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Graduate programs in the D.C. area and Blacksburg
The graduate program in science and technology studies at Virginia Tech prepares students to be productive and publicly engaged scholars, advancing research and making a difference. This program — administered by the Department of Science, Technology, and Society — has two locations that share faculty and a common curriculum. Some courses are teleconferenced across campuses. Both locations offer the master’s in science (M.S.) and the Ph.D.
The Department also offers a set of undergraduate minors and courses that can provide a supplement to a range of majors from across the University for students who are looking to engage with the social context and relevance of science and technology.
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The main campus in Blacksburg offers the best fit for students interested in full-time graduate study at Virginia’s largest research university.
The Falls Church campus offers the same program, but with evening courses to accommodate part-time students with careers in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area.
 
Department of Science, Technology, and Society 
Blacksburg Campus: 122 Lane Hall, 280 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Email: aktate@vt.edu, Phone: 540-231-7615
National Capital Region: 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043, Email: stsinncr@vt.edu, Phone: 703-538-8482
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