AL 3500 Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Research

[3 credit hours]

This course is designed as a foundational course for University College for all University Studies (UNVI) and Liberal Studies degree program students. It is the required prerequisite course for students needing to take the Senior Capstone (AL 4950 or AL 4940) courses. It is a review of the research process course designed for undergraduate students majoring in all disciplines. It emphasizes the fundamentals of conducting college-level research and the practice of writing about and properly citing that process.

AL 4940 Field Experiences and Internship

[4 credit hours]

The purpose of this class is to provide a culminating experience of self-reflection, academic research, and critical thinking as an experiential-learning capstone to your multi-disciplinary University College undergraduate degree program. The overall objective is that you design a professional portfolio that reflects this learning experience. Al 4940 is completed under the guidance of the instructor of record and it must be completed prior to graduation. Permit required.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

AL 4950 Senior Capstone

[4 credit hours]

The purpose of this class is to provide a culminating integrative experience of self-reflection, academic research, and critical thinking as a capstone to your multi-disciplinary University College undergraduate degree program. This course is designed to assist students with their career development and readiness post-graduation. The course will utilize the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies as a guide to bring awareness to students’ strengths and weaknesses regarding professional growth. The competencies are: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology. The course will result in students developing a personal brand, so that they are able to market themselves along with their degree post-graduation.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall