PhD Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program in human and social dimensions of science and technology is an intellectually rigorous program with problem-oriented research. It prepares you to teach and conduct research using humanistic and social science methods on the social, historical, philosophical and policy foundations of science and technology, as well as on their current and future interactions with society.

What you will study

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Required Core (8 credit hours) HSD 601 HSD I: Human Dimensions of Science and Technology (4) HSD 602 HSD II: Science, Power and Politics (4) Electives and Research (64 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) HSD 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information This is a research degree, culminating in a dissertation, which must draw on multiple disciplinary perspectives.

Career pathways

Professionals with expertise in the human and societal dimensions of science, technology and innovation are in high demand across many sectors. Students can explore alumni employment data on the Rob Walton College of Global Futures employment data page . Career examples: director of operations, energy social scientist, executive director, information security manager, professor, research and development associate, research strategist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Rob Walton College of Global Futures. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts HSD academic record form a curriculum vitae or resume a personal statement a writing sample three letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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