Political Science Capstone

Catalog description

Capstone experience for political science majors, providing an opportunity to do an in-depth research paper on a topic of particular interest to them. Students must obtain approval from a faculty project advisor and list that advisor on the registration form. The advisor must sign and student submit to department a prospectus including goals, schedule, and research methodology. This paper should demonstrate, and ideally even extend, the skills and expertise developed over the course of study in the department. Students are required to present their work at a department-run public event. A student must be in their junior or senior year and be a major in political science. Counts as a Capstone Project course. Counts as a SAGES Senior Capstone course.