HSC 091 - Senior Capstone

• Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words by creating a final Culminating Project digital presentation.
• Present personal information, reflection of high school experience, career and post-secondary research findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Illustrate presentation content with strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentation.
• Research post-high school pathways (workforce options, post-secondary education, military, etc.); synthesize multiple sources on the subject and present findings throughout final Culminating Project presentation, demonstrating understanding of the research.
• Deliver a final presentation, in speach and in composition, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

1. Career research and exploration (Career Coach, WOIS, Career Bridge, job shadow).
2. Personality inventories & career relevance (WOIS, Myers-Briggs).
3. Demystifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
4. SAT and ACT preparation.
5. Service learning - community mentoring and leadership.
6. College admission process and criteria.
7. College and secondary institution research.
8. Financial Plananing, scholarships, and how to afford college.
9. Presentation technology (Prezi, Power Point, etc.)
10. Navigating and using WWCC’s online course student interface (Canvas).
11. College information systems (Degree Audit, degree and program guides, e-schedule, Transfer website, Student Portal, Financial Aid Portal).
12. Educational planning.
13. Culminating Project.
14. Elements of public speaking.