you?

Students can expect enticing discussions, engaging debates and an overall dramatic experience in the classroom or outdoors on a nice day. But I have high expectations that students not only participate in class discussions, but that they also write substantial and well-cited papers.

What do you like to do when you're not teaching?

Kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, golfing - pretty much anything outdoors. I'm a big music buff so attending jazz shows, operas and outdoor concerts are a passion of mine. But going to baseball and hockey games is a favorite pastime as well. Of course traveling (especially to cities) and dining out is my guilty pleasure.