New Publication Examines UMBC’s Approach to Microcredential Integration

A new case study by Collin Sullivan and Felipe Filomeno examines how UMBC has integrated microcredentials across academic, co-curricular, and community-engaged learning experiences.

From Campus to Career: Multi-Modal Micro-credential Integration Across Academic, Co-Curricular, and Community Pathways at UMBC is published in Research Issues in Contemporary Education, Vol. 11, No. 1 (2026), From Curriculum to Career: Integrating Industry Micro-Credentials into Academic Programs.

The article examines seven microcredential implementations at UMBC, considering their design, governance, assessment, and outcomes. Across these examples, the authors find that microcredentials can serve as "translators of learning"—making competencies and experiential learning more visible without disrupting the liberal arts curriculum.

The case study highlights how intentional design, institutional governance, competency frameworks, and reflective assessment can support a coherent microcredential ecosystem. It also explores how microcredentials can support professional identity development, increase recognition of experiential learning, and expand opportunities for adult and community learners.

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Special thanks to Josh Abrams, Felipe Filomeno, Erin Hogan, Lori Hardesty, Allison Jones, Alison Larsen, and Sally Scott for sharing their work with microcredential learning experiences.