The Creativity and Innovation minor is designed for anyone who wants to thrive in this emerging world by producing work that is both new and useful. Providing a curriculum that is both theoretically sound and pragmatic, this program will help students discover their vital role as creative cultivators. Special emphasis will be placed on cultivating creative habits, developing talents, practicing innovative processes, and studying current research on creativity. Students who meet a GPA of 2.5 or higher will be awarded a Certificate in Creativity and Innovation. This program is a perfect complement to anyone seeking to enhance their life, talents, and career.

After completing this Certificate Program, the student will have the expertise to:

1. Practice creative habits for talent development
2. Use the basic competencies in the six essential human abilities needed to survive in the Conceptual Age (Design, Story, Systems Thinking, Empathy, Play, and Meaning).
3. Effectively lead others in the Innovative Process (IP), in Design Thinking (DT), and in Creative Problem Solving techniques (CPS).
4. Identify current psychological, neurological, and social theories in creativity.
5. Construct a personal philosophy of creativity which integrates creativity and innovation with your talents, career, and personal endeavors.

Required Courses