Design has the power to not only bring solutions to societal issues but also to activate a desire in others to implement those solutions. Our process is hands-on and collaborative, based on creating positive social change. It prepares us to become leaders of social change through strategic design thinking, creative placemaking, organizational learning, and active community engagement.

The Design Thinking Certificate prepares students to synthesize various aspects of design to plan, design, and manage spaces in such a way to not only improve the quality of life for those individuals within those spaces, but also to empower such communities through involvement in the design process itself. We focus on real problems working alongside real people, giving you the experience you need to compete in the field of design.