Preparation for Full Time Employment: A Capstone Experience for Students in Leadership Programs

Authors

Gregory T. Gifford, University of FloridaFollow
Karen J. Cannon, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Nicole L. Stedman, University of FloridaFollow
Ricky W. Telg, University of FloridaFollow

Date of this Version

Winter 2011

Citation

Journal of Leadership Education Volume 10, Issue 1 – Winter 2011, pp. 103-114

Comments

Copyright 2011 Gifford, Cannon, Stedman, & Telg.

Published by the Association of Leadership Educators under an open access license.

Abstract

This practice paper describes the development and implementation of a senior capstone course for communication and leadership development for undergraduate students. The resulting course is a unique combination of experiential skill development and career preparation. The success of this course provides students with an important and meaningful culmination of their undergraduate experiences.