The capstone in college is a completion marker of a student’s coursework leading to the culmination of their degree program within their chosen field of study, in other words, the apex of all of a student’s work done throughout their college career.

There is an expectation that they have all the necessary skills and knowledge coming into the capstone course to be successful. This course is the culmination of everything that has happened to them as students.

In the previous semester, students had the opportunity to pick a research topic that was of interest to them. Here, they are working on executing that capstone proposal. 

The capstone is much more than a graduation requirement. It can also serve as an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge mastery and creative thinking, which may help a graduate stand out from others vying for the same job.