Internships and Capstone
The AD B.A.S. degree requires the completion of either a mentor-based internship or a self- or group-driven capstone project.
Internships
The internship coordinator will work with you to prepare for the job search, which includes creating and updating a technical resume, managing online profiles, conducting interview practice sessions, searching for positions, completing applications, and guiding follow-ups with employers.
Benefits of the internship include:
- Work Experience: helping to build out a resume with demonstrable work at recognized companies and organizations.
- Applied Skills: allowing you to apply the skills you've learned in your coursework in real-world industry scenarios.
- Payment: many – but not all – technical internships are paid positions.
- Networking and References: build industry contacts and references for future employment.
Please note that, although the program staff works to set up students for success through training and connections with industry professionals, you are ultimately responsible for securing your internship.
The Capstone projects for the Application Development program offer students the ability to showcase the skills that they have learned during their time as a student. Having navigated multiple courses and obtained skills that are directly applicable to industry-level jobs, these capstones become significant and important parts of students portfolio, helping them secure jobs in the future. The capstone's focus is chosen by the students, and often highlight industry-trending technologies such as AI and interdisciplinary crossovers.
Not all students choose to participate in an internship. In this case, the alternative is a capstone project, where the student or a group of students drives the project focus. Capstone projects give the most flexibility in schedule.
Belinda’s Closet
Belinda’s Closet is a full-stack web app that streamlines clothing donations, profile tracking, and inventory management at NSC. Admins manage items, while students browse, request, and update profiles through a responsive, user-friendly platform. More info...
Program: AD BAS
Group Member(s): Elida R. De Souza
Faculty Advisor: BC Ko
Geek Girl Con
The GeekGirlCon mobile app is a solution designed to overcome the challenge of spotty Wi-Fi and weak cell service at the Seattle Convention Center during the annual November convention. The core function of the app is to deliver a seamless offline app experience for attendees. This is achieved by ensuring that event schedules, maps, and essential convention information are available in attendees' hands no signal required. More info...
Program: AD BAS
Group Member(s): Ayoub Dib, Cameron Shimming, Isaac Jimenez, Keiffer Tan, Marco Bejarano Osegeura, Kennett Vera, Omar Garmela, Bradley Charles, Nicholas Wade Miller, Joy Zhang, Parys Unangst, Bennett Fife, Nickolas Ramirez
Faculty Advisor: BC Ko
North Seattle College Events
NSC Events is a web app that allows admins and creators to create and manage college-hosted events, while users can register for and keep track of the events they’re interested in. More info...
Program: AD BAS
Group Member(s): Bennett Fife, Asfandyar Tanwer
Faculty Advisor: BC Ko
Pelletier Construction Group Web Platform
Pelletier Construction Group is a Seattle-based remodeling company focused on high-quality design and craftsmanship. Our team rebuilt the company’s outdated website using modern tools to improve usability, visual clarity, and mobile responsiveness. The redesigned platform enables customer engagement, estimate submissions, and showcases pre-approved DADU designs to support Seattle’s permitting process. This project bridges business goals and development practices in a real-world client scenario. More info...
Program: AD BAS
Group Member(s): Lars Swenson, Joy Zhang
Faculty Advisor: BC Ko
Shift App
Shift App is a scheduling application designed for institutions, offering a streamlined and mobile-optimized experience for users to customize. Weekly schedules, and selecting user-friendly experience for a stable and user-friendly experience. More info...
Program: AD BAS
Group Member(s): Miguel Quintana
Faculty Advisor: BC Ko