In this senior capstone course, students participate in a semester-long project to observe an organization while applying communication theories and concepts that they have learned throughout their time in the program. After observing the organization and conducting informal interviews with some of its members, students identify a communication-related challenge facing the organization and recommend practical solutions that the organization could implement to improve their communication effectiveness. In the final paper and presentation, students describe conclusions and recommendations for improving the organization's communication processes, policies, procedures, and/or plans. This capstone project is effective in teaching communication principles because of the immersive impact on the learning process. In this senior capstone course, students participate in a semester-long project to observe an organization while applying communication theories and concepts that they have learned throughout their time in the program. After observing the organization and conducting informal interviews with some of its members, students identify a communication-related challenge facing the organization and recommend practical solutions that the organization could implement to improve their communication effectiveness. In the final paper and presentation, students describe conclusions and recommendations for improving the organization's communication processes, policies, procedures, and/or plans. This capstone project is effective in teaching communication principles because of the immersive impact on the learning process. Course: Senior Capstone Seminar. Senior Capstone Seminar. Objectives: Students will be able to apply relevant theories, principles, and terms to evaluate and analyze the communication processes of an organization; compose oral and written communication that is adapted to a wide variety of audiences; utilize critical thinking and communication inquiry skills to analyze communication problems; develop and showcase professional readiness for a career in communication; and recommend problem-solving tools to improve organizational dynamics. Students will be able to apply relevant theories, principles, and terms to evaluate and analyze the communication processes of an organization; compose oral and written communication that is adapted to a wide variety of audiences; utilize critical thinking and communication inquiry skills to analyze communication problems; develop and showcase professional readiness for a career in communication; and recommend problem-solving tools to improve organizational dynamics.