Mary B. Student,
MLS Candidate [2007]

Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515

Department of Information and Library Science
Fax: 1.203.392-5780 / Phone: 1.203.392-5781
Toll Free: 1-888-500-SCSU, then press 4

University's Requirement for Master's Degree

"All master's degree programs at SCSU require the successful completion of one or more of the following individual capstone experiences: A thesis, a comprehensive examination, or a special project." [2006-2007 Graduate Catalog, p. 33]

Graduate School Requirement for the Special Project

"The special project requires the application or drawing together of knowledge and skills acquired in the graduate program. Projects are typically completed under a particular course designation and result in a written report or other product, such as an audio tape of a performance or photographs of an art exhibit, which will be kept on file for review by students, faculty, and accrediting agencies. The master's degree is conferred after successful completion of a minimum of 36 credits including the special project." [2006-2007 Graduate Catalog, p. 34]

ILS Requirements for Special Project

"While each student should complete at least one advanced level or significant project that demonstrates the qualities of a Special Project [as defined by the Graduate School], it is the Capstone Portfolio that will be taken as satisfying the Special Project requirement [for the MLS degree]" [http://www.southernct.edu/ils/specialprojectrequirement]

Students should select one significant project that they feel especially demonstrates skills and knowledge they wish to highlight and feature this in the Capstone Portfolio as the Featured Project.