Senior seminar is a capstone course, designed to prepare each student for a like of learning after MPA.  A requirement for graduation, Senior Seminar allows the MPA seniors to finish on a note of community and selflessness.  The purpose of the class is three fold. The first area is related to practical skills that will help students in their choice of a college or selection of a career path.  This includes research on colleges that best support their interests and help with preparing college applications.  A second part of the course will deal with practical life issues that will help the graduates prepare for college like.  Seniors will explore topics such as how to manage their personal finances, interview strategies for getting a job, the practicalities of college life and potential pitfalls that may occur, and career planning.  The final piece is the senior service project and the year-end presentation at the Senior Service Fair.