Elevate your career options with microcredentials.

At VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences, students can enhance their career potential through digital badges, which serve as verified, online microcredentials representing the skills and knowledge gained during their studies. These badges, earned throughout their academic journey, can be easily integrated into resumes, email signatures and social media profiles, providing employers with a clear and trustworthy way to verify qualifications while giving students a competitive edge in the job market. 

Explore CHS Badge Offerings 

Students at the College of Humanities and Sciences have a variety of opportunities to earn digital badges that highlight their accomplishments. These badges are available through courses and activities that span multiple departments, showcasing a broad range of skills and experiences. To stay informed, students are encouraged to check out the full list of badging opportunities, which is regularly updated. 

See the full list of CHS badges

For Students: Claim Your Badge 

To earn your digital badge from the College of Humanities and Sciences, be sure to complete the CHS Badge Completion Form. Submit this form only after meeting all the necessary criteria for the badge you’re pursuing. Double-check the specific requirements for your badge to ensure you've covered everything.

Badge requirements must be completed by the semester before your graduation. For instance, if you’re graduating in the spring, you need to finish your badge requirements by the previous fall semester.

For Departments: Create a New Badge

Departments in the College of Humanities and Sciences can develop new badges by selecting courses or activities that emphasize key skills and support career development. Proposals should outline clear criteria for students, with requirements completed by the semester before graduation (e.g., fall for spring graduates).

Collaboration with the Dean's Office ensures alignment with college goals and current badge offerings. Approved badges should show measurable student achievements and match job market needs. Regular updates keep badges relevant, supporting career readiness and enhancing students' professional profiles.

New Badge Proposals

1. Reach out to the Dean's Office: Contact Joshua Smith at smithjj4@vcu.edu to express your interest and gather initial guidance for creating a new badge.
2. Review the Digital Badging Handbook: Understand the requirements and guidelines for creating a compliant proposal.
3. Create and submit your proposal: Develop your badge proposal, outlining clear criteria and measurable outcomes, and submit it to smithjj4@vcu.edu for review to ensure it aligns with college standards and supports student career paths.