Certificates - School of History, Technology & Society

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The School of History, Technology, and Society (HTS) awards certificates in recognition of concentrated knowledge in a given area.

Students can focus their social science courses and acquire advanced knowledge in five areas: History, Sociology, African-American Studies, Asian Affairs, or European Affairs.

The certificate demonstrates your achievement in areas beyond your major to employers and graduate institutions, and is helpful to students going on to graduate study in law, medicine, or business. It adds breadth both to your education and to your resume. By scheduling your courses carefully, you can earn a certificate by taking only one additional course beyond the standard social science requirements met by all Tech students. Beyond the introductory level courses, all history and sociology classes are listed as HTS courses. The course title usually indicates whether the class is history or sociology.

If you would like more information, or are interested in a certificate, please consult with the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, Amy D'Unger (124 Old Civil Engineering Building). To make an appointment with Dr. D'Unger, go to the Georgia Tech online advising appointment scheduler. To participate in the program, you need only fill out a very simple form with the help of the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Certificates in History, Technology and Society (HTS)

History

Students may choose courses in such areas as Modern European and American Economic, Social, and Industrial History, Southern History, African- American History, the History of Technology, and other topical or comparative areas.

Requirements

Twelve hours of HTS history courses, approved by the School.
Nine of the twelve hours must be at the 3000 level or above.
Three hours taken outside of history may be counted toward the certificate, with approval of the School.
All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis, and a grade of C or better must be received in each course.

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Sociology

Students may choose courses in areas such as the Sociology of Development, Technology and Society, Sociology of Work and Industry, Politics and Society, Social Issues and Public Policy, Gender and Society, and the Sociology of Science, among other topics.

Requirements

Twelve hours of HTS sociology courses, approved by the School.
Nine of the twelve hours must be at the 3000 level or above.
Three hours taken outside of sociology may be counted toward the certificate, with approval of the School.
All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis, and a grade of C or better must be received in each course.
Students majoring in HTS may not earn a certificate in sociology.

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African-American Studies

Students may choose courses in areas such as African-American History, Southern History, Twentieth Century History, and the Immigrant Experience, among other topics. Students also select from courses offered through the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture on subjects such as race, ethnicity, and literature.

Requirements

The Certificate in African-American Studies, offered jointly by the School of History, Technology, and Society and the School of Literature, Communication and Culture, recognizes the achievement of concentrated knowledge in a subject area. This certificate allows students to choose courses on such topics as African-American history, southern history, twentieth-century literature and history, the immigrant experience, and explorations of race in America.

Twelve hours of appropriate HTS and LCC courses, approved by the adviser (see course list below for specific requirements).
Nine of the twelve hours must be at the 3000 level or above.
At least one course must be taken from HTS and one from LCC.
One course from outside HTS and LCC may be counted toward the certificate, with approval of the adviser.
Certain course substitutions may be approved by the adviser, including appropriate Special Topics courses and seminars.
All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis, and a grade of C or better must be received in each course.

Courses

Two courses must be selected from the following list:

HTS 3023 Slaves without Masters: Free People of Color before 1865
HTS 3024 African-American History to 1865
HTS 3025 African-American History since 1865
HTS 3026 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
LCC 3208 African-American Literature and Culture
LCC 3210 Ethnicity in American Culture
LCC 3306 Science, Technology, and Race

Two additional courses must be taken. These may be from the above menu, or from the following menu:

HTS 2006 History of the Old South
HTS 2007 History of the New South
HTS 2009 The American Civil War
HTS 3011 The City in American History
HTS 3012 Urban Sociology
LCC 3222 Regionalism in American Literature

One additional course not on either menu may be counted toward the certificate with the adviser's approval.

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Asian Affairs

Students may earn a Certificate in Asian Affairs by taking courses offered by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and the School of History, Technology, and Society. Asia has long been and remains today culturally, economically, politically, and strategically important. The study of Asian Affairs prepares students for careers in international business, government service, and a wide variety of other fields.

Requirements

Twelve hours of INTA or HTS courses, approved by the adviser (see attached list of approved courses.)
Nine of the twelve hours must be at the 3000 level or above.
At least one course must be taken from HTS and one from INTA.
With the approval of the adviser, students may count one course from outside INTA and HTS toward the certificate.
All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis, and a grade of C or better must be received in each course.
Students majoring in INTA or HTS may not count courses toward the minor that are required by their majors.

Courses

INTA 2230 Government and Politics of Asia
INTA 3130 Foreign Policy of China
INTA 3131 Pacific Security Issues
INTA 3230 Government and Politics of China
INTA 3231 Government and Politics of Japan
INTA 3330 Political Economy of China
INTA 3331 Political Economy of Japan
INTA 4801-3 Special Topics (with approval)
HTS 2061 Traditional Asia and Its Legacy
HTS 2062 Asia in the Modern World
HTS 2875-7 Special Topics (with approval)
HTS 3061 Modern China
HTS 3062 Modern Japan
HTS 4061-65 Seminar in Asian History
HTS 4875-7 Special Topics (with approval)

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European Affairs

Students may earn a certificate in European Affairs, sponsored by the School of History, Technology, and Society and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. Europe has long been and remains today culturally, economically, politically, and strategically vital. The study of European Affairs enriches our understanding of history and of contemporary society and prepares students for opportunities in international business, government service, and a wide variety of other careers and fields.

Requirements

Twelve hours of courses in HTS and INTA, approved by the adviser. (See the attached list of approved courses.)
Nine of the twelve hours must be at the 3000 level or above.
At least one course must be taken from HTS and one from INTA.
Certain course substitutions may be approved by the adviser, including appropriate special-topics courses and seminars.
All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis, and a grade of C or better must be received in each course.

Students majoring in HTS or INTA may not count courses toward the certificate that are required by their majors.