Jul 31, 2025  
Academic Catalog 2023-2024 
    
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IECD-599 Capstone Project

4 semester credits


The capstone project serves as the culminating academic and intellectual experience for students in the MA program. This project includes investigating, writing, and presenting on a topic to demonstrate competency and the capacity to integrate research and knowledge into practice. The capstone project is designed to push students to think critically and apply what they have learned through the graduate program. By integrating basic research skills and practical experience, students can also develop a competitive portfolio to showcase to future employers or higher-level graduate programs.
Pre-requisites: IECD-552 , IECD-553 , IECD-554 , IECD-555 , IECD-556 , IECD-588  
Co-requisites: IECD-583  
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):  

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Demonstrate competency and the capacity to integrate research and course-related knowledge as applied to infant, child, and family development and mental health
  • Demonstrate the capacity to integrate the importance of relationships, reflective practice, culture, ACEs, and trauma into professional application and practice
  • Demonstrate the capacity to write at a scholarly level and develop and implement a professional level presentation on a chosen topic.
  • Demonstrate advanced capacities to move into leadership positions in their chosen field and/or to prepare to pursue higher level graduate studies.



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