PSY108 — Creative Thinking
PSY 108 - Creative Thinking PSY 108 - Creative Thinking 3 Course Description: This interdisciplinary course will increase students’ understanding of the nature of creativity and creative problem solving. It provides students with an introduction to skills and techniques designed to increase their creativity and ability to develop innovative solutions to meaningful problems. Students will analyze the creative process from a variety of theoretical perspectives and participate in activities that develop capacities to generate original ideas. Topics include modern theories of creativity from psychology and allied fields, environments that enhance creative functioning, techniques to promote divergent thinking, and case studies of creative individuals. A variety of critical and creative thinking skills designed to boost creativity will be explored and practiced. Knowledge and skills gained in this course are applicable to solving business, scientific, and environmental problems, as well as the arts and sciences and othe areas of personal interest. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development. General Education Elective(s): Behavioral Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Course Student Learning
Prerequisites: ENG101
Part of
- Business Entrepreneurship Associates Degree
- Communication Career Associates Degree
- Communication Transfer Associates Degree
- Psychology Concentration Associates Degree
- Visual Arts Associates Degree
- Visual Design Career Associates Degree
- Visual Design Transfer Associates Degree
- Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Launch at MCC (Entrepreneurship) Certificate