Capstone Experience

A capstone experience applying sociological concepts and methods to concrete social and environmental problems using service learning and community-based research.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Critically analyze and apply sociological theories and concepts to understand the interplay between community and environmental issues

  • Design and execute group research projects that integrate sociological frameworks, data collection, and interdisciplinary insights

  • Present research findings clearly and persuasively through oral presentations, written reports, and active participation in discussions

  • Evaluate the ethical implications of societal and environmental challenges, incorporating diverse perspectives like feminist and Indigenous viewpoints

  • Reflect on personal learning, collaboration, and the application of sociological insights to real-world problems and civic responsibilities

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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Senior standing

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C&ESOC 500

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Professors

Spring 2027

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Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Sociological concepts and methods applied to social and environmental problems
  • Service learning, community-based research, and interdisciplinary approaches
  • Ethical implications and diverse perspectives including feminist and Indigenous viewpoints

Skills

  • Apply sociological theories and concepts to community and environmental issues
  • Design and execute group research projects integrating data collection and interdisciplinary insights
  • Present research findings through oral presentations and written reports
  • Evaluate ethical implications of societal and environmental challenges

Grades

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C&ESOC 500 · Spring 2027

Capstone Experience

Recorded 2026-10-14
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