SOC 2291 - Capstone Course for Diversity Studies Certificate Program

1. Summarize what the student has learned in previous and concurrent diversity studies coursework.
2. Create a learning experience that focuses on connecting knowledge and skills from previous coursework to current or future real-world experiences in the contemporary United States.
3. Apply knowledge and skills to enhance current and future academic studies, career pursuits, community engagement, or knowledge about and commitment to systemic change.
4. Demonstrate effective communication about their capstone experience with members of the college and/or community.

1. Articulate in written or oral form how each of their certificate courses contribute to the program goals
2. Work with faculty member to establish a plan to complete one of the following learning experiences:
   • Apply concepts to a current work experience and create a description of appropriate steps that the student can take to further explore equitable practices in the workforce
   • Apply concepts to regular volunteer experience and create a description of appropriate steps that the student can take to further explore equitable practices in volunteer opportunities
   • Examine current job openings and internships, work with ARCC job placement staff to discuss how to articulate diversity studies certificate knowledge and skills in job applications and interviews
   • Meet with ARCC academic advisor or transfer specialist, articulate diversity studies connection to current academic interests, research transfer programs/specific degrees at other colleges, contact relevant staff at other institutions, apply to relevant program(s)
   • Write an in-depth research paper that applies concepts to a contemporary social issue related to diversity studies in the contemporary United States
   • Other, as determined by faculty member and student agreement
3. Share experience with members of the college and/or community.