The HTS Major + A Minor

Not sure what you want to do with a degree in History, Technology, and Society (HTS)? Want to focus on an area of expertise and complement that with a certificate or minor to hone your knowledge and skills?  

Check out these suggested course clusters — paired with a certificate or minor — and where they can lead you.

Career Field of Interest Take These Classes Certificate or Minor Possible Careers
Business and Innovation
  • HTS 3001 – American Economic History 
  • HTS 3002 – History of American Business
  • HTS 3003 – Sociology of Economic Institutions
  • HTS 3007 – Sociology of Work and Industry
  • HTS 3083 – Technology and American Society
  • HTS 3084 – Culture and Technology
  • HTS 3085 – Law, Technology, and Politics
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Law and Ethics
  • Computational Data Analysis
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Business
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Business Consulting
  • Compliance Management
  • Human Resources
  • Market Research
  • Patent Law
  • Public Relations
Environment and Sustainability
  • HTS 3005 – American Environmental History
  • HTS 3064 – Sociology of Development
  • HTS 3081 – Technology and the Environment
  • Earth and Atmospheric Sciences* 
    *(tracks in Environmental Science and Climate Change)
  • Economics
  • Global Development
  • Sustainable Cities
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Environmental Management
  • Non-Profits/Advocacy
  • Sustainability Executive
Global History and the Modern World
  • HTS 3065 – History of Global Societies
  • HTS 3055 – Globalization in the Modern Era
  • HTS 3064 – Sociology of Development
  • East Asian Studies
  • Global Development
  • International Affairs
  • Languages
  • Russian Studies
  • Foreign Service
  • Global NGOs
  • Intelligence
  • International Development Work
  • Policy Analysis
Health and Medicine
  • HTS 2080 – Intro to History of Disease and Medicine
  • HTS 3086 – Sociology of Medicine and Health
  • HTS 3088 – Race, Medicine, and Science
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computational Data Analysis
  • Health, Medicine, and Society
  • Health Care Administration
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
Inequality and Social Justice
  • HTS 3008 – Class, Power, and Inequality
  • HTS 3016 – Women and Gender in the US
  • HTS 3017 – Sociology of Gender
  • HTS 3021 – Women in Science and Engineering
  • HTS 3026 – Race and Ethnicity
  • HTS 3068 – Social Movements
  • HTS 3071 – Sociology of Crime
  • HTS 3073 – Sociology of Education
  • Economics
  • Social Justice
  • Women, Science, and Technology
  • Law
  • Educational Consulting
  • Non-Profits/Advocacy
  • Policy Analysis
  • Social Services
Science and Technology
  • HTS 2100 – Science, Tech, and the Modern World
  • HTS 3020 – Gender and Technology
  • HTS 3082 – Sociology of Science
  • HTS 3083 – Technology and American Society
  • HTS 3084 – Culture and Technology
  • HTS 3085 – Law, Technology, and Politics
  • Architecture
  • Computing and Media
  • Film and Media Studies
  • Science, Technology, and Society
  • Technical Writing
  • Women, Science, and Technology
  • Market Research
  • Technical Writing
  • Technology Consulting
Sports Studies
  • HTS 2015 – History of Sports in America
  • HTS 3022 – Gender and Sports
  • HTS 3073 – Sociology of Sports
  • HTS 3075 – Foundations of Sports Studies
  • HTS 3089 – Science, Technology, and Sports
  • Economics
  • Sports, Society, and Technology
  • Development Officer
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Sports Marketing
  • Sports Writing
Urban Areas and Regional Planning
  • HTS 3011 – The City in American History
  • HTS 3012 – Urban Sociology
  • HTS 3026 – Race and Ethnicity
  • HTS 3071 – Sociology of Crime
  • CP 4020 – Intro to Urban Regional Planning
  • CP 4310 – Urban Transportation and Planning
  • Architectural History
  • Architecture
  • Industrial Design
  • Multidisciplinary Arts History
  • Public Policy
  • Sustainable Cities
  • City Planning
  • Historic Preservation
  • Transportation Consulting