This course engages students in multidisciplinary teamwork and community-informed projects anchored in Southwest Virginia. Grounded in regional needs and partnerships, students develop potential solutions that can benefit the communities and businesses where we live and work. These local efforts reflect global challenges. Students work in small teams composed of diverse disciplines to develop a coherent, communicable proposal with clear outcomes. Faculty serve as facilitators, guiding students in integrating disciplinary expertise and interfacing with community partners. The Capstone highlights the enduring relevance of multidisciplinary approaches to solving problems while preparing graduates for meaningful participation in a global workforce and civic life. Three semester hours.
GNED 301: Capstone
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