21st Century Skills for Employment Certificate

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In today’s business world, employers are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their ability to work effectively with others, communicate in written and oral formats, and use technology applications. This certificate allows students to develop entry level employment skills. Areas of focus include reading, writing, communication, technology, organization, time management, and employability skills. Students who have completed this certificate are employable in a variety of business settings.

Certificate Requirements

Recommended Courses

The following two courses are recommended, but not required:

ED 205 - Finding Purpose, Major, Career Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
ED 404 - Job Search Strategies for Jrs. Srs. Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1

Computer Competency

Select one course:

CS 105 I - Digital Life Through Multimedia Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
CS 176 I - Intro Web Design & Development Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
ED 302 I - Technology & Assess in Classroom Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
ART 152 I - Digital Art & Design - Non Majors Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Communication Competency

COMMS 100 O - Introduction to Communication Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Written Competency

ENG 110 W - College Writing Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Edgewood College Mission & Vision

Select any COR 1 course.

AND

Select any COR 2 course.

Additional Cutting Edge Requirements

ED 090 - Skills for Success Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3 (a minimum of four times)
OR

All of the following four courses:
ED 112 - Study Strategies & Time Management Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
ED 113 - Assistive Technology Applications Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
ED 114 - Language & Communication Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
ED 115 - Self-Determination Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
The following courses are also required:
ED 091 - Safety in the Community Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2 (First year)
ED 092 - Interpersonal Relationships Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2 (First year)
ED 093A - Cutting Edge Internship A Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
ED 093B - Cutting Edge Internship B Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3