Cornerstone COSC

[homeschoolmom1]

I am considering an AS from COSC for our son. I don't know much about the Cornerstone, other than that it is about $1000 for out of state and takes about 8 weeks. Is it similar to the Capstone at TESU? Is it a research paper, or more like an essay? If the former, does it have to be original research? How do you choose a topic?

[bjcheung77]

Question for you, did your son take any community college credits and have at least 12 credits?
The cornerstone is not the same as the capstone at TESU, it may be similar to the cornerstone at TESU though.
The capstone would be taken near the end of the degree for most programs if not all.
Anyways, here's the info on the COSC Cornerstone. https://www.charteroak.edu/bb/Syllabi/ID...ntable.cfm

[Ideas]

COSC has a cornerstone and capstone. TESU also, but you can get out of the cornerstone at TESU. The cornerstone is done at the start of the degree, so it's much easier than the capstone, which is like showing what you learned during all your courses.

[ajs1976]

I took it in '13 or '14 so not sure if it has changed, but it is basically are writing class with a few extras thrown in. 3-4 short papers. Mostly essays but the ast one may have been a short research paper.

[alram]

As I remember you needed to complete a resume according to the writing guide, there was some online library research to mainly familiarise yourself with several sources of information. I believe there was also a ~1000 word paper either justifying your AoS courses or how you will benefit from the degree.(It was something along those lines I'm 100%)

[rebel100]

Cornerstone at COSC is sort if a readiness class, helps make sure your writing is OK and you know how to find information. There was some writing and posting but not a lot. It is required of all students.

There is no capstone at COSC for the AA/AS. Remember FEMA credits are free at COSC.

The Capstone is a much bigger paper 15-20 pages. It is about your experience, bringing it altogether. It is required of all bachelor candidates.

[homeschoolmom1]

Thanks everyone!