A guide to developing, delivering, and assessing an interdisciplinary capstone course for two-year built environment programs based on the best practices of the built environment department at sinclair community college

This product dissertation is a “how to” manual for departments or faculty wishing to
simulate the real-world experience of working across disciplines through development and
implementation of an interdisciplinary capstone course. It is based on the best practices,
procedures, struggles, and successes of Sinclair Community College’s Built Environment
Department. While the guide primarily focuses on the programs of Architectural Technology,
Civil Engineering Technology, and Construction Management Technology, it can be used as a
framework for developing an interdisciplinary course for other programs at both two-year and
four-year institutions. The guide is presented in three main sections. The first is the preliminary
steps necessary to develop and plan the course. These topics focus on the work of faculty that
should take place well before the term begins. The second section focuses on the delivery of the
capstone and revolves around the project solutions developed by the interdisciplinary student
teams. The final section describes effectively assessing an interdisciplinary capstone including
the evaluation of individual students, student teams, and disciplines.