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Liberal Arts Minors

GSTP - Science, Technology, and Policy

This minor provides students with both breadth and depth in the field of science and technology policy. It allows students to make connections between public policy and other scientific and technical fields. Exploration of contemporary science and technology policy issues will give students a foundation for understanding the policy process. Students will obtain a deeper understanding of what science and technology policy is and how it is integrated within a number of specific contexts.

Note: This Minor is closed to students enrolled in the Public Policy Degree Program or already taking a minor in Science, Technology, and Environmental Studies or Public Policy.

Required Course: 0508-540 Science and Technology Policy Seminar OR
0508-530 Seminar in Science, Technology, and the Environment

Plus, at least one of the following 400-level courses:
0508-441 Science and Technology Policy
0521-400 Foundations of Public Policy

Electives: If only one of the required 400 level courses are taken, select three electives from the following list; if two of the required 400 level courses are taken, select two electives from the following list:
0508-444 Social Consequences of Technology
0508-445 Biomedical Issues: Science and Technology
0508-447 Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies
0508-482 Energy and the Environment
0508-487 Special Topics in Environmental Studies
0521-408 Technological Innovation and Public Policy
0521-410 Information and Communication Policy
0521-449 Special Topics in Public Policy
0521-451 Energy Policy