Edge Co-Curricular Certification
Edge is a new certification offered by the College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School. The goal is to give students a competitive edge post-graduation by supercharging their academics with complementary co-curricular certification. This certificate will show future recruiters that the student has an edge based on these experiential learning activities.
Purpose
To indicate that a Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences or Maxwell undergraduate student has completed at least two required experiential learning activities. Upon completion of at least two activities, this student will:
- Show proof of career readiness
- Develop proficiency in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability
- Cultivate a strong sense of global, intercultural, and community awareness
Criteria
- Enrolled in a Syracuse University A&S or Maxwell School Undergraduate Major
- Meet the minimum program requirements
- Final approval of completion by the Syracuse University A&S/Maxwell School Academic and Career Advising Office
Evidence
- Applicants will complete the Edge program application that requires students to detail their experiential learning activities
Skills / Knowledge
- Professionalism
- Career Management
- Leadership
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
- Civic and Global Responsibility
- Ethics, Integrity, and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Earning Criteria
Required
To get Edge certified, complete at least two of these experiences
Optional
Research: Examples include, but are not limited to, independent research supported through SOURCE, working in a faculty member’s lab, or a research presentation at a conference.
Internships: Professional experience, either through an internship course or work associated with career goals or major exploration.
Study Abroad: Study at an approved campus away from Syracuse, including summer, short-term, or semester programs and domestic study away programs in DC, NYC, or LA.
Community Engagement: Work that contributes to the community, including participation in the engaged humanities program or through the Shaw Center, serving as a peer mentor or completing a service-learning course.