stetson university counselor education capstone projects
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Define “Capstone”
• Means:– Final decorative stone placed on a structure– Crowning achievement– Culmination
What?
– Student-designed and initiated– Pursued over the span of a year– Experiential, developmental process– Goal:
To create a meaningful and significant contribution to the community
Who?
– Main people involved:• Your practicum professor• Your advisor
– And possibly these people:• Your site supervisor• A faculty mentor• A professional mentor (working in the field)• Schools/community agencies in need
Where?
– Once you finish your project, you will present it to your peers, families, and community on the day you defend your portfolio.
How?
– Stetson students have completed a wide variety of projects including:• Writing an article for publication• Presenting at a local/national conference• Developing and launching a psychoeducational website• Participating in community advocacy• Developing and delivering a workshop to a community
in need – Clients– Professionals/agencies in need of professional development
Examples:
– Anti-Bullying Website– http://standforachange.wix.com/standforachange