What Can I Do with a major in Science & Technology Studies?
- Breaking Down Science & Technology Studies
- Science & Technology Studies is inherently interdisciplinary, and this major will look different at each university that offers it. At UC Davis, STS is comprised of the following disciplines and fields. This information will help you explore graduate programs and careers that could fit into the landscape of STS.
Primarily: Anthropology, Cinema & Digital Media, Data Science, English, History, Philosophy, Sociology
Also included: Communication, Computer Science, Education, Law, Medicine, all natural and physical sciences
Try these other keywords when exploring your options: data analysis, government, healthcare, journalism, science policy, software, technology
Use the Science & Technology Studies Topics tab and the Health & Medical Fields tab at the bottom of this page to learn about various areas within STS. - Career Databases (STS)
These databases are described on our general Career & Grad School Resources page. These links are pre-filtered for fields closely related to STS.
♦ What Can I Do with This Major?: ANT, CDM, ENL, HIS, PHI, SOC
♦ California Career Zone: ANT, CDM, ENL, HIS, PHI, SOC
♦ O*Net Online: ANT, CDM, ENL, HIS, PHI, SOC
♦ Career One Stop: ANT, CDM, ENL, HIS, SOC
♦ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: ANT, CDM, ENL, HIS, PHI, SOC
Can I really do ANYTHING with a degree in Science & Technology Studies?
Often students hear that they can do anything. Or conversely, you may feel limited in your career search. Either way, if you're feeling stuck, you're not alone!
Search Science & Technology Studies Alumni
Use LinkedIn to search UC Davis STS Alumni and current students! See what they are doing now, and you can even connect with them. This is a small major at UC Davis, so if you want to broaden your alumni search, you can use LinkedIn to search STS alumni from any university that offers the major.
Network outside of UC Davis and check out STS alumni from other California universities
Stanford Pomona Scripps Pitzer
Graduate Programs & Jobs for Science & Technology Studies
- Search Graduate Programs Related to STS
- These lists and search engines are in addition to the general ones listed on our Career & Grad School Resources page. Suspicious of scams? The U.S. Dept. of Education Database is a trusted way to check if an institution legitimate.
The STS.Next.20 and Cornell University both offer lists of STS programs around the world that include undergrad, grad, and research options. Note that some universities that offer grad studies in STS may only offer a grad-level minor or certificate.
These websites* offer a grad school search in STS related fields:
PublicHealth | ABA Law School Search | Data Science | History of Science | Library Science | Social Justice
*Keep in mind that institutions can purchase advertisement on these sites and results may not be objective.
Also, check out the Professional Organizations tab at the bottom of the page. Some organizations have their own way to search grad programs. - Search for Jobs Related to STS
- STS related jobs are posted at these websites. Some jobs require further education and training, but early exploration will serve you well in your preparation for a career.
♦ Government: USAJobs, VACareers, GovernmentJobs
♦ Ethics & Policy: Social Justice jobs, Corporate compliance jobs, Healthcare compliance jobs
♦ Science & Data: Science Careers, Information Science jobs, Library jobs
♦ Education: EdJoin (K–12), HigherEdJobs (college/univ)
♦ Health: Public Health, Health Administration, Health Equity Jobs (listed created by STS faculty)
Use the Professional Organizations tab at the bottom of the page. Many organizations, like these, have their own career search tool.
Get Hands-On Experience
- Research in STS
- Research opportunities exist both inside and outside of the department.
♦ Reach out to faculty to learn about opportunities to work with them individually or collaboratively
♦ STS Labs: Center for Science & Innovation Studies | Mod Lab
♦ Ask a professor to sponsor you and/or a group for University Innovation Fellows - Internships Related to STS (non-research)
- ♦ If you have an internship relevant to STS, contact the STS Faculty Advisor about getting STS 192 credit.
♦ Check out this list of Health Equity Jobs & Internships by STS faculty
♦ Sign up for a Health Related Internship (HRI) provided by the Internship and Career Center (ICC)
♦ Internships in public policy, advocacy, and law are available through the UC
UC Center Sacramento | UC Washington Center (UCDC) - Experience in K–12 Classrooms
- The UC Davis CalTeach/Math & Science Teaching (MAST) Program offers courses and advising for students who are preparing for a K–12 teaching credential.
♦ Take courses that get you in the field
♦ Meet with an advisor - Need Help?
- The UC Davis Internship & Career Center can help you explore your internship options!
♦ Career and internship fairs
♦ Workshops
♦ Search for jobs and internships
♦ Sign up for a Health Related Internship (HRI)
♦ Meet with an ICC advisor
Need More Help?
Internship & Career Center (ICC) Pre-Graduate & Law Advising Health Professions Advising (HPA)