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Apr 20, 2026
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IDSP 410 - Interdisciplinary Capstone
This course serves as the capstone for the Liberal Studies major. The purpose of the course is to consolidate and integrate knowledge, experience, and reason in self-directed research, writing, and synthesis. The student will accomplish the goals of this course and the student’s personal educational goals by adopting one of the following modes of presentation: 1. Thesis Option: Write an undergraduate thesis on a topic within the concentration areas of the degree program. The thesis should demonstrate knowledge and special competence in the selected subject and address the General Education learning outcomes for the capstone course and the personal educational goals of the student. 2. Special Project Option: The student will plan and conduct a summative project which incorporates the principles and practices of the two areas of concentration selected for the major. This option is intended to allow breadth in terms of selection of a project while being specific in meeting the General Education learning outcomes for the capstone course and the personal educational goals of the student. Examples of projects include exhaustive case studies, historical or other contextual examination of a problem or concept, compendium of methods for study or research in the field of interest, and organization of a project which contributes knowledge and/or activity toward professional practice in the field of interest. The student will select a Thesis or Project Advisor from among the faculty within one of the two areas of concentration selected for the major. The thesis or project will be assessed by the Thesis or Project Advisor and one faculty member from among the faculty within the other area of concentration.
Credit Hours: 3
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