Science, Technology & Society Bachelor's Degree
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of ScienceAvailable
On campusExplore the social forces shaping knowledge creation and examine how science and technology impacts modern society.
In this major, students integrate technology with the humanities and social sciences, preparing to lead in a rapidly evolving world. Classroom debates consider critical 21st-century issues such as climate change, economics, poverty, disease, and artificial intelligence.
Catalyze Career Success
Powered by their technology-infused education, our alumni launch into careers across a number of industries.
Medical Scribe, Scribe America
Editorial Content Analyst, Thomas Publishing
Graduate Student in Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Medical Student, St. George Medical School
Graduate Student in Applied Psychology, Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences
Proposal Coordinator, Citelum North America
Graduate Student in Climate and Society Program, Columbia University
Research Assistant, Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensics Research (DFR) Lab
Tech-Powered Curriculum
Students in Stevens' bachelor's degree in science, technology, and society (STS) consider humanity's progress within broad, historical, and political contexts. The scientific, mathematical, and technological rigor synonymous with a Stevens' education serves as the curriculum's backbone.
What does the four-year study plan entail?
Below, explore the courses included in the four-year study plan for the science, technology, and society bachelor's degree at Stevens. See complete details and requirements of the major in Stevens' academic catalog.
First Year
Foundations in Critical Inquiry
Intro to Science & Tech Studies
Intro to Political Science
Intro to Science Communication
History of Science & Technology
Calculus for Business & Lib Arts
Computer Science
Microeconomics
Sophomore Year
Introduction to Math Logic
Discrete Mathematics
Images of Science in Literature
Theories of Human Nature
Into to Sociology
Medical Humanities
Biology & Biotechnology
General Electives
Junior Year
Writing & Research Methods
Creative Programming
Microbiology
Media Culture & Theory
Studies in the Scientific Revolution
Philosophy of Science
Environmental Ethics
Biological Psychology
Senior Year
Senior Thesis
Biological Chemistry
Sociology of Science & Tech
Health Informatics
Contemporary Art
History of Medicine
Science Fiction
Rhetoric & Technical Writing
What is a secondary concentration?
Cutting across academic disciplines, STS majors often pursue complementary coursework in science and engineering. A secondary concentration is comprised of five courses and establishes advanced skills in a scientific, technological, or professional field. Examples of secondary concentrations include:
Biology
Green Engineering
Computer Science
Data Visualization
Pre-Law and Public Policy
What is a senior thesis?
The culmination of a student's academic experience at Stevens, the thesis is a significant piece of original research designed and executed under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students contribute to academia’s existing body of knowledge, becoming scholars in their own right.
HASS thesis writers present their findings at the annual Innovation Expo, celebrating their intellectual curiosity and hard work.
