The Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, and Society is a new interdisciplinary degree that combines coursework in social sciences, humanities, and selected fields in science and technology.
This customizable program offers students the opportunity to explore how political, economic, cultural, and social forces influence science and technology, and the ways science and technology impact society. As a science, technology, and society major, you'll focus on the aspects and approaches that are of greatest interest to you, while also gaining a strong foundation in core topics in the field. These include sustainability, the ethical aspects of science and technology, medicine and health, the history and sociology of science, human interaction with technologies and technological systems, the economics of innovation, and science and technology policy.
You'll also be trained in qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as geographic information systems, computational analysis, and intercultural communication, and you'll put these skills to use in an academically supervised professional internship or an academic capstone geared toward policy or program evaluation and analysis—meaning you can graduate with practical experience on your resume.
Program Overview
We look at how political, economic, cultural, and social forces influence science and technology, and the ways science and technology impact society. Students gain practical skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, geographic information systems, computational analysis, and intercultural communication.
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
Want some more great reasons?
- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938