Undergraduate Certificate in Creativity & Innovation Online

In a world of increasing complexity, change, and competition, generating new ideas is now essential for leaders across all fields, and the application of creativity skills distinguishes those who maintain the status quo from those who inspire a new direction or vision.

Drexel’s fully-online certificate program teaches the fundamental theories of creativity, helping you understand and harness your own creative strengths in order to better solve problems within the workplace. You’ll also learn how to present methods for assessing creative strengths, making you a valuable asset to any organization.

Program Features

Flexible, fully-online coursework designed for busy professionals that can be completed on your own schedule
Credits can be applied toward one of our online bachelor’s degree programs
Completely online format lets you learn when it’s convenient for you
The Drexel/Torrance Center for Creativity and Innovation, directed by Dr. Fredricka Reisman, promotes creativity using programs that cultivate skills in creative thinking, innovative leadership practices, and problem solving techniques

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State restrictions may apply to some programs.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Core Courses
CRTV 301	Foundations in Creativity	3.0
CRTV 302	Tools and Techniques in Creativity	3.0
CRTV 303	Creativity in the Workplace	3.0
Electives
Select three of the following:		9.0
EDLT 101	Learning, Culture, & Technology Workshop I
EDLT 238	New Media Literacies
EDLT 343	Play and Learning in Participatory Cultures
PRST 450	Creative Leadership for Professionals
WRIT 220	Creative Nonfiction Writing
WRIT 225	Creative Writing
Total Credits		18.0

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Admissions Criteria

A high school diploma or GED

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

A completed application
At least one official transcript (from either high school or a previously attended college)
Additional requirements for International Students

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2023-2024 is $574 per credit. (A 40% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $956 per credit)

This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Academic Calendar

2022-2023 Academic Year

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Exams Begin

Exams End

Fall 2022

September 19, 2022

December 3, 2022

December 5, 2022

December 10, 2022

Winter 2023

January 9, 2023

March 18, 2023

March 20, 2023

March 25, 2023

Spring 2023

April 3, 2023

June 10, 2023

June 12, 2023

June 17, 2023

Summer 2023

June 26, 2023

September 2, 2023

September 4, 2023

September 9, 2023

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Undergraduate Certificate In Creativity And Innovation Online