History of Science, Technology and Innovation, Minor
Build a foundation for advanced work in the humanities or in fields that bridge writing and technology. Explore connections that prepare you for deeper study across disciplines.
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Minor description
History of Science, Technology and Innovation minor description
Science and technology shape every facet of modern human life, but all too frequently, the underlying histories and ideas go unexamined. The minor program in the history of science, technology and innovation helps you understand how society reached its present state. The program also prompts you to reflect on what the future might hold by providing a foundation in the social and intellectual issues central to the intertwined histories of science, technology and ideas.
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This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The history of science, technology and innovation minor requires 15 credit hours. A minimum of six credit hours must be taken in courses offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required in all courses.
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HST 280 History of Science, Technology and Innovation
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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9 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00 cumulative GPA
Incompatible Majors: BA in history; BA in history of science, ideas and innovation
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this history of science technology and innovation minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
A minor in the history of science, technology and innovation can help students as they pursue careers in education, historical interpretation and conservation, law, compliance and regulation of technology, or any position that requires critical thinking, research and writing skills.
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School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526
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