Science, Technology, Health, and Society (BA)
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Department(s)
A major in Science, Technology, Health, and Society consists of 11 units:
1. Two of the following foundational courses:
a. STHS 200: History of Modern Science and Technology
b. PHIL 232: Philosophy of Science
c. SOAN 250: Sociology of Science and Technology
2. Electives: 5 units from the list below.
Students work with an STHS advisor to choose electives that fit their interest (for example, in Health & Medicine, Technology, the Life Sciences, etc.).
At least three of the five electives must be from Elective List #1.
3. One of the following Disciplinary Courses: 1 unit.
a. HIST 200
b. PHIL 321, PHIL 230, or PHIL 250
c. SOAN 298 or SOAN 299
4. Ancillary Courses: 2 units.
Two courses in the natural sciences, mathematics, or computer science (preferably in the same field of study).
5. Capstone Course: 1 unit.
STHS 480 Senior Practicum in Science, Technology, Health, and Society Studies.
Notes
1. Students must have a grade of C or higher in all courses for the major and minor.
2. No more than two electives can count toward another major or minor and three of the five electives must be above the 200-level.
3. Students must complete at least four units of the required upper-division (300-400 level) courses at Puget Sound. One of these 4 units may be a course taken as part of a study-abroad program, subject to approval in advance by the program director.
Each year, the STHS program will name a graduating major a Mott Greene Research Scholar for a distinguished senior capstone project. Each year, the program will also present one James Evans Research Award to a major in recognition of exceptional research skills. All graduating majors are eligible to be considered for Honors in the Major.
General Requirements for the Major or Minor
General university degree requirements stipulate that 1) at least four units of the major or three units of the minor be taken in residence at Puget Sound; 2) students earn at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in courses taken for the major or the minor; and 3) all courses taken for a major or minor must be taken for graded credit. Any exceptions to these stipulations are indicated in the major and minor degree requirements listed below.