Certificate of Humanities and Social Sciences in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

About this programme

Read the Gazette profile on this certificate program , which includes an interview with the program director. The Certificate in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology is administered by the Department of Classics. This certificate program explores human understanding of and interaction with the natural world. The time frame reaches from the European Bronze Age to the present. This approach combines the methods and subjects of several disciplines, demonstrates our indebtedness to the thinkers and makers of the past, and also illustrates the far-reaching effects of human activities on the natural world and on present and future societies. The foundation course in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology is intended to integrate the material and provide a common focus at the beginning of the program. The certificate offers specialized preparation for students interested in studying subjects such as Archaeology, Classics, History, Philosophy, and Religion. The Certificate will also appeal to students studying in the areas of Engineering, Medicine, Science, and Pharmacy. Students wishing to declare a Certificate in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology are encouraged to consult with the Program Coordinator to discuss the requirements of the program. Information about declaring a program of study in the Faculty of HSS is available at www.mun.ca/HSS/undergraduate/declare . The Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology consists of a minimum of 21 credit hours in eligible courses as prescribed below: