Micro-credential Summary:
The Military Academic Pathway Program (MAPP) is a four-week program designed to help military veterans adjust to university life, both academically and personally. In this micro-credential, students will be introduced to a range of skills, concepts and approaches designed to help them feel capable and confident in the university environment.
The program’s main focus is academic with an emphasis on research skills, critical thinking, digital literacy, and effective communication skills for academic purposes. However, a holistic approach will be adopted. Activities are also designed to encourage self-awareness, the development of positive study habits, and a sense of belonging. Students will be introduced to a range of services and resources available at CQUniversity to support their learning journey in MAPP and throughout their degree. They will be assisted in career planning and encouraged to explore the study options at CQUniversity. There will be opportunities to establish social networks at CQUniversity, including those with staff members and other students who are veterans.
Website: Military Academic Pathways Program
MAPP Course Structure
| Module | Topic |
| Introduction to MAPP | |
| 1 | Getting Ready for University |
| 2 | Practical Tips for Effective Learning |
| 3 | Back to Basics |
| 4 | Writing an Essay |
| 5 | Active Reading and Note-taking |
| 6 | Research Skills |
| 7 | Critical Thinking |
| 8 | Paraphrasing and Referencing |
| 9 | Career Planning |
| 10 | Oral Presentation Skills |
| 11 | Services and Support at CQUni |
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply critical self-reflection skills to career planning and the development of effective learning strategies
- Practise critical thinking
- Practise digital and information literacies
- Use appropriate grammar and writing conventions for academic purposes
- Plan and deliver an oral presentation
- Plan and write an academic essay
- Interact with a range of services, resources and support systems available at CQUni.
MAPP Assessment
| TASK | Weight | Due Date |
| Thesis-illustration paragraph | 10% | Week 2 |
| Oral presentation | 20% | Week 3 |
| Learning journal | 20% | End of Week 3 |
| Essay (1000 words) | 50% | End of Week 4 |
Fee: $2,750.
Duration: PDC105835 Military Academic Pathway Program Townsville is a four-week intensive face-to-face program (9am - 3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays).
Intakes: Students will be referred via The Oasis Townsville, the ADF's Joint Transition Authority team, and members of Townsville's 3rd Brigade (Australian Army). Online application is required with evidence of eligibility provided by students.
Please access the website below for further information.
Website: Military Academic Pathways Program
Study Mode: Mixed Mode
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
The Military Academic Pathway Program (MAPP) Townsville will help prepare students for undergraduate study at CQUniversity.
Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Micro-credential Enquiries: j.mcdougall@cqu.edu.au