1. Stetson University Counselor Education Capstone Projects

2. Define “Capstone” Means: – Final decorative stone placed on a structure – Crowning achievement – Culmination

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4. 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

5. Your Project Your passions/interests A need in the field Your future career goals

6. When? – You develop your capstone project by the end of your practicum semester.

7. 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

8. Where? – Once you finish your project, you will present it to your peers, families, and community on the day you defend your portfolio.

9. 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

10. Examples: – Anti-Bullying Website – http://standforachange.wix.com/standforacha nge http://standforachange.wix.com/standforacha nge

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