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Academic and Professional Divisions of Specialization
To ensure focused development, quality assurance, and strategic expansion of its micro-credential offers, the Council shall organize its programs and initiatives around defined Academic and Professional Divisions of Specialization. These divisions represent the primary fields in which micro-credential pathways may be developed and offered across participating institutions and industry partners. Initially, the Council shall streamline its scope by concentrating on three major specialty clusters, subject to refinement based on the results of a membership and institutional needs survey. These clusters include:
Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education
Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education
Encompassing Communication and Media, Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education, Psychology, and Theology.
Business and Service Industry
Business and Service Industry
Covering Business and Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting and Finance, Hospitality, Tourism, and related-sector disciplines.
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Including Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering and Applied Technology fields, Health and Medical Sciences, Allied Health Programs, Agriculture, and Fisheries.
These divisions serve as the foundational organizational structure for planning, curriculum development, capacity-building initiatives, research agenda-setting, and engagement with academic, industry, and international partners.
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