Professional Readiness Certificate Requirements
The Certificate in Professional Readiness is a 12-credit program that can be completed in as few as two semesters.
Note: If you are a Boise State student, meet with your advisor to see if this program is a good fit for your goals.
To complete the program, you must:
- Complete three required courses
- Choose three out of the four options listed in the following table
| Course Type | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | IDS 100 Skill Advancement I | 1 |
| Required | IDS 200 Skill Advancement II | 1 |
| Required | IDS 299 Skill Advancement III | 1 |
| Option 1 | Complete at least one of the following courses: IDS 210 Technology Essentials for the Modern Workplace COID 264 Project Management I: Start, Plan, Run | 3 |
| Option 2 | Complete at least one of the following courses: IDS 211 Data Informed Problem Solving COID 268 Data Analysis I: Prepare, Process, Analyze | 3 |
| Option 3 | Complete at least one of the following courses: IDS 212 Creating and Communicating Professional Content BUSCOM 201 Business Communication WRITE 212 Introduction to Technical Communication | 3 |
| Option 4 | Complete at least 3 credits from the following courses: IDS 213 Fostering Cooperation and Innovation (3 credits) IDS 292 IDS Practicum (1 credit) IDS 293 IDS Internship (1 credit) COMM 201 Argument and Reason (3 credits) | 3 |
| Total credits | Total credits for the certificate | 12 |
Course Descriptions
Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.
To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. IDS 100). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
