Baccalaureate degree-granting programs can apply either for Capstone Major Certification (all students completing the major are required to complete a capstone experience) or Capstone Program Certification (at least 60% of students completing the major have an opportunity to complete a capstone experience).
Regardless of which option is selected, the application and certification processes are the same:
- Submit an application to your Faculty Executive Committee and the Undergraduate Council that includes:
- A cover letter that details the faculty involvement in reviewing and endorsing the application, including the vote to pursue certification.
- The Capstone Information Form (Word Document)
- The Faculty Executive Committee reviews the application and submits the packet with their letter of endorsement to the Undergraduate Council.
- The Undergraduate Council’s Curriculum Committee then conducts the certification review and recommends to the Undergraduate Council either approval or a request for additional information.
- The Chair of the council communicates review results to the department or program.
Please email Jen Hirashiki, Assistant Director for Shared Governance; she is available to answer questions and consult with faculty throughout the application process or to provide examples of successful applications.