This 3 part course serves as the comprehensive examination and is the culmination requirement necessary to complete the Master’s degree. In this course (part one of the sequence) students will be introduced to the fundamental roles of the public administrator. The focus includes analyses of key assignments from each course in the program. In addition; a professional statement will include the student’s primary motivation for public service and a statement of guiding principles for public service and managerial decision-making. It will also include a set of short-term goals (up to two years out) and long-term goals (five to ten years out). The statement may include a discussion of the philosophical or theoretical perspectives that have influenced managerial and professional orientation; and/or a discussion of plans to obtain education; training; certifications; or skills; involvement in professional organizations; significant community involvement; and/or other relevant professional or service-oriented activities. This is the first of three 1 credit Capstone courses; each with specific markers for completion of the overall program professional portfolio.