Office: # 516

Office Phone: 219-473-4283

E-mail: ggrzesiowski@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: 219-362-1696

E-mail: grzz@csinet.net

Cell: 219-716-5002

Office Hours: Only by appointment

Course Time: Directed Study

Course Description: This capstone course is designed to assist students in integration and critical examination of the various concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry presented both in general education and the major. Learning outcomes for both the general education program and the major are reviewed. Course assignments assist students in assessing the degree for which learning outcomes have been mastered.

Prerequisites: ACC 210-211, 300-301

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

1. Interpret and critically examine the various concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry presented both in general education and the managements major.

2. Review the learning outcomes for both the general education program and the business management major.

3. Engage in course assignments to assess the degree to which learning outcomes have been mastered and attained.

4. Demonstrate competency by completing a practice set.

Textbooks: none

Assessment:

Research Paper 50% of grade

Assessment Paper 50% of grade

Assessment Paper:

The student will review the eight general education goals and the four department goals in the college catalog. The student will assess to what degree they mastered the learning outcomes for the general education and accounting programs as presented in the current college catalog.

The student will also prepare a plan for upgrading the student’s education and/or experience to a level of goal and outcome attainment originally aspired to. The assessment and plan must be typed and presented in a professional format.

Research Paper:

The student will research and report on a topic of his or her choosing. The research paper will adhere to APA guidelines and will be a minimum of eight pages excluding cover page, reference page, and any appendices.

Grading Scale:

A: 92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87 B-: 80-81 C+: 78-79

C: 72-77 C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69 D: 62-67 D-: 60-61 F: 59 & below

Course Outline:

Class Dates: Topics/Assignments:

Both paper must be submitted no later than July 24, 2006.

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style, or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).