This page explains how this micro-course can be a step towards achieving the Undergraduate Certificate in First Year Foundations at Thomas Edison State University. Study this page carefully to find out what options are available to you and how to achieve them.

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Required micro-courses for full course credit

Critical media literacies and associated digital skills (LiDA104) is one of three required micro-courses to prepare for the TECEP® test for the Learning in the Digital Age course. The associated micro-courses are:

Steps to gain credit towards the Undergraduate Certificate in First Year Foundations

To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in First Year Foundations conferred by Thomas Edison State University, you must:

1. Complete the following three micro-courses to prepare for the TECEP® test for the Learning in the Digital Age course.
   • LiDA101 (Digital literacies for online learning)
   • LiDA102 (Digital citizenship)
   • LiDA104 (Critical media literacies and associated digital skills)
2. Take the TECEP® test (single assessment) to qualify for academic credit for the Learning in the Digital Age (DGL-101) course at Thomas Edison State University
3. Complete all the other required courses and apply for the Undergraduate Certificate in First Year Foundations at Thomas Edison State University. (This equates to the learning effort required to complete a full year of academic study).

The Undergraduate Certificate in First Year Foundations provides a pathway for transfer into a Bachelor’s degree at Thomas Edison State University. Please see the Thomas Edison State University website for details.