Graduate Edition 2016-2017

EDUC 699 Capstone Seminar

The seminar meets the needs of the individual for specific study of particular problems or fields of education. This course concludes the development of a Product of Learning. The Product of Learning is an opportunity for students to make the transition from a consumer to a producer of knowledge and innovation in the field of education. Educators as researchers investigate some area of educational theory or practice, gather and analyze information, and draw conclusions to add to the body of knowledge in the field of curriculum. Projects entail working toward the solution of an educational problem within the classroom. The capstone experience is an action research project. Action research projects are intended to be innovative, original work, completed in consultation with a committee of faculty advisors.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to Candidacy.

Notes

This course may be taken only by students who have been admitted to the Master of Education in Elementary Education Program.