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Nationally in higher education, a microcredential is a digital badge students earn by completing coursework that offers a specific set of skills and knowledge. Oregon State’s microcredentials entail a series of courses, offered at the undergraduate or graduate level, that are comprised of at least three courses and a minimum of 8 credits. As part of each microcredential's requirement, students must complete at least one course in the microcredential after the microcredential program has started. All course credits used to complete a microcredential must be completed in academic residence at OSU.
Courses must be offered via Ecampus with all requirements available in that modality. Courses may also be offered on campus if desired.
Ecampus approvals are required for new online microcredentials prior to the curricular approval. Please contact Shannon Riggs, Ecampus Executive Director of Academic Programs and Learning Innovation, if you are interested in exploring offering a microcredential via Ecampus.
Questions regarding the CIM form or the submission process? Contact [email protected]
Proposals for new microcredentials should be submitted in CIM no later than week 5 two terms prior to the proposed term of offer. For example, in week 5 of fall term for a spring term initial delivery.
The OSU microcredential committee (comprised of academic and professional faculty) will review the proposal and provide feedback. Final approval of proposed microcredentials is the responsibility of the microcredential committee.
Questions regarding microcredential implementation after committee approval? Contact Jarrell Townsend at the Office of the Registrar. Also see the Microcredentials page on the Office of Registrar website.