CAPSTONE I

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(Repeatable for credit) The capstone operates as a “dissertation in practice,” focusing on a problem of practice and using either action research or improvement science as a methodology. Students’ research is aligned with the needs of their organizations, useful to their organizations and intended to effect positive change in their organizations. The research culminates in a scholarly, comprehensive paper or project that integrates knowledge attained through coursework and research. Registration of course is required in at least two semesters, first of which will be the semester in which capstone work is began, and continuing until completion of 18 credit hours.