Overview
The Certificate in Design Thinking program offers students in-depth experiences in using the design process to solve complex problems. Students participate in interdisciplinary teams using creative and multifaceted design methodologies that address international issues.
Why Study Design Thinking at Radford?
- Design Thinking certification is offered 100% online–allowing students to learn from anywhere in the world.
- Flexible programs give you the opportunity to learn on your own time.
- Our courses are taught by experienced design-thinkers with degrees in design.
- You’ll learn the design process that inspires innovation in any industry.
- You will gain research skills with a thesis or project.
Careers and Internships
Students have secured positions with a variety of industries, companies, and institutions, including:
- Higher education as university professors, department chairs, and deans.
- Design thinkers for places like Star Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), NASA, Magic Leap, K-12 education, Restore VR, and Social Supply Design Build.
- Human factors engineers, user experience (UX)/user interface designers (UI), theater designers, healthcare administrators, admissions officers, design strategists, graphic designers, virtual reality designers, project managers, and educators.
Opportunities for Design Thinking students at Radford
- Numerous opportunities are available to you for research publication and presentation.
- Graduate Assistant opportunities that are 100% online for students.
- Study Hall Wednesday, which is held every Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom for students to meet and gain assistance on course material.
- Thesis Thursday, which is held every Thursday, 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom for students to discuss everything thesis related.
- Collaborations with other disciplines and businesses such as IBM, occupational, and physical therapy.
Admissions Requirements
- Resume or vita
- Completed application
- 3 letters of reference
- Statement of why you’re pursuing the certificate
- Official transcripts
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40 students from across the world
including Canada, South Korea, and in the United States.
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1 year to certificate completion
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Best Online Programs and Most Affordable Online Colleges
2019
We give you a balanced education in Design Thinking
Design Thinking provides an approach that focuses on:
- Design thinking – the theories and methods relative to creative cognition.
- Design history – the historical and political context of design.
- Design research – the science of design grounded in scholarship and research.
- Design management – the dynamics of teamwork and management.
- Design Doing – the experimental opportunities in virtual studios and team-based solution.
