What better place to study the social and cultural consequences of innovation than at a world-renowned technical university?
Georgia Tech’s Bachelor of Science in History, Technology, and Society (HTS) prepares you to address the most pressing questions of our time: How do digital tools redefine education? How do energy transitions alter our global environment? How do social movements begin, and how does technology accelerate their impact?
At the School of History and Sociology, we believe that understanding the past is the only way to navigate the complexities of the modern world. Our students explore how politics, power, and inequality intersect with science and medicine, developing the critical insights needed to advocate for social justice and sustainable change.
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4:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
Enjoy the personalized mentorship of a small liberal arts college within a major technical university.
Research Opportunity
Every HTS student completes an original senior thesis through our specialized research seminar.
International Experience
Nearly half of our students participate in global study or internships — more than triple the national average.
Top 10 Career ROI
Ivan Allen College graduates consistently out-earn liberal arts peers through a tech-forward education.
A Multidisciplinary Edge
Surrounded by a community of experts in the humanities, social sciences, and emerging fields like artificial intelligence and engineering, our students gain a "future-proof" edge. By combining rigorous analytical skills with a tech-forward education, you’ll graduate prepared to explain the role that culture plays in construction and performance, construct ethical arguments for any audience, and solve problems that require more than just a technical fix.
History, Technology, and Society graduates leave Georgia Tech with a specialized skillset that translates into high-impact roles across academia, public policy, and private business. Because our alumni can both understand complex user experiences and succinctly communicate social messaging, they thrive in diverse fields.
Our graduates are leaders, researchers, and advocates. You can find them excelling in:
Law and legal services
Business and consulting
Public policy and government
Communications and media
Education and academia
Healthcare and public health
Non-profit and social services
Technology and innovation
Join Our Community
Whether you are a prospective high school student or a current Georgia Tech student looking to declare an HTS major, we invite you to join a school where storytelling and science meet.
Ivan Allen College graduates consistently out-earn liberal arts peers because they combine the best of both worlds: strong ethical foundations and technical fluency. Take the next step in your journey toward becoming an expert who understands not just how the world works, but why it works the way it does.
Explore our alumni stories to see how graduates from the School of History and Sociology create change. With more than 8,000 alumni in 65 countries, the Ivan Allen College community connects you to a network of support around the globe.