PhD History of Science
Course Overview
This graduate program offers a deep exploration of the history and philosophy of science, tracing the development of the physical, biological, and environmental sciences. It provides a critical perspective on the scientific enterprise and its intellectual and social history, primarily in Europe and the U.S. The program is designed to be valuable for graduate students from both scientific and humanities disciplines.
Key Program Highlights
- Examine the intellectual and social history of science and medicine from a critical perspective.
- Choose from multiple degree paths, including an MS, MA, and PhD, offered through the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion.
- Gain an interdisciplinary foundation valuable for students in both the sciences and the humanities.
- Develop a nuanced understanding of how scientific thought and discovery have evolved through the centuries.
- Apply graduate work towards a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies or a minor in other advanced-degree programs.
Course Overview
This graduate program offers a deep exploration of the history and philosophy of science, tracing the development of the physical, biological, and environmental sciences. It provides a critical perspective on the scientific enterprise and its intellectual and social history, primarily in Europe and the U.S. The program is designed to be valuable for graduate students from both scientific and humanities disciplines.
Key Program Highlights
- Examine the intellectual and social history of science and medicine from a critical perspective.
- Choose from multiple degree paths, including an MS, MA, and PhD, offered through the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion.
- Gain an interdisciplinary foundation valuable for students in both the sciences and the humanities.
- Develop a nuanced understanding of how scientific thought and discovery have evolved through the centuries.
- Apply graduate work towards a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies or a minor in other advanced-degree programs.