• By whom should the proposal be reviewed? (normal process or custom process)
  • Executive summary describing the proposed microcredential program (250 words limit)
  • Provisional Name for Microcredential
  • Please list all Department(s) involved in the MC
  • Undergraduate Coordinator name, email, and phone number
  • Total Required Credits for the MC
  • Projected Launch Term and Year
  • In which category does this badge fall?
    • Awareness (Learners demonstrate knowledge by remembering & understanding)
    • Proficiency (Learners demonstrate skill by applying & analyzing) 
    • Mastery (Learners demonstrate ability by evaluating & creating) 
  • Describe strategies for recruitment
  • Number of students anticipated to earn this microcredential in years 1, 3, and 5
  • Is your microcredential designed to be stackable? If so, please indicate how and with which other microcredentials.
  • In what modality will the MC classes be offered (check all that apply)
    • In Person,
    • Online (!), 
    • Hybrid (!) 
      • (!) Selecting either of these will require a review from Online Education. Additional information may be requested.
  • On the left text box below, list three to five clearly articulated workforce competencies/skills that students in the Microcredential will gain. 
  • Each of these skills/competencies must be linked to at least one measurable assessment (test, assignment, project, etc.) that shows how a student demonstrates knowledge attainment or competency in that specific skill. That assessment information will be entered in the right text box below.
    • Index each workforce competency/skill to at least one measurable assessment
    • Assessments can be tests, assignments, projects, etc., that prove how a student will demonstrate knowledge attainment or competency.
  • For assistance with skill-related terminology and descriptions, please see The Open Rich Skill Descriptor (RSD)--a searchable database of skills, competencies, and their descriptions, or a similar database or source. The competencies and/or skills should be easily understandable by employers. Employers should see clearly how attainment of a skill leads to value added to their organization. We recommend using action verbs when you describe skills and competencies and also avoiding jargon. The measurement of these skills should take place through the utilization of Canvas outcomes. 
  • Please list the number of, names, and rank of faculty who will be supporting the instruction for this proposed microcredential
  • Are there external workforce, market, or industry partners involved in the creation or delivery of this microcredential? If so, please list them and explain each one’s role. If not relevant, please write "N/A.
  • 51ԹϺ Microcredential badge design and layout are standardized, but the "line art" inside of the badge that depicts the topic of your microcredential can be customized. If you have input on the line art, please either describe your vision in the text box below in writing or upload a draft image by navigating to the “attach a file” (paper clip) icon in the flyout menu to the right of this form.
    • If you do NOT have input on the line art, that is perfectly acceptable; 51ԹϺ Marketing and Communication will select or design line art that is an excellent representation of your microcredential. If that is the case, please write "Design it for me" in the text box below. Line art created by 51ԹϺ Marketing and Communication will be vetted with you before the badge design is finalized. 
  • Microcredential Description for the Undergraduate Catalog
    • In 50 words or less, describe the microcredential as it will appear in the catalog.
  • please use the instructions below to create the undergraduate catalog display of program requirements: courses, descriptions, notes, etc.
    • Please note that the new undergraduate catalog will display the exact information you create in this section for the program requirements.