All graduate programs at Lewis University are required to include a culminating capstone experience in the curriculum. The most appropriate capstone experience for each program is determined by the faculty of that program. Doctoral capstone experiences generally include a dissertation requirement or a scholarly integrative project. A Master’s Program Capstone is defined by the University as:
A capstone is a culminating experience of rigorous academic achievement: (a) integrating knowledge from one’s discipline(s); (b) applying specific knowledge; (c) demonstrating knowledge and expertise to the appropriate disciplinary community; and (d) illustrating readiness for transition into more advanced professional or academic pursuits. Capstones consist of program directed experiences, which may include a comprehensive examination, group or individual project, thesis, research/scholarly paper, internship/practicum, or other appropriate culminating academic experiences representative of one’s discipline(s).
This page provides the graduate student with important institutional information to prepare for successful completion of a graduate capstone project, a thesis, or a dissertation, as required by the program. The Doctoral Dissertation Guidelines and the Master’s Thesis Guidelines provide essential information in understanding the prerequisites and minimum standards required by Lewis University.
The Graduate Program Director and the student’s advisor are the best source of information relevant to individual program requirements for successfully completing a culminating capstone experience within that program.
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Publishing Your Thesis
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