Academics – Phase III

The specific goal of the LBS 490 course works towards two goals (1) developing the lifelong skills associated with career decision-making and management from a biblical perspective, in order to enhance the success of the transition from college to the world of work or to further academic endeavors; and (2) giving students the foundation and support needed to begin the research portion of their capstone project. As such, this course provides an overview of career resources and techniques utilized in the process of an individual making informed educational and career choices. After completing both the LBS 490 and 495 sequence, students will have both the theoretical and practical skills necessary to find a job in our modern world.

The Liberal Studies major culminates in a year-long interdisciplinary capstone course (LBS 490 & LBS 495) taken in the student’s senior year. This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate their mastery of institutional learning outcomes, as well as their achievement of competency in their concentrations. Students will work with faculty members in their concentration to develop and complete a project that reflects this mastery. Particular components of this course, including goals, objectives, and methods of assessment appropriate for the particular concentration, will be set by the course instructor in conjunction with the faculty content adviser and will include an online e-portfolio of student work and a final research paper project, which will be presented to the college community at the end of the semester.