Students learn to consider diverse drivers of change related to social, technological, economic, environmental, and political spheres. They become able to imagine a broad range of possible futures and identify pathways that could make these a reality.

In today’s world, one of the few constants is change. As students progress, they follow trends and emerging phenomena, engaging with multiple perspectives to become more mindful of a range of possible trajectories. They also become more considerate of the implications of change on the systems they study and on their own plans for the future.

As students progress, they consider the role that their decisions and agency play in shaping the future, exploring actions they can take to make their preferred futures more likely. As they mature, they focus more on ways to lead change in a fluid global landscape. By thinking beyond simple cause-and-effect relationships, they evaluate and develop interventions that are mindful of interdependence, considerate of unintended consequences, and resilient to change.