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Program checklist · Ph.D.

Science and Technology Studies Ph.D.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Ph.D.
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
54.0104
Credits (computed from items)
43-58
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
194824
CourseShelf checklist
CK_194824_16dfac03
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Required Coursework

11 items
  1. STS0 696X
    Theory Option
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. 4000 2/6000-level electives 3
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Independent Studies and Readings Courses included as electives
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Credit Hours: 24 total
    Not resolved to a course
    24
  5. IHSS 6050
    Qualitative Research Writing
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  6. STSO 6010
    Concepts in Science and Technology Studies
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  7. STSO 6100
    Science and Technology Policy
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  8. STSO 6120
    Advanced Research Methods
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  9. STSO 6200
    Science and Technology Studies
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  10. STSO 9990
    Dissertation
    Not resolved to a course
    1-16
  11. PhD students must take a total of 30 Dissertation credit hours to complete the degree.
    Not resolved to a course

Footnotes

3 items
  1. Courses designated as “theory” are determined by the STS Graduate Committee.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. No more than 15 credits at the 4000-level are allowed. Credits from 1000- and 2000-level coursework cannot be applied to the Plan of Study.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. All course selections must be made in consultation with the Faculty advisor.
    Not resolved to a course
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