Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Studies of Science and Technology MinorPhilosophy Department
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Studies of Science and Technology, 746 Heller Hall, 271 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455; (612-625-6635; fax: 612-626-8380)
Email:
mcps@umn.edu
Studies of science and technology (SST) deals with a rapidly expanding field that seeks to understand the conceptual foundations, historical development, and social dimensions and context of science and technology. SST faculty are drawn from a number of research and teaching units dedicated in whole or in part to the history, philosophy, and social studies of science and technology.
The graduate SST minor is for students from any major who want to gain a deeper understanding of the nature and development of science and technology. It can be particularly valuable for students who are planning teaching careers in science or engineering, or those majoring in philosophy or history of science and technology. Students admitted to the SST minor will develop individual programs of study in consultation with the faculty and the director of graduate studies. Adjustments in program requirements can be made for students with relevant previous course experience.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Admission is contingent upon prior admission to a University of Minnesota master's or doctoral degree-granting program and is by permission of the director of graduate studies in SST.
Special Application Requirements:
Prospective students should contact director of graduate studies, Studies of Science and Technology.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A master's minor requires 7 graduate credits; the doctoral minor requires 12 graduate credits. Both minors must include HSCI 8112 or HMED 8112; one of either PHIL 8601, 8602, or 8605; and SST 8000 - Colloquium (one semester for master's, two for doctoral students). Doctoral students must also take one of the SST seminars (SST 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, or 8420) in an area primarily outside the student's major.
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