Science, Technology, and Society

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

United States of America, Troy

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

United States of America , Troy

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines31-Aug-2022 15-Jan-2022

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Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 55,600 / year

Apply Date 15-Jan-2022

Next Intake 31-Aug-2022

Science, Technology, and Society

About

Overview This interdisciplinary program facilitates dual majoring with design, engineering, life sciences, sustainability, physics, and more.Detect patterns, analyze contradictions, dig deep to probe what others skim, and learn to ask better questions about where we are and how we got here.The B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a multidisciplinary social science and humanities degree program devoted to critical inquiry about the mutual shaping of science, technology, and society — learning to think in sophisticated ways about complex topics like illicit drug use, the global food system, robotics, genetics, water pollution, and climate change.OutcomesStudents who graduate from this program will have the ability to:Think critically about contemporary social problems, recognizing the matrix of factors that shape problems and constrain solutions.Research, write, and communicate effectively about complex social issues.Identify applications of social science and humanities knowledge to careers in industry, law, medicine, and public policy.Develop a research project that can launch graduate and professional studies.Cultivate a global perspective and an understanding of cultural differences.Analyze and respond to multiple viewpoints. I want to find another Bachelor Course

Students in the Science, Technology, and Society program at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seek to answer a critical question: How can science and technology contribute to a sustainable, democratic, and just future for everyone?

Disciplines

Sociology

Genetics

Cognitive Sciences

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : High School TranscriptLetter of RecommendationTest ScoresEssayApplication FeePortfolio (if required)Early Decision Agreement Form (if required)Requirements for International Students