Master of Arts in Sustainable Development

Capstone Paper and Seminar

 

The culmination of the Sustainable Development degree provides students with the opportunity to analyze the accomplishment of learning objectives, demonstrate field-based competencies, and reassess theoretical knowledge in light of professional application. Researching and writing the capstone paper takes students deeply into the experiential learning cycle, where they explore the meaning of their practicum experiences, integrate theory and practice in written and oral presentations, and make a contribution to intercultural fields.

During the one-week Capstone Seminar, students demonstrate, assess, and synthesize their learning by giving a presentation to the capstone group and the SIT community, reading and critiquing colleagues’ contributions, and participating in theme-based synthesis discussions.

Recent Capstone Papers

  • Women's Empowerment through Income Generation Activities: Search for Solutions Based on Bangladesh and Nepal Experience
  • NGO Attitudes and Perceptions toward Donor Assistance to Civil Society Development in Bulgaria
  • Disaster as Opportunity: Civil Society in Turkey
  • Village-Based Service Delivery in Quinhagak, Alaska: A Case Study
  • Trauma Recovery in Kosovo: Beginning Steps for Community Service Workers
  • Forest Community-Based Ecotourism: A Viable Strategy for Community Forest Development and Forest Conservation?
  • North Korea: Drawing the Line with Humanitarian Aid

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