B.A. or B.S. in Professional Studies CONCENTRATION:
TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE & SOCIETY Integrate the study of science, engineering and/or technology with its social and cultural impact. UAH’s Bachelor of Arts or Science in Professional Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that provides concentrations to best match your professional and personal goals. The Technology, Science and Society concentration coursework provides a broad understanding of the technical, historical and social dimensions of science and technology. Curriculum options include engineering, the natural sciences, computer science, information sciences, business, the social sciences, and/or humanities. The curriculum provides an interdisciplinary approach to explore the significance, challenges and effects that science and technology present to society. Courses will allow students to incorporate technical scientific knowledge with analytical thinking from a social perspective.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Technology, Science and Society graduates typically occupy careers such as: • Business Law • Public/Community Service • Technical Writing • Research • Politics/Policy • Conservation • Public Health • Quality and Regulatory Compliance • Health and Safety
SKILL SET: • Balance technical knowledge with verbal and written communication • Effectively adapt technical information to non-technical situations • Comprehend the significance, challenges, and effects of science and technology present to society • Understand how to incorporate technical and scientific knowledge with analytical thinking from a social perspective • Develop quantitative and qualitative skills • Easily adapt from a technical environment to a business environment
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PROGRAM OF STUDY
Charger Foundation (General Ed – 41 hours) AG SC Ar ea
Hour s
I II
1
III
IV1
Freshman Composition
3-6
Fine Arts
3
Humanities (literature)
3
Humanities (literature or non-literature)
3
Humanities/Fine Arts
3
Mathematics
3-4
Natural Sciences (lab)
8
History
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (non-history)
6
History/SBS
3
1
Take either 1 EH (Literature) + 2 HY (History) or 2 EH (Literature) + 1 HY (History). Take no more than s ix hours in a single discipline in Area II or Area IV.
General Electives2 (27-34 hours) Choose any course at any level, not required to be major-related. 2
Up to 34 hours of technical credit may be accepted as electives.
Interdisciplinary Core ( 18 hours) PRO 301
Theories and Practices of Adult Learning w/permission)
(waived
PRO 310
Academic Writing for Professional Studies
3
PRO 320
Interdisciplinary Perspectives & Critical Thinking
3
PRO 325
Interdisciplinary Research & Applications
3
PRO 498
Inquiry & Learning
3
PRO 499
Capstone Experience: Research Thesis/Project
3
3
A Note about Professional Studies (PRO) Courses: • PRO 301 is held in a 7 week term and is offered either as a hybrid course, meeting one evening each week with the majority of the work being done online, or it can be taken completely online. • PRO 310, PRO 320, and PRO 325 are held in 7 week terms and are offered completely online. • PRO 498 is held in a 10 week term and must be taken in the next to last semester before graduation. • PRO 499 is held in a full semester (fall, spring, or summer) and must be taken in the graduating semester. In lieu of meeting in a traditional classroom setting or online, at the start of the semester, students will set a time, date, and method to check in with the instructor each week. Check-ins can be in person or via email, phone, Skype, or Zoom.
Technology, Science & Society Concentration (30 Hours) PRO 322
Technology, Science & Society for Interdisciplinary Studies
3
Science, Engineering, and/or Technology Related Courses
12-21
Arts, Humanities & Social Science Related Courses
9-18
Total Degree Requirements
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Admission Requirements • Minimum 2.0 GPA at a regionally accredited institution • Meeting with BPS faculty/advisor
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