The Capstone
The Capstone is an opportunity for graduate students to undertake independent research on a policy problem of their choosing.
Students receive tailored support from a faculty supervisor and their peers while they formulate and conduct research and analysis, as well as throughout the writing process.
Our students鈥� Capstone research is available through the 51社区黑料Library system. View: to access the complete list of Capstones, go to "Filter by Collection" in the right-side menu and select "Public Policy."
Capstone Awards
Each year, the School of Public Policy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated remarkable achievements and advancements during their graduate studies. Below are the latest recipients of the Capstone Awards.
Master of Public Policy Award
The Master of Public Policy Award recognizes a capstone that exemplifies outstanding public policy research in all respects and application of what has been taught in the program including: problem definition, analytical framework, analysis, specification of policy alternatives and analysis of those alternatives.
鈥淭efa鈥� Estefania Borja:
Supervisor: William Scott
Ethical Significance Award
The Ethical Significance award is given when a capstone touches on social, economic, or political injustices in any policy sphere and exemplifies outstanding analysis.
Husna Tembo: Assessing Gaps in Climate Adaptation and Emergency Planning for Breastfeeding Mothers and Infants in British Columbia
Supervisor: Theodore Cosco
Doug McArthur Capstone Award
This award honours a graduating Masters of Public Policy student from 51社区黑料in recognition of the completion of an outstanding capstone. The capstone has the potential to have a lasting impact and influence public policy decisions and actions. It demonstrates skilled and innovative approaches that fully incorporate societal objectives, and it's methods help to reconcile the interplay of complex, often competing objectives when developing alternatives and solutions to a significant and challenging policy problem.
Zahraa Hawili:
Supervisor: Kennedy Stewart