Georgia Institute of Technology Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts 103 courses 122 total credits
The bachelor's degree in History, Technology, and Society (BS-HTS) is comparable to traditional degrees in history and sociology, but has several attributes that make it unique and give our students an edge over other liberal arts majors. A degree in HTS requires broad-based training in humanities, mathematics, computing, science, and social sciences, giving our majors a truly rigorous and broad education. The program's focus on global issues related to the origin and impact of technology and science is also distinctive, providing students with the critical tools needed to understand the development of the modern world. Students earning a degree in HTS may participate in both the International Plan and the Research Option, which enhance the undergraduate experience. Finally, the HTS curriculum allows one of the largest numbers of free electives of any major at Georgia Tech, giving our students a chance to pursue minor degrees, certificates, and other interests that prepare them for the broadest possible range of careers, from government and politics to law and medicine to journalism and business.
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences: Lab Science | 4 credits |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences: Lab Science | 4 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Field of Study: HTS Electives | 3 credits |
| Select two of the following:: HTS Elective | 3 credits |
| Non-Major Cluster | 12 credits |
| Free Electives | 18 credits |
| Total Credits | 122 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1301 or CS 1315 | Introduction to Computing or Introduction to Media Computation | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1712 or MATH 1552 | Survey of Calculus or Integral Calculus | 4 |
Political Science and U.S. History
HIST 2111 may also be replaced by INTA 1200, POL 1101, PUBP 3000.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History I or Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
MATH 1711 may also be replaced by MATH 1553.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1711 or MATH 1551 | Finite Mathematics or Differential Calculus | 4 |
Field of Study
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HTS 2101 | Historical and Social Research | 3 |
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History I or Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
| SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Select two of the following:
Major Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HTS 3102 | Social Theory and Social Structure | 3 |
Select two of the following:
Select 8 credit hours of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HTS 4001 | Seminar in United States History | 4 |
| HTS 4011 | Seminar in Sociology | 4 |
| HTS 4031 | Seminar in European History | 4 |
| HTS 4081 | Seminar in History of Technology | 4 |
| HTS 4086 | Seminar in Health, Medicine, and Society | 4 |
| HTS 4091 | Seminar in Global Issues | 4 |
| Total | 8 credits | |
HTS Specialization Electives
Select three classes from one of the following specialization groups: U.S. Society and Culture Global Studies Science, Technology, and Medicine Communities, Environment, and Sustainability Power, Inequality, and Social Justice Custom Specialization
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