The course that I completed for this requirement is CRJS 436 (Capstone Research Projects).
For this course, I had to plan, design, and carry out the necessary requirements for a research paper. I was in a group with four other classmates and we had to come up with a topic to research, how we would get data, and later had to translate that data into an academic research paper. Also, our group had to participate in Research Day in the Webb Center where we discussed the results of our project in a visual presentation.
I learned a lot of skills while in this course. I became proficient in the SPSS software by entering data and creating various charts and graphs using the data we collected through surveys. Also, the entire semester was spent in a group setting since the second day of class when we picked our group so I got a lot of practice working in a team setting. Being able to work in a team is a critical skill to have especially in the work force.
Capstone Research Project
Capstone-Final-Project_Finale_v.2-2This is the final project of my Capstone class. It was an all semester project where everything was done completely by me and my group members. I believe this project was a pivotal experience in my undergraduate career.