University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering 10 courses 30 total credits
College of Engineering - Technology Division > Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences > Foresight, MS The Master of Science in Foresight is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to become professional futurists or to bring a futures perspective to their current careers. This program uses a wide range of theoretical and practical models to examine the sources, patterns, and causes of change in order to map probable, plausible, and preferable futures. The unique and rigorous curriculum prepares graduates to enter an emerging professional field that enables businesses, government, non-profits, and other organizations to anticipate and prepare for the future. The degree draws from other academic disciplines including Business, Government and Education. Courses include Futures Research, World Futures, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, and Social Change. For more information, click here.
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FORE 6311 | Introduction to Foresight | 3 |
| FORE 6319 | Proseminar in Foresight | 3 |
| FORE 6331 | Social Change | 3 |
| FORE 6333 | Systems Thinking | 3 |
| FORE 6351 | Futures Research | 3 |
| FORE 6371 | World Futures | 3 |
| HDCS 6331 | Advanced Strategies For Futures Planning | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 21.0 credits | |
Project, Internship, or Thesis
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FORE 6395 | Master’s Project in Foresight | 3 |
| FORE 6396 | Internship | 3 |
| FORE 6399 | Master’s Thesis | 3 |
| Total Project, Internship, or Thesis | 3.0 credits | |
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