2019-2020 Catalog

HS493 American Studies Capstone Seminar

This course is designed to bring students' knowledge, skills, and interests developed through the major to identify a need in the community and write a grant to assist a project or organization. Students will collaborate with community leaders to understand and identify an area of need. Students will cultivate abilities that are important both academically and professionally; establishing connections within the larger community, developing strategies for analyzing and addressing problems, and developing grant writing skills. The final written project will consist of research, reviews, and analysis targeted towards a specified audience. A presentation of the project is required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

American Studies degree student at senior standing, in good academic standing.