As your student gets ready to wrap up their college experience, there’s often one requirement they’ll have to handle during their final semester: the capstone course.
WHAT IS A CAPSTONE COURSE?
So, what is a capstone course in college? Well, in a general sense, a capstone course is a degree requirement that allows students to demonstrate their cumulative knowledge in their major.
WHAT IS A CAPSTONE PROJECT? IS IT DIFFERENT FROM A CAPSTONE COURSE?
Generally, the terms capstone project and capstone course are interchangeable. They both involve students completing an in-depth assignment of some kind to demonstrate their knowledge in their major.
ARE CAPSTONE ASSIGNMENTS INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP PROJECTS?
Some schools require students to complete their capstone assignments on their own. They focus on students highlighting their personal knowledge without a significant amount of input from others.
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