Global Scholar Capstone is a course designed to cover the requirements of the Illinois Global Scholar Capstone project as well as serve as the capstone class for the Global Academy. This project requires students to investigate a global issue connected/related to one or more academic disciplines. To do this, students must each develop a compelling and actionable question addressing a global issue. In order to refine these questions and establish a plan for investigation, students will seek advisement from no less than two experts possessing firsthand experience with their specific issue. They will communicate regularly with these experts as they research their questions, draw conclusions, and propose research-based solutions. Finally, students will develop an action plan and/or artifact to implement their proposed solutions, which will be shared with an outside audience for additional feedback. Students will document the entire process and reflect on their learning throughout the experience.

This course is the final major required course for completion of the Global Academy at HHS.