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Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Society

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The increasingly complex nature of modern life has steadily eroded the distinctions traditionally made between social and technical issues. Leaders among scientists, engineers, policy-makers, managers, investors, and educators must base their decisions on a diverse array of data, new tools for gathering and evaluating this data, integrated systems of information, and interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. In an era of expanding global investment and complex regulation, opportunities will accrue to those who can identify potential problems early and formulate multifaceted, long-term, and viable solutions.

The graduate program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) targets this new leadership cadre. STS at Drexel integrates the study of history, science and technology, public policy, and contemporary social and political issues. It combines core courses in the history of science and technology with classes that focus on gender and race, democratic institutions, ethics, and future challenges to industry and government. The program also provides a unique international orientation, which recognizes the crucial context of globalization in the advancement of science and technology and the broad implications of scientific research and innovation in the politics and history of the modern world.

Prospective students for the M.S. in STS see this educational opportunity as an essential factor in their skill enhancement and career advancement. They are recent college graduates in the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and engineering; middle and high school teachers; and professionals in businesses, city and state government offices, and area hospitals. Students can attend full time or part time and complete all coursework in the evening.

For additional information, visit the Masters Program in Science, Technology, and Society web page.