IU East offers a number of credit-earning micro-credentials, clusters of existing courses within the IUE curriculum designed to provide verifiable credentials in vital skills. Upon completion of micro-credentials, students earn digital badges transferrable to online career platforms. Credit-earning micro-credentials support new students, attending part- or full-time, and offer degree-seeking students tangible progress toward degree completion by validating successful milestones.

Indiana University East offers a non-credit micro-credential course in “upskilling” specifically for local and regional corporations seeking to promote employees from within to supervisory roles. Our five-week, online, asynchronous course with real-life feedback offers participants training in written communication, speaking skills, interpersonal interactions, and other fundamentals to succeed as a professional. Working with local industry, we can tailor this basic course to specific needs, with the goal of increasing employee retention, and enhancing recruitment.

IU East’s upskilling micro-credential project grew out of in-depth discussions with local corporations about the need to retain valuable employees, recruit suitable candidates, and grow local talent. Identifying specific skill gaps provided the basis for this non-credit micro-credential. These non-credit micro-credentials are also a steppingstone toward credit-earning micro-credentials, clusters of courses focused on specific skills sets, a growing initiative at IU East. The broader impact of offering micro-credentials is to provide tangible evidence to potential employers of valuable, employable skills.

IU East’s non-credit upskilling micro-credential project makes use of online learning approaches that allow participants to access course materials from mobile devices, tablets, laptops, or desktops. The five-week course is divided each week into three 20-minute sections, which can be completed in flexible increments of time that fit participants’ schedules. Additionally, participants complete a weekly reflection piece that receives timely feedback from course instructors. This asynchronous flexibility in modality and design supported by real-time feedback supports successful learning.

This project aligns with IU East’s Community Engagement initiatives, which include receiving “feedback on employer hiring needs and developing subsequent plans of action” and identifying “challenging areas for area employers with regard to employee talent pipelines and employee readiness.” By putting the non-credit upskilling micro-credential project in place, and working with local employers to customize future offerings, IU East will work as a partner in community development in our service area.

Learners expand writing skills for professional workplace context and audiences, building
critical thinking, reading, and research skills across a range of professional writing genres
capturing diverse content in a range of multimedia. Following microcredential completion,
learners will confidently prepare written work demonstrating attention to audience, cultural
contexts independently and/or collaboratively.

Skills:
Critical thinking, analytical writing as well as active reading, editing, researching, speaking, and listening are among transferable skills gained.

Courses:

• English W231 Professional Writing
• English W234 Technical Report Writing
• English W324 Technical Editing

Learners expand on digital writing skills for a range of digital contexts through production of a wide range of multimedia genres with attention to diverse audiences, visual design, communication, and cultural contexts.

Skills:
Collaboration, digital communication, creative textual and visual analysis, problem
solving, and command of range of creative digital genres.

Courses:

• FINA P323 Introduction to Web Design
• English W323 Digital Writing
• English W321 Advanced Technical Writing

Learners are introduced to fundamental concepts in the organization, design, production, editing and publishing of a variety of texts, in both print and digital modes. 

Skills: Team building, collaboration, creative problem solving, and increasing skills in visual and textual editing and publication.

Courses:

• ENG W280 Literary Editing and Publishing
• ENG W324 Technical Editing
• ENG Y398 English Internship

(ENG Y398 includes option for Editorial Internship (hours tbd) with Tributaries or the Journal of Student Research at IU East, or another professional opportunity arranged with faculty mentor)

Skills: This badge certifies that students have attained significant laboratory coursework in molecular and cellular biology.

Courses:

• BIOL-L 213 Molecular Biology Laboratory
• BIOL-L 315 Cell Biology

Skills: This badge certifies students have a good conceptual understanding of biomolecular structure and function as well as metabolism.

Courses:

• CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
• CHEM-C 485 Biosynthetic Pathways and the Control of Metabolism

Skills: This badge certifies the students are able to function successfully in the biochemistry laboratory.

Courses: Earning this badge requires students to have taken CHEM-C 486 Biological Chemistry Laboratory.

Skills: Students will have completed significant coursework related to the biology of mental illness.

Courses:

• BIOL-L 224 Biology of Mental Illness
• BIOL-L 332 Biology of Suicide
• BIOL-L 344 Biology of Addictions

Skills: Students will have had a good general understanding of ecological concepts and how these affect the environment and sustainability.

Courses:

• BIOL-L325 Ecological Principles
• BIOL-L333 Environmental Science

Skills: Students would have a good grounding in the basic concepts in microbiology through completing this badge.

Courses: This consists of BIOL-M 310 Microbiology and BIOL-M 315 Microbiology Laboratory

Badges open only to those in NSM (including BA Sustainability Studies)

This documents that students have had substantial hands-on laboratory experience beyond the
classroom. To obtain this badge, students will have either been employed for at least the equivalent of one semester (12 weeks). Ways to obtain this include:

• Employment in the NSM labs (certified by Laboratory Manager)
• Completion of laboratory based internship (either for-credit or not-for-credit; certified by faculty member in charge of internships). Not-for-credit internships are certified through provision of proof from the student’s supervisor and a brief outline from the student of what he/she did in the laboratory environment, and is assessed by the Department Chair or designee.
• Employment in a laboratory environment. This is certified through provision of proof from the student’s supervisor and a brief outline from the student of what he/she did in the laboratory environment, and is assessed by the Department Chair or designee.
  
  The same artifact/experience may be submitted for both this badge and either the internship experience badge or undergraduate research badge.

This documents that students have had science-related internship experience beyond the
campus.

Students must be enrolled in one of the following degree programs:

• BS in Biochemistry
• BS in Biology
• BS in Human Life Science
• BA in Natural Science and Mathematics (Biology Concentration)
• BA Sustainability Studies

To obtain this badge, students will have completed the internship for at least one semester (12 weeks). Ways to obtain this (to be certified by faculty member in charge of internships include:

• Completion of a science internship course (CHEM-Y 398/BIOL-L 498)
• Completion of not-for-credit internship or similar experience. Students will need to document their learning through an essay and produce a report from the student’s supervisor.
• The same artifact/experience may be submitted for both this badge and the laboratory experience badge.

This documents that the student has had substantial scientific research experience (at least one
semester) outside of the regular classroom.

Students must be enrolled in one of:

• BS in Biochemistry
• BS in Biology
• BS in Human Life Science
• BA in Natural Science and Mathematics (Biology Concentration)
• BA Sustainability Studies

The requirements for earning this micro-credential are one of the following:

• Successful completion and delivery of a report for the Summer Research Scholarship (SUMRS) program, or completion of a similar undergraduate research program elsewhere (for which the report must be submitted to the Department Chair or designee).
• Obtaining undergraduate research credit. (AST-X 399/PHYS-X 498/CHEM-C 490/BIOL-L 490)
• Completing significant undergraduate research in science as certified by the faculty advisor.

This micro-credential certifies that students have completed three courses of Calculus and are able to use the tools differentiation and integration of functions of one or several variables to solve applied problems. Students who complete this micro-credential are able to

1. Use differentiation of a function of one variable to solve minimization/maximization problems.
2. Integrate functions in order to solve applied problems.
3. Differentiate or integrate functions of several variables.

Requirements

Completion of Calculus Sequence:

• MATH-M215 Calculus I (5 cr)
• MATH-M216 Calculus II (5 cr)
• MATH-M311 Calculus 3 (3 cr)

This micro-credential certifies that students have completed two classes in mathematical modeling.

Students who complete this micro-credential are able to:

1. Approximate the solution to a Differential Equation, examine the quality of the solution and estimate absolute and relative errors.
2. Design mathematical models to solve a discrete optimization problem.
3. Test assumptions in the model, discuss the quality of the solution, and refine the model as needed.

Requirements

MATH-M447 Mathematical Models I (3 cr)

One of the following:

• MATH-M448 Mathematical Models II (3 cr)

or

• MATH-M371 Numerical Methods (3 cr)

This micro-credential certifies that students have completed one basic course in proof methods and two courses in pure mathematics. They are able to

1. Use basic proof techniques to verify statements in the context of number theory or set theory.
2. Prove statements by induction and/or strong induction.
3. Write a proof that uses a combination of proof techniques, definitions and theorems.
4. Use a counterexample to disprove a universal statement.

Requirements

• MATH-M393 Bridge to Abstract Mathematics (3 cr.)
• Two of the following (6 cr. total):
  • MATH-M384 Logic
  • MATH-M403 Modern Algebra I
  • MATH-M404 Modern Algebra II
  • MATH-M405 Number Theory
  • MATH-M413 Real Analysis I
  • MATH-M414 Real Analysis II
  • MATH-M421 Topology I

This micro-credential certifies that students have completed a basic statistics course and is able to formulate a hypothesis, select, justify and apply an appropriate test statistic, and interpret and communicate the result.

Requirements

• MATH-K300 or MATH-M366 (3 cr.)
• A data report from any discipline that contains a statistical analysis from MATH-K300

This micro-credential certifies that students have completed three advanced statistics courses.

Students are able to

1. Translate real world problems into probability models.
2. Construct point and interval estimators for unknown parameters and evaluate their goodness.
3. Develop appropriate linear models for data analysis and make inferences about the model parameters and interpret these in context.

Requirements

• MATH-M463 Probability Theory (3 cr.)
• MATH-M466 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3 cr.)
• STAT-S431 Applied Linear Models I (3 cr.)

The micro-credential focuses on data analysis in business.  One will gain Excel spreadsheet and statistical skills and learn about operations management and business analytics topics. 

Requirements:

1. ECON-E 270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business (3 cr)

Covers descriptive statistics (tables, graphs, and numerical measures), probability, discrete distributions, the normal distribution, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, and other statistical topics.

• Offered online and in class in fall and spring semesters
• Offered online in summer semester

2. BUS-K 201 The Computer in Business (3 cr)

The course covers computer literacy concepts, an introduction to analytics, spreadsheets, and database concepts.

or

BUS-K 209 Fundamentals of Microsoft Office (3 cr)

The course covers the fundamentals of Microsoft Office business applications: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access with emphasis on Excel.

• Offered online and in class in fall and spring semesters
• Offered online in summer semester

3. BUS-K353 Business Analytics and Modeling

The course covers descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

• Prerequisites: ECON E270, BUS K201 or BUS K209

4. BUS-P 301 Operations Management (3 cr)

Introduction to the design and management of manufacturing and service operations. Students will learn to recognize the basic tradeoffs associated with operations management decisions, to identify and quantify operating characteristics of different manufacturing and service systems, and to apply a variety of tools and techniques used by operations managers. Topics include process management, quality performance, constraint management, lean systems, forecasting and inventory management, operations planning and scheduling, supply chain design, logistics, and supply chain sustainability.

• Offered online and in class in fall and spring semesters
• Offered online in summer semester
• Prerequisite: ECON-E 270

The micro-credential provides one with a background to principles of business administration, financial accounting, and organizational behavior.   In addition, the micro-credential allows one to gain Excel spreadsheet skills.  

1. BUS-W 100 Principles of Business Administration (3 cr)

Principles of business administration from the standpoint of the manager of a business firm operating in the contemporary economic, political, social, and international environment.

• Offered online and in class in fall and spring semesters
• Offered online in summer semester

2. BUS-K 201 The Computer in Business (3 cr)

The course covers computer literacy concepts, an introduction to analytics, spreadsheets, and database concepts.

Or

BUS-K 209 Fundamentals of Microsoft Office (3 cr)

The course covers the fundamentals of Microsoft Office business applications: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access with emphasis on Excel.

• Offered online and in class in fall and spring semesters
• Offered online in summer semester

3. BUS-A 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr)

Covers the various concepts of financial accounting and its role in the business environment. Topics covered include the accounting cycle, financial statements, financial analysis, current assets, long-term assets, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity, and the various users of financial accounting information.

• Offered online and in class in fall and spring semesters
• Offered online in summer semester

4. BUS-Z 302 Managing and Behavior in Organizations (3 cr)

Nature of human behavior in organizations as a function of the individual, the groups within which one interacts, and the organizational setting. Emphasis on applications of behavioral science concepts and findings to individual behavior and organizational performance.

• Offered online and in class in fall and spring semesters
• Offered online in summer semester

This microcredential prepares individuals for a diverse career as a musician. Individuals will obtain experience with music creation and analysis while also cultivating skills in DAWs that can be used for recording/producing projects. They will also explore general business skills needed to help with self-promotion and management, such as website design.

Skills:

Problem-Solving, Critical Analysis and Feedback (Audio), Strategic Thinking, Original Content Creation, Introductory Skills in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), UX Design, Business Management Foundations

Courses: 

• Beginning Contemporary Songwriting (MUS-Z 124)
• Introduction to Web Design (FINA-P 323)
• Explore Entrepreneurship (BUS-W 212)

A microcredential in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management would prepare individuals to take on leadership and management roles within gallery or museum settings. Students will learn the basic workings of an art museum: the history of museums, collection management, cataloging of objects. Coursework will prepare students for managing the financial, budgetary, fundraising, and marketing aspects of creative organizations, combined with entrepreneurial know-how.  

Skills: 

Creative problem solving, critical thinking, cultural intelligence, visual analysis, and strategic thinking

Courses: 

• Museum Studies I: Methods, History, Issues  FINA-A 390
• Renaissance through Modern Art  FINA-A 102 
• Explore Entrepreneurship  BUS-W 212

Upon completing this microcredential, students will have gained both a general and specific understanding of cross-cultural diversity. By engaging with broad comparisons of human lifeways and communication, and then examining a focused case study, students will understand and be able to effectively navigate situations involving diverse populations.  

Courses:  

• ANTH-A 104 (Culture and Society) (3 credits) 
• ANTH-L 200 (Language and Culture) (3 credits) 

Choose 1 from: 

• ANTH-E 300 (Culture Areas and Ethnic Groups) (3 credits) 
• ANTH-E 310 (Cultures of Africa) (3 credits) 
• ANTH-E 320 (Indigenous Populations of North America) (3 credits)

Upon completing this microcredential, students will have gained an understanding of multifaceted aspects of diversity in society. Beginning with a foundational course in problems associated with social inequality, students then complete course options that focus on particular types of diverse perspectives.  

Courses:  

• SOC-S 217 (Social Inequality) (3 credits) 

Choose 2 from: 

• SOC-S 335 (Race and Ethnic Relations) (3 credits) 
• SOC-S 347 (Queer Identities and Communities) (3 credits)
• SOC-S 413 (Gender and Inequality) (3 credits) 
• SOC-S 316 (Sociology of Families) (3 credits) 
• SOC-S 367 (Race, Class, and Justice) (3 credits)

The micro-credential in gender and visual literacy offers proof of training to employers of a specialized experience in gaining skills in analyzing visual material through the perspective of gender theories and visual rhetoric methodologies. Visual literacy is of importance in an increasingly visual world. Visual literacy skill development is valuable in professional settings. Micro-credential courses provide foundation for the women’s and gender studies minor or certificate while also benefiting your research and professional career.

Skills:

Written communication, empathy, creative textual and visual analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, research applied across digital genres.

Courses:

• Women’s and Gender Studies WOST-W200 Women in Culture
• Women’s and Gender Studies WOST-W300 Topics in Women’s Studies (VT: Gender and Film)
• Women’s and Gender Studies WOST-W300 Topics in Women’s Studies (VT: Gender and Visual Literacy)

Learners utilize the French language at the ACTFL intermediate level, demonstrate understanding of Francophone cultures, and reflect on their own cultural perspectives.

A micro-credential in intermediate French is of value as it provides language and cultural skills that expand global perspectives and create strong candidates for professions that require bilingual interactions.

Upon completion of the microcredential program in Intermediate French:

• Students will “understand the main idea and some pieces of information on familiar topics from sentences and series of connected sentences within texts that are spoken, written, or signed.”
• Students will “participate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on familiar topics, creating sentences and series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions.”
• Students will “communicate information, make presentations, and express my thoughts about familiar topics, using sentences and series of connected sentences through spoken, written, or signed language.”
• Between their own and other cultures, students “can make comparisons between products and practices to help me understand perspectives.”
• Students will “interact at a functional level in some familiar contexts.”

Required courses:

• FREN-F 200 (B- or higher)
• FREN-F 250 (B- or higher)

Learners utilize the German language at the ACTFL intermediate level, demonstrate understanding of German cultures, and reflect on their own cultural perspectives.

A micro-credential in intermediate German is of value as it provides language and cultural skills that expand global perspectives and create strong candidates for professions that require bilingual interactions.

Upon completion of the microcredential program in Intermediate German:

• Students will “understand the main idea and some pieces of information on familiar topics from sentences and series of connected sentences within texts that are spoken, written, or signed.”
• Students will “participate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on familiar topics, creating sentences and series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions”.
• Students will “communicate information, make presentations, and express my thoughts about familiar topics, using sentences and series of connected sentences through spoken, written, or signed language.”
• Between their own and other cultures, students “can make comparisons between products and practices to help me understand perspectives.”
• Students will “interact at a functional level in some familiar contexts.”

Required courses:

• GER-G 200 (B- or higher)
• GER-G 250 (B- or higher)

Learners utilize the Spanish language at the ACTFL intermediate level, demonstrate understanding of Hispanic cultures, and reflect on their own cultural perspectives.

A micro-credential in intermediate Spanish is of value as it provides language and cultural skills that expand global perspectives and create strong candidates for professions that require bilingual interactions.

Upon completion of the microcredential program in Intermediate Spanish:

• Students will “understand the main idea and some pieces of information on familiar topics from sentences and series of connected sentences within texts that are spoken, written, or signed.”
• Students will “participate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on familiar topics, creating sentences and series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions.”
• Students will “communicate information, make presentations, and express my thoughts about familiar topics, using sentences and series of connected sentences through spoken, written, or signed language.”
• Between their own and other cultures, students “can make comparisons between products and practices to help me understand perspectives.”
• Students will “interact at a functional level in some familiar contexts.”

Required courses:

• SPAN-S 200 (B- or higher)
• SPAN-S 250 (B- or higher)

A micro-credential in Intro to Audio Effects would prepare individuals in engaging with creative and technical work with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Coursework will prepare individuals to work on original creations, or to help produce/edit the work of others in DAWs for a variety of media forms. They will also be able to research information on DAWs and additional audio engineering/compositional techniques. Students will be able to successfully create original projects or arrangements with no restrictions on style/genre. 

Skills:

Problem-Solving, Critical Analysis and Feedback (Audio), Strategic Thinking, Original Content Creation, Introductory Skills in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), Field Specific Research, Basic Keyboard (Piano) Skills 

Courses: 

• Beginning Contemporary Songwriting (MUS-Z 124)
• Music Composition - Elective Level (MUS-K 110)
• Beginning Piano Class (MUS-P 110) 

Learners will interact meaningfully and ethically with diverse cultures through language and cultural study. Students will examine how people communicate across national and international boundaries and different cultural backgrounds. 

Upon completion of the microcredential program in Language and Intercultural Communication:

• Students will “understand the main idea and some pieces of information on familiar topics from sentences and series of connected sentences within texts that are spoken, written, or signed.”
• Students will “participate in spontaneous spoken, written, or signed conversations on familiar topics, creating sentences and series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions.”
• Students will “communicate information, make presentations, and express my thoughts about familiar topics, using sentences and series of connected sentences through spoken, written, or signed language.”
• Between their own and other cultures, students will “make comparisons between products and practices to help me understand perspectives.”
• Students will “interact at a functional level in some familiar contexts.”
• Students will engage in communicative practices that are appropriate to the participants and the context.
• Students will recognize individual and cultural similarities and differences.
• Students will articulate one’s own cultural standpoint and how it affects communication and worldview.

Required Courses:

• CMCL-C 427 Cross Cultural Communication. (C or higher)
• 2 semesters of Intermediate Spanish (SPAN-S 200 and 250) or French (FREN-F 200 and 250)  or German (GER-G 200 and 250). (B- or higher)

This microcredential supports learners in developing a career track in formal publication, as well as discovering the nuances of authorship and publication in real-world contexts. Learners develop and refine a creative-writing portfolio in multiple genres (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction), research and compose multiple forms of criticism on contemporary work (book reviews, blog posts, articles, interviews), and submit their work to regional and national literary journals.  

Skills:

Critical thinking, development of an individual voice, imaginative engagement with the world, creative problem solving. 

Courses:

ENG-W 206 Intro to Creative Writing is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for this microcredential. Students may shape their microcredential by selecting TWO courses from among the first cluster as determined in consultation with their faculty mentor, plus ENG-Y 398 Professional Practice in English. 9 credits.

Choose Two: 

• ENG-W 301 Writing Fiction 
• ENG-W 303 Writing Poetry 
• ENG-W 311 Writing Creative Nonfiction 
• ENG-W 395 Individualized Study of Writing
• ENG-W 401 Advanced Fiction Writing 
• ENG-W 403 Advanced Poetry Writing 
• ENG-W 405 Writing Prose Nonfiction

PLUS:

• ENG-Y 398 Professional Practice in English: in which students will work with a faculty mentor in completing revisions and submissions.

Through the lens of literature, learners are introduced to fundamental concepts in diversity and global perspectives, exploring a variety of literary works in historical and cultural contexts. 

Skills:

Team building, analysis and critical orientations to the world, exploration of global and diverse perspectives, engagement with the world, creative problem solving.

Courses:

Students will take ENG-L 260 Intro to Advanced Study of Literature (includes diversity component)

PLUS any two of the following:

• ENG-L 364 Native American Literature
• ENG-L 369 Early African American Lit
• ENG-L 370 Black American Writing
• ENG-L 378 Women and Literature
• ENG-L 379 American Ethnic and Minority Literature
• ENG-L 382 Fiction of the Non-Western World
• ENG-L 383 Studies in British or Commonwealth Culture (varying topics such as African, South Asian, Caribbean literature in English)

A microcredential in Music Literacy for the Music Industry would provide students with foundational knowledge of the music literacy needed for music production. Coursework will introduce traditional music theory, keyboard skills, and digital audio workstations. Upon completion of this microcredential, students will be able to produce music projects or arrangements in both audio and written formats.

Skills: 

Critical thinking, creative problem solving, cultural intelligence, aural and visual analysis of music, music content creation, introductory skills in digital audio workstations (DAWs), basic keyboard skills.

Courses: 

• MUS-P 110 Beginning Piano Class
• MUS-T 109 Rudiments of Music
• MUS-Z 124 Beginning Contemporary Songwriting

Communication skills are continuously cited by employers across industries and disciplines as the number one thing graduates need to succeed. The importance of oral communication is often emphasized as a required skill by employers. Students who earn the Professional Speaking Micro-credential will develop public speaking skills that meet the needs of employers.

Upon completion of the micro-credential program in Professional Speaking:

• Students will “Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.”
• Students will “Locate and use information relevant to the goals, audiences, purposes, and contexts.”
• Students will “Adapt messages to the diverse needs of individuals, groups, and contexts.”
• Students will “Adjust messages while in the process of communicating.”
• Students will “Critically reflect on one’s own messages after the communication event.”

Required courses (Pass each class with a C or higher)

• SPCH-S 121: Public Speaking
• SPCH-S 355: Presentations in Professions

Elective Courses (choose 1, pass with a C or higher)

• CMCL-C 228: Argumentation and Public Advocacy
• CMCL-C 440: Organizational Communication
• SPCH-C 325: Interviewing Principles & Practices
• SPCH-S 324: Persuasive Speaking

Upon completing this microcredential, students will have developed requisite skills necessary to identify and propose solutions for social problems. Courses in this series introduce students to the range and breadth of social problems, while beginning to explore solutions to these problems. 

Courses:  

• SOC-S 100 (Introduction to Sociology) (3 credits) 
• SOC-S 215 (Social Change) (3 credits) 
• SOC-S 217 (Social Inequality) (3 credits) 

Upon completing this microcredential, students will have developed requisite skills necessary to investigate social problems using sociological methodologies. Courses in this series provide methodological training in sociology that allows students to analyze problems and develop solutions.

Courses:  

• SOC-S 261 (Research Methods in Sociology) (3 credits) 
• SOC-S 230 (Society and the Individual) (3 credits) 
• SOC-S 371 (Statistics for Sociology) (3 credits)

Upon completing this microcredential, students will have engaged with the different ways in which social change can be facilitated. Courses in this series build on and integrate knowledge from previous courses to highlight strategies of social engagement to affect social change.

Courses:  

• SOC-S 308 (Global Society)  
• SOC-S 404 (Practicum in Social Engagement) 
• SOC-S 419 (Social Movements and Collective Action) 

A micro-credential in Women, Gender, and Social Contexts is of value to current students working toward a degree and to individuals who wish to expand their perspective and knowledge as a workplace credentials. Learners increase skills in exploring global perspectives and critical thinking on women and gender issues. Developing writing and research skills through application of learning to real world issues is also a focus. 

Skills:

Perspective taking, critical thinking, analytical research and writing, creative problem solving, and empathy are gained transferable skills. 

Courses:

• Women’s and Gender Studies WOST-W 200 Women in Society
• Women’s and Gender Studies WOST-W 300 Topics in Women’s Studies (VT: Gender and Language)
• Women’s and Gender Studies WOST-W 300 Topics in Women’s Studies (VT: Social Constructs)

This microcredential shows graduate and professional schools and employers that students have excelled academically by completing a significant portion of the IUE Honors curriculum. Students can receive this microcredential if they complete the three HON-H program courses but do not complete the Honors Senior Thesis course (H-499). It provides some acknowledgement of Honors progress, but is not equivalent to the full honors designation on the diploma.

Skills:
Analyzing questions or varied problems and issues.
Communicating clearly, knowledgeably, and effectively to express ideas and concepts in multiple formats.
Demonstrate preparedness for post-college work and life-long learning.

Courses: 

• HON-H 200 Freshmen Honors Seminar or HON-H 209 Introduction to the Honors Program
• HON-H 233 Sophomore Humanities
• HON-H 303 Honors Colloquium