Design thinking isn't just for designers — it's the structured, human-centered creative problem solving methodology that top organizations in every industry use to innovate. GCU's Design Thinking & Innovation minor gives students of any major the mindset, methods, and tools to lead creative problem-solving in business, healthcare, education, technology, and beyond.
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Open to students of any major, this minor cultivates interdisciplinary capabilities in creative problem-solving, innovation, and leadership through a creativity-driven and research-informed approach. Students engage with design thinking as a structured set of methods and tools for inquiry, ideation, and development, gaining practical experience applicable across diverse fields. The program prepares students for careers and advanced study where creativity, innovation, and collaborative leadership are essential.
Open to students of any major, this minor cultivates interdisciplinary capabilities in creative problem-solving, innovation, and leadership through a creativity-driven and research-informed approach. Students engage with design thinking as a structured set of methods and tools for inquiry, ideation, and development, gaining practical experience applicable across diverse fields. The program prepares students for careers and advanced study in areas where creativity, innovation, and collaborative leadership are essential.
The Design Thinking & Innovation minor under Graphic Design consists of 18 credits, including four required courses from the Graphic Design B.A. program and two electives from business-centered courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GD111 | Introduction to Design | 3.0 |
| GD112 | Drawing for Designers | 3.0 |
| GD212 | Intro to Design Thinking | 3.0 |
| GD328 | Design Thinking & Innovation | 3.0 |
| Electives (Choose Two): | 6.0 | |
BU213 | Mgmt Theory & Org. Behavior | |
BU217 | Introduction to Leadership | |
BU314 | Entrepreneurship | |
MK246 | Social Media Marketing | |
MK266 | Going Viral & Growth Hacking | |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
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