Sociology Capstone Course (W380)

This course serves as a culminating experience for the undergraduate study in sociology. It is designed to help students review, assess, and present what they have learned in sociology and make the transition to next stages of their lives.

The course begins by reviewing the key elements of sociological knowledge and skills students have learned in the major. Students will then systematically go over and document the courses they took, projects they participated in, and assignments they completed in the past to build a personal academic portfolio. After that, students will investigate recent trends in the economy and labor market, collect data on an occupation they are planning to pursue after graduation, and interview people working in that field.

Students should end this senior seminar with a sense of pride in what they have accomplished as sociology majors, a clearer vision for their future career, and an impressive electronic personal portfolio that showcases their sociological knowledge and skills.