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, to communicate in written and oral formats and are capable in using technology applications. This certificate allows students to obtain a competitive advantage in entry-level corporate positions when compared to candidates who don’t have comparable credentials. Students are placed in two semester-long individualized internships where the course content compliments the job skills. Students who have completed this certificate are employed in rapidly growing corporations.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses

IC 205 - Finding Your Purpose, Major, Career 1 Credit(s)
IC 405 - Job Search Strategies for Jrs/Srs 1 Credit(s)

Computer Competency

Select one course:

CS 105 I - Digital Life Through Multimedia 3 Credit(s)
CS 176 I - Intro Web Design & Development 4 Credit(s)
ED 302 I - Tech Literacy & Ed Applications 3 Credit(s)
ART 152 I - Digital Art & Design - Non Majors 3 Credit(s)

Communication Competency

Select one course:

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

Written Competency

Select one course:

ENG 110 W - College Writing 4 Credit(s)

Edgewood College Mission & Vision

Select one COR 2 course:

* COMMS 230 2K - Civic Engagement & the Common Good 3 Credit(s)
* COR 316 2 - Mentoring Through Media Arts 3 Credit(s)
* ED 251 - Precollege Mentoring and Coaching-1 2 Credit(s)
AND
* ED 252 2 - Precollege Mentoring and Coaching-2 2 Credit(s)
* THA 376 2B - Theatre for Young Audiences 4 Credit(s)

Additional Cutting-Edge Requirements

ED 090 - Cutting Edge Resource Seminar 3 Credit(s) (every semester)
ED 091 - Safety in the Community 2 Credit(s) (First year)
ED 092 - Friends Dating and Diversity 2 Credit(s) (First year)
6 Credits of ED 093 - Cutting Edge Internship 3 Credit(s)
* These courses are recommended; however other COR II courses can be substituted depending on the individual career goals of the student.