The Capstone Professional Experience Project (PEP) option consists of completing an academically rigorous, professional-level project and receiving in return valuable mentoring in a real-world setting. Any information professional may propose a student project and agree to serve as the field supervisor for the project. Each student project will also have a member of the School of Information graduate faculty serving as a faculty supervisor.
A PEP will ordinarily result in a deliverable, e.g., a paper detailing the project, a Web site, a database, a dataset, a manual, or a community service program. Students are also required to present a poster session at the conclusion of the project.
PEP (INF 388L) is a course like any other in that the identical registration deadlines apply, but it differs in that you cannot register yourself for the course online. See registration requirements and forms.
| Opportunities | - Resources for finding a suitable project |
| Checklist | - Everything you'll need to do |
| Guidelines | - Requirements in detail |
| FAQ | - Other questions you might have |
Possible projects could include:
- Conducting a systems analysis and evaluation
- Archiving and preserving digital information and records
- Evaluating a library collection or information store
- Creating and implementing an outreach program
Recent student Capstone Professional Experience and Projects include:
- Creating a standardized user interface design based on usability tests with the current user community
- Programming a searchable online ASP/SQL database
- Developing a Web site for a non-profit group, including video, audio, virtual walking tour, and interactive outreach forms
International Students
International Students -- Check with the UT International Student and Scholar Services for up-to-the-minute information about paid and unpaid projects.
For more information, contact the Capstone administrator at capstone@ischool.utexas.edu or call 512-471-5654.