Human Context of Science and Technology (HCST) is an upper-level undergraduate certificate program.
Track your progress towards your HCST certificate.
Total Credits: 24
The program has a three-part structure:
1. A required introductory course, HCST 100 (three hours)
2. Electives chosen from a list of prescribed courses (twelve hours)
3. Natural science/engineering/math component (nine hours)
1. HCST 100 (3 credits) [Writing-intensive (WI), Arts and Humanities (AH) (GEP)]
Students are required to take HCST 100.
2. Electives (12 hours)
Students are required to take four electives from the HCST elective list, at least one of which must be HCST 499. Only two courses from within one discipline (including cross-listed courses) may be counted toward the required four courses. The director can approve substitutions for courses that satisfy the requirements of an HCST elective but are not officially listed.
See the electives list for dozens of interdisciplinary courses to choose from!
3. Natural Science/Technology/Math component (9 hours)
In addition to studying critical literature about science and technology, students must become acquainted with science, technology, and/or math by completing 9 credits of Science, Mathematics, or Engineering courses. This includes courses with Science (S) or Math (M) GEP designation or any courses taught in the College of Engineering and Information Technology or
College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences.
With the approval of the Director, students may include science or technology-based courses taught in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to cover the Natural Science/Technology/Math component. Courses used to cover the Natural Science/Technology/Math component may not also be used to cover the Electives component of the HCST Certificate requirements.
For all courses, a grade of “C” or better is required.
To receive the certificate, don’t forget to declare your intention to pursue the certificate with the registrar. Download the form, fill it out, and submit it as instructed. Get in touch with Blake Francis if you have questions!