Master of Science in Technology and Human Affairs

The M.S. in Technology and Human Affairs is designed for students who place a high priority on the social relevance of technology and who wish to focus their skills, with that orientation, on one or more of the areas of research and teaching in the department. While a core of courses in the department is required, the curriculum is designed to be flexible. Distinctive characteristics of this program include an emphasis on topical issues in, and policy-relevant aspects of, the social management of technology, the application of science and technology to contemporary societal problems, the assessment of the impacts of technology, and the analysis of public policy issues that involve science and technology.

The Curriculum

The M.S. in Technology and Human Affairs requires a minimum of 30 units. Required courses are EP 511 and 512, and at least two other courses bearing the EP designation, excluding EP 571, 580, and 581. No more than four 400-level courses may be counted toward the degree.

Admission

Admission to this degree program is open to students with a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds, including engineering mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, and some interdisciplinary majors such as environmental sciences. Prerequisites for admission include: one year of college-level mathematics, preferably including calculus and statistics; one year of social science, preferably including economics; and one year of natural science. One year means six or more units of Washington University equivalent course work.

A Master of Arts in Technology and Human Affairs is offered through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Information concerning the M. A. program can be obtained from the Department of Engineering and Policy.

Other Resources

* Engineering and Policy Graduate Course Descriptions
*Department of Engineering and Policy
*School of Engineering and Applied Science

Prepared by the Department of Engineering and Policy