Capstones

Each undergraduate COM major successfully completes an individual capstone research project to earn the degree.

During their senior year, each COM student takes a 400-level COM course that has a capstone component. Within the context of that course, each student crafts an original paper and oral presentation that bring together key aspects of her/his undergraduate learning in communication & media. Each capstone-eligible COM course offers some choice among individualized and equally rigorous capstone experiences that develop and showcase students' skilled achievement (and enjoyment) of COM learning outcomes.

Capstone projects help communication & media students integrate key knowledge and abilities within their chosen specialties by having them analyze and apply what they have learned in richly pragmatic ways. They benefit a student's graduation profile by giving the chance to gain relevant experience, master subject matter and analysis, and create artifacts useful for career entry, development, and advancement.