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Capstone
AU’s Capstone requirement is a 3-credit course designed to be offered in the major. The purpose of a Capstone course is to provide students an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions gained through coursework in the Core, coursework in the major, and other experiences at AU.
Completing the Capstone Requirement
- Students satisfy the Capstone requirement by completing an appropriately designated, in-residence course with a grade of “C” or better.
- Use the course list below to learn what’s been added or confirm which courses can be used to satisfy the Capstone requirement. Prior iterations of approved courses will not satisfy the requirement.
- A Capstone course may concurrently satisfy other appropriately designated AU Core, major, minor, or certificate requirements.
Capstone
Learning Outcomes
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Application
Build on prior knowledge, skills, or dispositions in a new context.
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Synthesis
Identify and execute a significant project that addresses a substantive disciplinary or professional concern.
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Reflection
Articulate the knowledge, skills, or dispositions gained during the student’s undergraduate education or used in the project.
Major-Designated Capstone Courses
Some Academic Programs have designated specific courses that simultaneously satisfy a major requirement and the Capstone requirement, while other academic programs have included one or more Capstone courses as options students may complete to satisfy major electives.
Find your major on the table below to learn what Capstone course(s) you can take.
If there is nothing listed for your major, you can take (in consultation with your academic advisor) any Capstone course, provided you meet any prerequisites.