Master of Science in History and Sociology of Technology and Science
The School offers a program of graduate study in the history and sociology at the master's level. The two-year master's program consists of foundation courses in history, social theory, and research methods, as well as more specialized reading and research seminars. Students develop a strong general background in history and sociology, and acquire skills in research, social analysis, and writing. The program includes two tracks: a Technology and Science track and a Politics, Power, and Inequality track.
Technology and Science Track – Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HTS 6001 | Proseminar in Social Theory | 3 |
| HTS 6003 | Historical Methods | 3 |
| HTS 8803 | Special Topics (Politics, Power, and Inequality) | 3 |
| HTS 8803 | Special Topics (Communicating Social and Historical Research) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Methods in Social Research | ||
| Special Topics (Qualitative Methods in Social and Historical Research) | ||
| Electives 1,2 | 15 | |
| Select 2-5 of the following: | ||
| Proseminar in the History of Technology | ||
| Gender, Science, and Technology | ||
| Technology and Modern Culture | ||
| Studies in Science and Engineering | ||
| Development, Technology and Science | ||
| Topics in the History of Science | ||
| Sociology of Science and Technology | ||
| Sci Tech and the Economy | ||
| Inequality, Science and Technology | ||
| Science, Technology, and National Security | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
| Social and Cultural Studies of Biomedicine | ||
| Science and Technology Beyond Borders | ||
| Science, Technology & Soceity: Core Seminar | ||
| Select 0-3 from the following: | ||
| Social and Political History of the United States | ||
| Social and Political History of Europe | ||
| Social and Political History of the Nonwestern World | ||
| Business Organizations and Political Economy | ||
| The Environment in World History | ||
| Urbanization | ||
| Research Paper | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Electives may include no more than 6 credit hours of HTS 890X (Special Problems) or HTS 6801 (Research Paper) combined.
- 2
Students who wish to proceed to the PhD must take at least 3 hours of HTS 6801 (Research Paper).
Politics, Power, and Inequality Track - Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HTS 6001 | Proseminar in Social Theory | 3 |
| HTS 6003 | Historical Methods | 3 |
| HTS 8803 | Special Topics (Politics, Power, and Inequality) | 3 |
| HTS 8803 | Special Topics (Communicating Social and Historical Research) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Methods in Social Research | ||
| Special Topics (Qualitative Methods in Social and Historical Research) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select five of the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Proseminar in the History of Technology | ||
| Social and Political History of the United States | ||
| Social and Political History of Europe | ||
| Social and Political History of the Nonwestern World | ||
| Business Organizations and Political Economy | ||
| Gender, Science, and Technology | ||
| Technology and Modern Culture | ||
| Studies in Science and Engineering | ||
| Development, Technology and Science | ||
| Topics in the History of Science | ||
| Sociology of Science and Technology | ||
| The Environment in World History | ||
| Urbanization | ||
| Sci Tech and the Economy | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Inequality, Science and Technology | ||
| Science, Technology, and National Security | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
| Social and Cultural Studies of Biomedicine | ||
| Science and Technology Beyond Borders | ||
| Research Paper | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Students who wish to proceed to the PhD must take at least 3 hours of HTS 6801 (Research Paper).
BSMS Option
Admissions criteria. Students are eligible to apply for the program after completion of 45 semester credit hours at Georgia Tech, including HTS 2101, and if they show appropriate progress in their degree program thereafter. Admissions decisions will be based on GPA and letters of recommendation from faculty who have served as advisors or instructors.
GPA. Continuation in the program requires the student to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher in Ivan Allen classes.
Shared credit hours. Students utilizing the BSMS Option may share credit for two HTS 6000-level classes taken towards the MS degree in the place of their HTS Free Elective (upper division) and one of their HTS Specialization requirements.