Minor in Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy

Bachelor's degree

In Michigan Center (USA)

higher than £ 9000

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Michigan center (USA)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Minor in Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy (STEPP) is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University. The minor will expose students to policy-making processes at the local, state, national and international levels; examine historical trends and analyze social relationships; build a strong understanding of scientific principles used to formulate sound policy initiatives; and facilitate a linkage between policy-making and science, technology and the environment.

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Subjects

  • Public
  • Technology
  • Humanities

Course programme

The student must complete (21 to 27 credits):
Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy (3 credits):
The following course:
Introduction to Science, Technology, the Environment and Public Policy
History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Science (6 to 8 credits)
Two of the following courses:
History of Environmental Thought and Sustainability
Disease in Society: Introduction to Epidemiology
Introduction to Gender and Environmental Issues
American and European Health Care Since 1800
Seminar in Modern European History (W)
Science in a Global Context - Arts and Humanities (W)
Science in a Global Context - Social Sciences (W)
Science and Sex, Gender, Sexuality - Arts and Humanities (W)
Science and Sex, Gender, Sexuality - Social Sciences (W)
Science and the Environment - Arts and Humanities (W)
Science and the Environment - Social Sciences (W)
Scientific Practice - Arts and Humanities (W)
Scientific Practice - Social Sciences (W)
American and European Health Care since 1800
Evolution and Society
Science and Social Policy
Ethical Issues in Health care
Science, Technology and Society
Environment and Society
Science Applications (6 to 8 credits)
Complete two courses at the 200-level or above which consists primarily of natural science. Integrative Studies courses can not fulfill this requirement. Students should check with the STEPP Coordinator to ensure that the particular course chosen will fulfill this requirement.
Public Policy (6 to 8 credits)
Two of the following courses:
Public Policy Issues in the Agri-Food System
Global Agri-Food Industries and Markets
Global Issues in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Environmental and Natural Resource Policy in Michigan
Environmental and Natural Resource Law
Economics of Developing Countries
Natural Resource Policy
Food Laws and Regulation
Biodiversity Conservation Policy and Practice
Global Issues in Fisheries and Wildlife
Special Topics in Fisheries and Wildlife
Science and the Public - Arts and Humanities (W)
Science and the Public - Social Sciences (W)
Advances in Science and Technology - Arts and Humanities (W)
Advances in Science and Technology - Social Sciences (W)
Medicine and Health - Arts and Humanities (W)
Medicine and Health - Social Sciences (W)
Philosophy of Technology (W)
Political Economy and Comparative Public Policymaking
International Environmental Policy
Applied Public Policy Research Seminar
Capstone Course (3 credits):
The following course:
Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy Capstone

Minor in Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy

higher than £ 9000