Creativity and Innovation

Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Creativity and Innovation

Program Description

The university certificate program in creativity and innovation aims to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills for assessing the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings in the area of creativity and innovation. Participants will apply theory to evaluate and foster creativity and innovation processes within a variety of settings and within an interdisciplinary context.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Describe and critically assess the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings in the area of creativity and innovation.
• Apply theory and findings from this area in order to evaluate and foster creativity and innovation within a variety of settings (e.g., workplaces, classrooms, organizations, communities).
• Discuss research on creativity and innovation within an interdisciplinary context and examine them in both a systemic and dynamic manner.

Requirements

• EDIN 5180 Creativity and Innovation (3 hours)
• EDIN 6000 Graduate Certificate Project (3 hours)

Elective Courses (12 credit hours)

• Choose from the following list:
  • EDIN 5650 Design Thinking (3 hours)
  • EDIN 5620 Mindfulness (3 hours)
  • EDIN 5624 Transformative Learning (3 hours)
  • EDIN 5630 Creative Multimedia Design for Innovative Learning (3 hours)
  • EDIN 5750 Special Institute (3 hours) (May be repeated if content differs)
  • EDIN 5840 Innovations in Learning Systems: Global Perspectives (3 hours)
  • Other course(s) as approved by the EDIN advisor and the director of the Center for Creativity and Innovation (3-6 hours)

Admission

See the Admission section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online.

Additional Requirements

Requirements for admission to the creativity and innovation certificate program include:

• Receipt of all official transcripts.
• Final degree conferred GPA of 2.5 or higher.