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Communication and Culture
Science, Technology and Society Program
Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Co-operative Education Program
What is Science, Technology and Society?
Science, Technology and Society is the study of the role of science as a cultural and political force in shaping modern society and the role social forces play in determining our science and technology. From the air we breathe and the food we eat to the conversations we share and the journeys we make, science and technology play a critical role in everyday life around the globe.
In Science, Technology and Society you will study and gauge the effects of science on our quality of life. By extension, you will learn to assess the benefits and drawbacks of innovation. You will acquire insight into human culture, values and concerns along with how society shapes science's potential and technology's limitations.
You will also study how scientific knowledge and technological artifacts (products) are constructed, debated, developed, accepted or rejected and marketed.
In an age of dizzying scientific and technological advances, we consider the question: what does it all mean? In looking for answers, this degree program examines the exciting and sometimes controversial relationship between people and the search for and development of scientific knowledge and technology. Our goal is to build a clear, informed understanding of issues and the basis for policy decisions.
To achieve this, program studies include:
- The history, philosophy, traditions and heritage of modern science and technology.
- Science and technology in society, Canadian scientific policy and technology development, and information technology in society.
- Study of one science area up to the 400-level.
What Can You Do as a STAS Grad?
- The program provides tools for policy analysis - government work on economic development, health, energy, natural resources, and post-secondary education is open.
- In the private sector, program graduates are valuable strategic planners in large corporations and in management consulting firms. An MBA is an important supplement to the BA or B.Sc.
- The program is a good "stepping stone" to post bachelor's degree opportunities. Recent graduates have gone on to graduate degrees including the MBA, Health Sciences, Education, Law, Journalism, Communication Studies, Project Management, or Architecture.
- Science Studies graduate programs at U of C and in Canada, the US, and Europe offer opportunities to become a research scholar and/or university instructor in this area.
- Some recent graduates currently work in: communications for a hi-tech firm, web design, medicine, architecture, business analysis, economic development policy, a research granting agency, and teaching.
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Have More Questions?
For comprehensive advise on your program of studies, contact:
Undergraduate Programs Office
4th Floor, MacEwan Student Centre
403-220-5881
http://www.ucalgary.ca/upo
For more details on the Science, Technology and Society program, contact:
Dr. Cooper Langford
Program Co-ordinator
Phone: (403) 220-3228
Email: chlangfo@ucalgary.ca
The Faculty of Communication and Culture has a Director of Students, a full-time faculty member whose job is to help you make the most of your experience as a student in C&C. If you have questions about academic mentoring, student success skills, extra-curricular involvement, transition from high school to university, or what life will be like as a Communication and Culture student, Dr. Dawn Johnston can help you out.
Please contact her at:
Dr. Dawn Johnston
Director of Students
Phone: (403) 220-3199
Email: debjohns@ucalgary.ca
For more course information visit the University Calendar.