Design Thinking Graduate Certificate
About the Program
The online Design Thinking Certificate requires students to complete 15-credit hours of graduate level coursework that empowers them to strategize, plan, and solve complex problems across a multitude of venues. The curriculum is structured to facilitate mastery in Design Thinking methods, management, teaming, and environment and behavior.
Courses & Requirements
Students can enroll in the one-year program that consists of 15 credits. Students must take DSN 600 Design Thinking Studio.
Students may select 4 classes from the following:
- DSN 611 – Special Topics in Design Thinking (3 credits)(may be repeated on a different topic for 3 additional credits)
- DSN 615 – Reading Credits (3 credits)
- DSN 619 – Design Thinking for Educators (3 credits)
- DSN 645 – Collaboration Studio (3 credits)
- DSN 670 – Environment Behavior Studio (3 credits)
- DSN 740 – Design Management Studio (3 credits)
Cost & Financial Aid
Non-Degree Seeking Students
As a general rule, those who are admitted as non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. Federal regulations do require a student to be working towards a degree to be eligible to receive financial aid funds. There are two exceptions to this regulation, if you are enrolled in an initial required teacher certification program for the state in which you will teach, or if you are taking prerequisite coursework required for admission to a degree program at Radford University. If you think you may qualify for financial aid under one of these circumstances, please submit the recommended paperwork to the financial aid office for review.
Student Support
We know the path to higher education can be daunting, which is why we’re here to help.
As a student of the Roanoke Higher Education Center, you will have access to:
- Library collections and services
- Student Success Center
- Career Center
- Computer lab and student lounge
- Cafe serving breakfast and lunch
- Free parking with a student parking pass
Radford University Resources Available To Students Enrolled Via RHEC:
- Radford University Bookstore
- McConnell Library
- Center for Accessibility Services
- Military Resource Center
- Financial Aid Office
- Career Center at Radford University
- Division of Student Affairs
- Division of Information Technology (Radford University 25 station Computer Lab on Site at RHEC)