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Take Your Creativity Further

Try a microcredential before committing to a degree program.

Our specialized microcredentials differ from traditional degree and certificate programs in that they can be completed in much shorter time spans!

Applied Creative Thinking and Problem Solving

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Business, educational, and governmental leaders have identified creativity and complex problem solving as crucial 21st-century skills. This six-credit micro-credential provides students with the cognitive and affective skills proven to enhance personal and professional success. 

Program Requirements (6 Credits)

CRS/EDL 559 Principles In Creative Problem Solving    3
CRS 610/EDL 683 Facilitation Of Group Problem Solving    3
Or CRS 614 Advanced Cognitive Tools For Creative Problem Solving

Creative Education: Innovative Learning, Thinking, and Problem Solving

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Theoretical development and practical utilization of the latest creativity studies skills and techniques for global educational personnel in K-12 schools and higher education, as well as trainers and educational consultants.

Program Requirements (12 Credits) 
  

CRS/EDL 530 Creative Teaching And Learning In Formal And Informal Settings    3
CRS/EDL 559 Principles In Creative Problem Solving    3
CRS 610/EDL 683 Facilitation Of Group Problem Solving    3
CRS/EDU 621 Curriculum Development In Gifted, Talented And Creative Education    3
or CRS 560 Foundations Of Creative Learning

A Note About Microcredentials

All micro-credential courses can be applied to our certificate and MS programs in Creativity and Change Leadership.

All courses are credit-bearing and can be added to your transcript in addition to being listed as a specialization on your resume or portfolio.