Family and Human Services Capstone
DEPARTMENT of FAMILY STUDIES and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TOWSON UNIVERSITY
A minimum of 10 peer reviewed journal articles are required. Below are specific issues that need to be addressed:
Briefly introduce the research topic and explain its relation to the FLE content area.
Provide and define key terms.
Include a lifespan/developmental perspective on the topic. Some topics may be relevant to a range of developmental periods; while others may be especially relevant to just one developmental period. Provide theory and/or terminology and define.
Discuss at least one other theory that may be beneficial in understanding the topic. Explain.
Discuss relevant policy on the topic.
Include a summary of best practices for educating and facilitating change. This could include research that indicates appropriate content, program structure and/or pedagogy.
