How to Earn Badges
Current Badging Opportunities
Towson University has partnered with Capital CoLAB to issue the Generalist Digital Technology Credential. To enroll in the current 6-course pathway, please email the contact person listed below. They will work with you to sign up for the required classes. Once you have completed the course requirements, you will be sent an invitation to claim your badge through Credly.
Course Requirements
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Pathway 1 |
pathway 2 |
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COSC 111 (No Prerequisite) |
COSC 111 (No Prerequisite) |
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COSC 175 (No Prerequisite) |
COSC 175 (No Prerequisite) |
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MATH 231 (No Prerequisite) |
MATH 231 (No Prerequisite) |
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CIS 377 (No Prerequisite) |
CIS 377 (No Prerequisite) |
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COSC 418 |
*UMBC Online Module: Data Visualization and Communication |
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CIS 468 |
*UMBC Online Module: Data Ethics module |
*UMBC online module: Data Visualization and Communication (Students that they have prerequisite classes for CIS 468, they can take CIS 468 in Computer Science department. However, if the students don’t have the prerequisite classes, they can substitute CIS 468 with UMBC online module. There is no prerequisite for this UMBC module).
*UMBC online module: Data Ethics module (Students that have prerequisite classes for COSC 418, they can take COSC 418 in Computer Science department. However, if the students don’t have the prerequisite classes, they can substitute COSC 418 with UMBC online module. There is no prerequisite for this UMBC module).
Take the Next Steps
Interested in taking the next steps to earn the Digital Technology Credential?
- Contact Dr. Mona Tavakolan, mtavakolan AT_TOWSON, to sign up for the credential program
- Work with the Career Center to update your resume
- Join the Capital CoLAB community to explore opportunities to enhance your digital tech skills