该共同终端硕士学位课程是为在科学和技术研究，可持续性研究或设计，创新与社会领域攻读本科学位且希望继续攻读硕士学位的Rensselaer具有较强学术实力的学生而设计的学位。完成STS的MS学位需要30个学时，其中包括6个学时的硕士学位论文或实习。必修课程包括STSS 6010科学与技术研究概念，STSS 6200科学研究，STSS 6040技术研究，STSS 6100政策研究以及研究方法课程。该计划为在Rensselaer其他部门学习与学生学习计划相关的技术课程提供了机会。它还在设计课程作业和开发论文/实习
The M.S. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) builds on the diverse backgrounds and interests of our faculty, internationally renowned for their social understanding of science and technology, and for their global reach, theoretical breadth, and ethical engagement. The degree is well suited to students who are seeking positions in the public policy arena or who wish to continue in a Ph.D. program in STS or related discipline at other institutions.<br><br>The M.S. in STS was born of the realization that urgent social challenges are rooted in scientific world views and technological practices. It is a multidisciplinary social science and humanities degree devoted to critical inquiry about the mutual shaping of science, technology, and society. STS at Rensselaer is globally renowned for research on the cultural, historical, economic, political, and social dimensions of scientific and technological society.