Offered Every Fall
To earn this Level II Badge, you must meet a set of particular benchmarks set by professionals as well as faculty related to the art of engineering writing, including language conventions, logical development, problem-solving and synthesis of appropriate evidence.
You should pursue this micro-credential if:
You are an undergraduate student at Quinnipiac or another university
You are interested in becoming an outstanding communicator within the field of engineering
This program must be completed on campus and is offered in accordance with the for-credit course that comprises the micro-credential. Please refer to the Course Catalog for the most recent information regarding course sections and schedules.
Mandatory Course:
ENR 110 (Offered every Fall)
All learners who complete the required outputs will earn a Level II Badge.
Complete ENR 110: The World of an Engineer (3 Credits). This course introduces you to the study and practice of engineering, including overviews of specific disciplines. Participatory focus involves group design projects, hands-on learning, computer work, team building and engineering ethics discussions. In an inquiry-based learning framework, you are introduced to the Grand Challenges for Engineering as defined by the National Academy of Engineering to consider global issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Submit a writing sample of your choice from ENR 110 to an e-portfolio and respond to the reflection prompt related to professional identity and how your writing sample demonstrates your professional identity.
Use feedback to submit a new writing sample from either an additional ENR course or a professional experience to an e-portfolio. You will also complete another reflection.
Assessment is completed by faculty using a rubric designed by both engineerng faculty and English faculty as well as professional engineering writers. Students receive feedback from the rubric evaluators.
Analytics and Analysis
Communication
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Langauge Conventions
Synthesis of Appropriate Evidence
These badges signify that learners are able to perform or produce an observable product that will be useful in professional environments. Subject matter experts will evaluate the artifacts produced by learners for quality.
By earning a micro-credential, learners across a wide array of industries, verticals and professional fields are able to showcase the acquisition of specialized knowledge that offers unique value in the workplace. Micro-credentials are flexible and versatile, designed and delivered in an accelerated format by our experienced faculty and industry thought leaders who understand critical shortages and skills gaps.
All students who complete a micro-credential associated with academic credit or co-curricular experiences will receive a designation on their transcript and a digital badge through Credly. Micro-credential earners are encouraged to share their achievements on resumes, social media platforms and e-portfolios.
Learners can begin their pursuit of micro-credentials at any level; individuals who are new to the field are best suited for Participation or Level I badges, whereas experienced professionals might be more interested in advanced Level III Badges or Level IV Certifications. More information about our micro-credential taxonomy can be found below.
