JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
Capstone Courses and Major Projects for Enhancing Generation Z Career Readiness Through General Higher-Education Classroom Curriculum
Author(s): Amanda J. Muhammad, Azizi Arrington-Slocum, Lisa Hughes
Citation: Amanda J. Muhammad, Azizi Arrington-Slocum, Lisa Hughes, (2021) "Capstone Courses and Major Projects for Enhancing Generation Z Career Readiness Through General Higher-Education Classroom Curriculum," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol. 21, ss. 7, pp. 63-75
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
The limited literature connecting the design and implementation of capstone and major project courses in general education classrooms using a cross-disciplinary approach requires addressing. This manuscript aims to recognize Gen Z's unique characteristics in comparison to workforce requirements. Additionally, based on the groups' distinguishing traits and needs, a higher education general classroom major project or capstone course was designed. The design's purpose was to provide students with multiple opportunities to access high-impact strategies proven to enhance students' success beyond their major. An interdisciplinary process was developed to meet varying constituents' needs employing a five-phase planning and execution process.