The mission of SJSU Online is to expand higher education access and degree attainment for learners requiring a fully online degree pathway. This upper division degree completion program is offered through a special session that requires a separate application process. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed to tackle complex issues that require a holistic perspective. By combining insights from various academic disciplines, specialized knowledge, and diverse methodologies, students develop the skills to integrate different fields of study. This program emphasizes the practice and application of interdisciplinary thinking, empowering students to create innovative solutions to multifaceted challenges. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree offers a wide range of concentrations that apply the interdisciplinary approach to specific areas of inquiry. The BA in Interdisciplinary Studies- Science, Technology & Society Concentration, offered by the Department of Anthropology, is designed to provide a broad overview of the complex interconnections between science, technology, and society across different times and places. Students will explore a wide range of topics, including: the social production of science and technology; the roles of scientists, engineers, policymakers, corporations, and the public in shaping science; scientific controversies and debates; and the ethical implications of scientific research and technological advancements. Courses focus on how technologies shape human behavior, social organization, and culture; and, conversely, how human behavior, social organization, and culture shape technologies. Course materials are drawn from various fields, including anthropology, engineering, environmental science, history, philosophy, and sociology, among others.

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