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The History and Sociology of Technology and Science master and doctoral degree programs train students in advanced scholarly research on the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of science and technology, past and present.

Master's Program   Ph.D. Program

Though highly interdisciplinary, the graduate program is housed in a single academic unit – Georgia Tech's School of History and Sociology (HSOC) – and thus enjoys close relationships among faculty and students.  The HSOC community also benefits from being located in the liberal arts college of one of the country's premier engineering universities.

Students and faculty may take advantage of the Tech library’s outstanding collection of technical literature and also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the Schools of Public Policy, International Affairs, Urban Planning, and Economics. A shared storage facility and borrowing privileges with Emory University extend ready access to scholarship in many subfields of history and sociology. Tech’s proximity to Emory University, Georgia State, and the Atlanta University Center is also an asset. Students in the Ph.D. program come from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, including history, sociology, and science- and engineering-related fields, and recent Ph.D.s have gone on to both academic and professional careers. The faculty includes primarily historians and sociologists. Students emerge with strong training in both fields, and they also develop a unique perspective that transcends conventional categories. While many faculty members’ research programs center on science and technology, the program is also enriched by the presence of specialists in American, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern history, political, economic, and historical sociology; business, economic, political, and environmental history; sports, technology and society; and sociology of race and gender.

Helen Anne Curry Director of Graduate Studies [email protected]

Ph.D. Program

The History and Sociology of Technology and Science doctoral degree program trains exceptionally qualified students for a variety of academic and professional careers.

Led by a multi-disciplinary faculty, it encourages students to develop rigorous scholarship on important issues regarding the place of science and technology in modern human affairs. The program offers a genuinely integrative education, melding specialized study pertaining to science and technology with traditional disciplinary training. Students choose to concentrate in one of two disciplinary areas: technology, science, and modern history, or sociology of science and technology. Students achieve the Ph.D. through successful completion of comprehensive examinations and a dissertation, as well as other requirements. Upon receiving the degree, they pursue diverse career pathways. Many graduates have made careers as college faculty in history, sociology, or an area of science and technology studies. Others exploit their unique cross-disciplinary knowledge and analytical abilities outside the academy in think tanks, public agencies, and private business.

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Master's Program

The History and Sociology of Technology and Science master's degree program appeals to a broad range of students and professionals.

Those with technical backgrounds are exposed to broad socio-historical perspectives on science and technology, while those with backgrounds in the humanities and social sciences develop an aptitude for tackling scientific and technical questions. All students gain skills in social analysis and in oral and written communication, which serve to enhance employment opportunities in a variety of occupations. The master's in history and sociology can be a jumping-off point for further professional training in law, business, or public policy and is an asset to those seeking careers in museums, historical agencies, or other public history and public service organizations. It is an excellent opportunity for those interested in high school or community college teaching and for current teachers seeking to upgrade their training and incorporate new materials into the classroom. In addition, it is often a first step for students pursuing a Ph.D.

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A Community of Scholars

School of History and Sociology graduate students are immersed in a culture of scholarly inquiry and research.

Through courses, seminars, and individual meetings, they interact closely with faculty and colleagues who have earned international reputations for their outstanding scholarship. Numerous special initiatives and programs, including the HSOC Speaker's Series, help sustain and reinvigorate this vibrant, creative atmosphere.   Learn more about the cutting-edge research being conducted in the School of History and Sociology

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Additional Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Sociology has the following requirements:

  • Applicants must submit scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the GRE.
  • Applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation from faculty personally acquainted with the applicant’s academic achievements.
  • Applicants must submit a sample of their written scholarly work (e.g., their term/research paper).  

Degree Requirements

Professional specialization in data analysis.

The M.A. Only Program is a minimum 31 credit hour degree program beyond the Bachelor’s degree (25 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of internship and capstone paper). If a student needs to take SOCI 3010: Social Statistics, SOCI 3020: Research Methods, and/or SOCI 3030: Sociological Theory (or their equivalents, as determined by the Director of Graduate Studies), these courses must be taken as non-credit prerequisites for SOCI 8010   , SOCI 8020   , and SOCI 8030   . The M.A.-Only Program consists of a Master’s Core (1), Master’s Electives (2), and Other Master’s Requirements (3).

Students with post-Bachelor’s degree course work from other accredited institutions may petition to transfer up to 6 hours (2 courses) of course work towards the M.A. degree following petition to, and approval by, the departmental Director of Graduate Studies. With the approval of the departmental Director of Graduate Studies, up to 6 hours (2 courses) of advanced data analysis may be taken in a related field or fields with approval of graduate director.

  • Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (“B”) or better and must receive a grade of “B” or better in each of the required courses. If a student receives a lower grade in a required course, the student must repeat the course the very next time the course is offered to rectify the grade.
  • The total number of hours must include a minimum of 25 hours in sociology in the Department of Sociology at Georgia State University.

Master’s Core Course Work (16 Hours)

  • SOCI 8010 - Intermediate Sociological Statistics 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 8020 - Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 8342 - Qualitative Methods in Sociology 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 9010 - Multivariate Sociological Data Analysis 4 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 9020 - Advanced Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours

Master’s Elective Course Work (9 Hours or 3 Courses)

Substantive area.

  • SOCI 8030 - Sociological Theory I 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 8102 - Life Course Sociology 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 9230 - Sociology of Health & Illness 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 8156 - Sexuality and Society 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 8216 - Gender and Society 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 8212 - Race and Ethnic Relations 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 8226 - Urban Sociology 3 Credit Hours

Advanced Data Analysis or Data Collection

  • EPRS 9570 - Hierarchical Linear Modeling I 3 Credit Hours
  • GEOS 6520 - Quantitative Spatial Analysis 3 Credit Hours
  • PHPH 7711 - Epidemiologic Methods I 3 Credit Hours
  • PHPH 8890 - Special Topics in Biostatistics 1 to 6 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 8900 - Special Topics in Sociology 3 Credit Hours
  • GERO 8700 - Special Topics in Gerontology 3 Credit Hours
  • SOCI 9050 - Special Topics in Social Research Methods 3 Credit Hours
  • Any other methods course that the student would like to take with permission from the graduate director and the course instructor.

Substantive or Methodological Elective

One additional substantive or methodological elective of your choice from either offerings (a) or (b).

Other Master’s Requirements (6 Hours)

  • SOCI 8997 - Capstone  3 Hours
  • SOCI 8980 - Sociology Internship 1 to 6 Credit Hours

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