Capstone Requirements
Can I get more details about the capstone options?
More information about the new capstone requirement (Internship, Independent Study, and Thesis options) can be found under our capstone tab.
Can I write a thesis?
Yes, you can write a senior thesis as long as you fulfill all eligibility requirements. You may also be eligible for departmental honors.
How can I receive departmental honors?
You will be eligible for departmental honors if you are admitted to the honors program, complete a senior thesis and fulfill all eligibility requirements.
Can I use both I A STD 195CE (internship course) and 199A (independent study) for the major?
Yes, they can both be used for the major for different requirements but only once each. One will fulfill the capstone requirement and the other one can fulfill an elective upper division by petition.
Do I need to take Glbl St 191 before 199A or I A STD 195CE?
No, you can enroll in 191 at any time. GS 191 and I A STD 195CE will be offered throughout the year depending on instructors’ availability.
What kinds of internships are approved for the capstone requirement?
Globalization-related internships. Approved by GS program and the Center for Community Engagement. Internships sites must do work related to globalization and deal with issues that involve crossing international borders. Further, the job description itself must involve some aspect of the globalization. It could be about people crossing a border (migration), goods or services (trade), money, ideas or about global conflict and governance.
Examples Include:
- A refugee or migrant organization
- The Ports of LA or Long Beach
- CA or Federal government on trade
- The U.S. Department of State
- Member of Congress on international issues
- LA Mayor’s office on international issues
- Hollywood Studio on international distribution or other international issues
- United Nations or other international governmental organization
- Foreign exchange trading
Can I do I A STD 195CE in the summer?
Yes, however, you still must complete the travel study program. If this is your plan, we highly recommend completing the travel study program between sophomore and junior years if you choose this option.
Can I do more than one I A STD 195CE and does it count for the major?
I A STD 195CE can only be taken once and the second 195CE can be taken under a different departments but only I A STD 195CE can be counted for the major.
Can I petition an internship that I already completed to fulfill the capstone requirement?
Students may submit a petition as long as they took a course to receive credit for their internship. Approval is not guaranteed, so prior approval is highly recommended. Students may be asked to write a paper about their internship experience and how it relates to what they have learned in the major.
