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Twin Cities Campus
Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy MinorHHH Administration
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Student Services, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-3800; fax: 612-626-0002)
The graduate minor in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) provides students with the skills and knowledge to study public issues arising at the intersection of science, technology, environment and society that shape economic development, environmental sustainability, human health, and well-being. The STEP graduate minor is designed to facilitate a cohort experience through the required survey course, PA 5711, additional coursework offered by STEP and STEP-affiliated faculty, and opportunities outside of the classroom through the Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (CSTEP). Students pursuing the STEP minor are strongly encouraged to participate in the activities of CSTEP, particularly the regular STEP Feedback and Research (STEP-FAR) seminar.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
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.
Up to 3 credits may be taken on an S/N grade basis. All other courses must be completed with grades of B or better. Specific coursework is chosen in consultation with the student's minor adviser or director of graduate studies.
Required Course
PA 5711 - Science, Technology & Environmental Policy
(3.0 cr)
Environmental Systems Thinking
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
PA 5712 {Inactive}
(1.5 cr)
·
PA 5715 - Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
(1.5 cr)
·
PA 5722 - Economics of Environmental Policy
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5741 - Risk, Resilience and Decision Making
(1.5 cr)
·
PA 5742 {Inactive}
(1.5 cr)
·
PA 5743 {Inactive}
(1.5 cr)
·
PA 5752 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
APEC 5721 - Economics of Science and Technology Policy
(3.0 cr)
Focus Area
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
PA 5721 - Energy Systems and Policy
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5723 - Water Policy
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5724 - Climate Change Policy
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5731 - Emerging Sciences and Technologies: Policy, Ethics and Law
(3.0 cr)
·
PA 5751 - Addressing Climate and Energy Challenges at the Local Scale
(3.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Masters
Doctoral
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 6.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PA 5723/WRS 5101 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |