Science, Technology & SocietyBS

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Department

The Science, Technology & Society program at South Dakota Mines bridges social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and the humanities to prepare graduates for impactful careers in law, environmental studies, policy, business, and more. Faculty in the Department of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences offer engaging courses that explore the social and human dimensions of science and technology.

Why Mines?

Take advantage of award-winning instructors, small class sizes, and ready access to undergraduate research opportunities, co-ops and internships, and activities and organizations.

Application Instructions

Featured Courses

History and Philosophy of Science
Computers in Society
Current Bioethical Issues
Environmental Policy and Law
Criminology
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society

Credits

120 credits
Course Catalog

STS blog: The Novum

Info Sheet

Take advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive different industries to find the best fit for your interests.

Potential Employers

Monument Health
Northwestern Mutual
Freeport McMoRan
Indian Health Service
SD Department of Labor
US Air Force

Career Examples

Community and government
Science and technology
Military
Law enforcement
Education - science and math teachers
Science lobbyists

Science, Technology, and Society, BS

Have more questions?

Department Head:
Dr. Kyle Knight

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Dept.

Kyle.Knight@sdsmt.edu

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