Innovation and Creativity

Program Overview

The Minor in Innovation and Creativity (MIC) at Gannon University fosters skills and mindsets for solving complex societal problems. Through experiential learning and collaboration, students develop empathy, courage, and the ability to create and share innovative solutions. The MIC prepares graduates for careers in diverse fields, empowering them to lead, inspire, and make a positive impact.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The Minor in Innovation and Creativity (MIC) focuses on developing skills, attitudes, and mindsets that enable individuals to inspire solutions to complex societal problems.
It covers topics such as empathy, collaboration, openness, play and practice, courage, embracing failure, risk taking, creating and sharing ideas, and more.
• Structure: The MIC is a 15-credit minor that can be earned in addition to any major.
It consists of six courses:
• MIC 201: The Launch (1 credit)
• MIC 205: The Pitch (Speech) (3 credits)
• MIC 301: The Lore (Literature Series) (3 credits)
• MIC 305: The Labyrinth (Phil II Series) (3 credits)
• MIC 310: The Prototype (Fine Arts Series) (3 credits)
• MIC 401: The Blastoff (2 credits)
• Course Schedule: The MIC courses are typically offered in the following sequence:
• Fall, Freshman or Sophomore Year: MIC 201 and MIC 205
• Fall, Sophomore or Junior Year: MIC 301 and MIC 305
• Spring, Sophomore or Junior Year: MIC 310
• Fall, Junior or Senior Year: MIC 401

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The MIC courses use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, group projects, and presentations.
• Faculty: The MIC courses are taught by faculty from the College of Engineering and Business, the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, and the Morosky School of Health Professions and Sciences.
• Unique Approaches: The MIC program emphasizes experiential learning and collaboration.
Students work on real-world projects and collaborate with students and faculty from across the University.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The MIC prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, including:
• Business
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Education
• Social work
• Non-profit organizations
• Opportunities: The MIC can help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to:
• Identify and solve problems
• Collaborate with others
• Innovate and create new solutions
• Lead and inspire others
• Outcomes: Graduates of the MIC program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields.
They have worked for companies such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. They have also started their own businesses and non-profit organizations.

Other:

• The MIC is open to all Gannon University students, regardless of their major.
• The MIC is a selective program.
Students must apply and be accepted to the program.
• The MIC is a great way to enhance your resume and better prepare you for your future.