Overview

At Science, Technology, and Society at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this interdisciplinary program facilitates dual majoring with design, engineering, life sciences, sustainability, physics, and more.

Key Facts

Students pursuing the B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society investigate the social and historical dimensions of science, engineering, and medicine.

The STS major is designed for intellectually curious, socially conscious, and self-motivated students who seek a well-rounded education. STS provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum in history, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, political science, and design studies.

Students who graduate from this program will have the ability to:

Think critically about contemporary social problems, recognizing the matrix of factors that shape problems and constrain solutions.

Research, write, and communicate effectively about complex social issues.

Identify applications of social science and humanities knowledge to careers in industry, law, medicine, and public policy.

Develop a research project that can launch graduate and professional studies.

Cultivate a global perspective and an understanding of cultural differences.

Analyze and respond to multiple viewpoints.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

ethical, legal, and social dimensions of science, medicine, computing, and engineering.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Troy, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Cognitive Science Genetics View 131 other Bachelors in Cognitive Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript

Letter of Recommendation

Test Scores

Essay

Application Fee

Portfolio (if required)

Early Decision Agreement Form (if required)

Requirements for International Students

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

64400 USD / year

≈ 64400 USD / year
Out-of-State

64400 USD / year

≈ 64400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64400 USD / year

≈ 64400 USD / year

Living costs

Troy

United States

958 - 2088 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Troy

Funding

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