All students must complete a Senior Capstone that demonstrates their composite knowledge from four years of work at Northland. Students work with faculty in their major field of study (or take a multi-disciplinary approach) to design a specialized project that reflects senior- level work. Projects vary across disciplines and may include successfully completing a 400-level course, carrying out an in-depth research project, or writing and presenting a paper similar to a graduate-level thesis. Public presentations in all disciplines are encouraged so the student can share his or her knowledge with others. Faculty members provide guidance for and assessment of Senior Capstones.