Culminating Experience in Alternative Futures M.A. Specialization (adopted October 4, 1996)
On April 24, 1996 the Department agreed that students in the Master's program Plan B (Non-thesis) are required to complete a Culminating Experience consisting of a colloquium presented to the department. However, it was also agreed that students in particular Specializations may fulfill the requirement in other ways if approved by the department.
The Alternative Futures Specialization requires that students wishing to complete its program must take 3 6 credits (not just the 3 0 required of other Master's candidates), either by completing a thesis for 6 credits (Master's Plan A), or by taking a year-long paid internship in a futures research center for 6 credits (Master's Plan B). The Department agrees that this 6 credit internship is an appropriate Culminating Experience for Master's candidates in the Alternative Futures Specialization who do not write a thesis.