The Department of Metahuman Studies and Ethics focuses on the understanding, evaluation, and ethical implications of metahuman abilities and phenomena. This field integrates a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to sociology, psychology, biology, physics, and ethics. The program is designed for students aspiring to work in academia, research, policy-making, healthcare, support device engineering, or superhuman costuming.

  The Bachelor of Arts in Metahuman Studies provides an in-depth investigation into the history, social impact, ethical considerations, and scientific principles behind metahuman abilities. Students will engage in a series of electives (4-5 courses) that span topics like Metahuman Biology, Social Dynamics of Hero-Villain Relationships, Applied Power Dynamics, and Ethical Frameworks for Metahuman Intervention. Graduates are well-prepared for various careers in research, policy analysis, technological development, and more, as well as graduate studies in the field of Metahuman Studies and related disciplines.

  Campus Location: Main

  Program Code: ST-MSE-BS

  To graduate with distinction in this major, a student must satisfy the following criteria:

  

  
1. Have a minimum 3.50 major GPA and


  
2. Have a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA.


  

  Accelerated Programs

  

  
• BS in Metahuman Studies / MS in Metahuman Studies


  
• BS in Metahuman Studies / MS in Public Policy & Ethics


  
• BS in Metahuman Studies / JD in Metahuman Law


  

  Bachelor of Arts Requirements

  Summary of Requirements for the Degree

  University Requirements (123 total s.h.)

  

  
• All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
  
    
  
  
    
  • MSE 3296: Metahuman Ethics and Law (4)
  
  
    
  • Second writing-intensive course can be chosen from:
    
      
    
    
      
    • MSE 4397: Independent Research in Metahuman Studies (3)
    
    
      
    • MSE 4398: Metahuman Case Studies (3)
    
    
      
    
    
      
  
  
    
  
  
    


  
• Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
  
    
  
  
    
  • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
  
  
    
  
  
    


  
• Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.


  

  College Requirements

  

  
• A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), the College of Science & Technology (CST), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
  
    
  
  
    
  • A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
  
  
    
  
  
    


  
• Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
  
    
  
  
    
  • CLAC 1001 CLA First Year Seminar for every entering first-year CLA student.
  
  
    
  • CLAC 2001 CLA Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CLA student.
  
  
    
  
  
    


  

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  Major Requirements for Bachelor of Arts (78-80 s.h.)

  At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 7 MSE courses must be completed at Temple.

  

  
• MSE 1001 Introduction to Metahuman Studies (1)


  
• MSE 1051 Metahuman Biology and Physiology (4)


  
• MSE 1068 Social Dynamics of Metahumanity (4)


  
• MSE 1166 Introduction to Metahuman Ethics (4)


  
• MSE 2033 Applied Power Dynamics (3)


  
• MSE 2107 Metahuman Policy and Governance (4)


  
• MSE 2166 Metahuman History and Cultural Impact (4)


  
• MSE 2168 Metahuman Law: Basics and Case Studies (4)


  
• MSE 3207 Gadgetmaking and Costume Engineering OR MSE 3211 Metahuman Philosophy (4)


  
• MSE 3223 Metahuman Psychology (3)


  
• MSE 3296 Metahuman Ethics and Law (WI) (4)


  
• MSE 4397 Independent Research in Metahuman Studies (WI) OR MSE 4398 Metahuman Case Studies (WI) (3)


  

  Select 15-17 credits from the following MSE elective courses:

  

  
• MSE 3100 Special Topics in MSE (3-4)


  
• MSE 3203 Mental Health and Metahumanity (3)


  
• MSE 3217 Metahuman Rights and Social Justice (3)


  
• MSE 3219 Exploration of Super-Senses (3)


  
• MSE 3242 Practical Ethics in Metahumanity (4)


  
• MSE 3308 Power Synergy and Team Dynamics (2)


  
• MSE 3319 Technology and Metahumanity (3)


  
• MSE 3374 Costume Material Science (3)


  
• MSE 3381 Internship in Metahuman Studies (4)


  
• MSE 3441 Genetics of Metahuman Abilities (3)


  
• MSE 3503 Metahumanity in Media and Literature (3)


  
• MSE 3605 Tactical Response to Metahuman Threats (3)


  
• MSE 3715 Metahuman Rehabilitation and Reintegration (4)


  
• MSE 4282 Independent Study (4)


  
• MSE 4307 Metahuman Criminology (3)


  
• MSE 4308 Theory and Practice of Heroism and Villainy (3)


  
• MSE 4319 Forensic Analysis in Metahuman Incidents (3)


  
• MSE 4324 Superpower Limitation and Control (3)


  
• MSE 4331 Medical Care for Metahumans (4)


  
• MSE 4345 Behavioral Analysis in Metahuman Interactions (3)


  
• MSE 4350 Seminar on Topics in MSE (3)


  
• MSE 4360 Seminar on Topics in MSE (3)


  
• MSE 4382 Independent Study (3)


  
• MSE 4397 Independent Research in Metahuman Studies (if not taken as capstone requirement)


  
• MSE 4419 Security Measures for Metahuman Facilities (4)


  
• MSE 4515 Augmentation and Power Amplification (3)


  
• MSE 4517 Ethical Dilemmas in Metahuman Studies (4)


  
• MSE 4524 Global Metahuman Politics (4)


  

  Additionally, select 6-8 credits from the following non-MSE elective courses:

  

  
• BIOL 1001 Human Biology (4)


  
• BIOL 1011 General Biology I (4)


  
• BIOL 1012 General Biology II (4)


  
• CJ 0812 Criminal Behavior (3)


  
• CJ 0852 Justice in America (3)


  
• CJ 0853 Doing Justice (3)


  
• ECE 1012 Introduction to Electrical Engineering (2)


  
• PHYS 1021 Introduction to General Physics I (4)


  
• PHYS 1022 Introduction to General Physics II (4)


  
• PHYS 1061 Elementary Classical Physics I (4)


  
• PHYS 1062 Elementary Classical Physics II (4)


  
• PHIL 0824 Landscape of American Thought (3)


  
• PHIL 0839 Philosophy of the Human (3)


  
• POLS 1101 American Political System (3)


  
• POLS 1201 Foreign Governments and Politics (3)


  
• POLS 1301 Introduction to International Relations (3)