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Science and Technology Studies Graduate Certificate at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

A graduate certificate giving USC doctoral students a foundation in the interdisciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies, with tools for critical analysis of political, epistemological and cultural authority underpinning science and technology.

Duration: 16 units minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

One core course (SOCI 653, COMM 574 or HIST 542, 4 units) and 12 units of elective seminars across anthropology, communication, computer science, English, history and other fields. Students must also demonstrate an STS focus in their dissertation, with STS-expert faculty on the committee.

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Entry requirements

Open to PhD students in any USC program.

Duration: 16 units minimum

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