Quality Science Education Enrollment
We look forward to having you join the Quality Science Education Program through Pathway for an upcoming semester.
Enrollment for the Summer Semester is open now through May 5th!
To download the full Pathway Academic Calendar, which includes Semester Enrollment Dates and Semester Start/End Dates through 2028, click on the icon.
Please select the appropriate enrollment form based on what best describes you:
Student Enrollment: If you are currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a college/university when classes begin, you may participate at no cost (100% scholarship is awarded). [If you learned about this program through the J&J WiSTEM2D program, please use the J&J WiSTEM2D enrollment form below].
J&J WiSTEM2D Student Enrollment: If you learned about this program through the J&J WiSTEM2D program, and are currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a school/university, or are a high school student when classes begin, you may participate for at no cost (100% scholarship is awarded).
High School Student Enrollment: If you are currently enrolled as high school student when classes begin, you may participate at no cost (100% scholarship is awarded). [If you learned about this program through the J&J WiSTEM2D program, please use the J&J WiSTEM2D enrollment form below].
Corporate Member Enrollment: If your company is a Pathway Corporate Member, and you would like to enroll in the full semester courses (where you will be expected to pass/complete all assignments and exams), enroll through the Corporate Member Enrollment Form. Corporate Members are awarded Reduced Tuition (80% discount):
Course 1 (Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality: $200
Course 2 (Product Development and Validation): $200
Course 3 (Risk and Failure Analysis): $200
Industry Professional and Non-Student Enrollment: If you are not currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a school/university, and are not a high school student, and you are not an employee of a Corporate Member, enroll as an Industry Professional/Non-Student. Tuition is:
Course 1 (Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality: $1,200
Course 2 (Product Development and Validation): $1,200
Course 3 (Risk and Failure Analysis): $1,200
Questions? Please contact Ann Hinkle, Director of University Relations and Enrollment, at Ann.Hinkle@QualityChampions.org
What are students and industry members saying about the QSE courses?
FAQ’s
What is the Curriculum?
Check out the detailed curriculum, including sample class videos:
Students: For students currently enrolled in high school or as a degree seeking student in a college/university, the Quality Science Education Micro Credential Program consists of 3 industry-developed courses, and 2 courses you take through your university (Business Acumen and Microbiology). Quality Science Education Curriculum - For Students
Non-Students: For Non-Students (i.e. industry professionals and non-students): Any industry experience you have will be taken into account, and as a result, the Business Acumen and Microbiology courses might be waived. In those cases, the Quality Science Education Micro Credential Program consists of the 3 industry-developed courses. Quality Science Education Curriculum - for Non-Students
Duration: All 3 industry-developed courses are offered during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters each year. Please check the Academic Calendar for course start and end dates.
Time Commitment: Plan on spending approximately 3-5 hours per week for each course, which includes class-time and assignments. Summer semester commitment is 5-7 hours per week due to the shortened semester.
How is the program offered? The program is an online, pre-recorded program that is run with a live cohort of students. The Professor holds live online classes to prepare for the midterm exam and final exam, engages with students on ideas and questions, and may provide opportunities for live industry sessions. Also, Contact Pathway to find out if your school is offering the program for academic credit or to see if your company is a Corporate Member where a course discount will be applied.
What is the Mentorship Program?
Students: You will have an opportunity to be paired with an industry member who has a background based on interests you express when you sign up for the program. You will complete a short self-reflection to guide your discussion, and will have one 2 hour meeting with your mentor.
Industry Professionals: We encourage you to take the opportunity to mentor one of our students currently in school. This is a volunteer opportunity for you to have an impact on the future career path of the next generation of professionals. We hear from our mentors that this program is extremely rewarding to them as well! Here is a link to Volunteer.
You may both decide to continue the relationship!
What is the Outcome? Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive certification from Pathway that can be designated after your name as “CQSP” - Certified Quality Science Professional. Our goal is also for your hiring success through the Pathway Hiring Platform!
What is the Pathway Hiring Platform and how is it different than Handshake, Indeed or other platforms? The Pathway Hiring Platform is available only to QSE students seeking internship and job opportunities, and Pathway Corporate Members who are hiring. Pathway Corporate Members are actively seeking candidates who have an understanding of quality science, and the platform provides them access to only those individuals. This helps them refine their search to highly qualified candidates and helps students be recognized for their unique credentials as a QSE student!