The Science, Technology & Society (STS) Bachelors Degree at York University is designed for students eager to understand the intricate interplay between scientific advancements, technological innovations, and their profound societal impacts. In a world grappling with complex challenges like digital surveillance, climate change, AI ethics, and genomics, this program equips you with the critical lens to analyse these issues. You will explore how scientific knowledge is produced, disseminated, and contested, preparing you to become a thoughtful scientist, engineer, policymaker, or informed citizen capable of navigating the ethical and social dimensions of emerging technologies.
You will study this undergraduate program full-time on campus over four years, engaging with core courses such as Introduction to Science, Technology and Society, History of Modern Science, and Technology in the Modern World. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and social responsibility, culminating in a Capstone: Science, Technology and Society Seminar in your final year. You will graduate with a unique interdisciplinary skillset, prepared for diverse career paths in policy, research, advocacy, or any field where understanding the societal implications of science and technology is paramount.