IND 3000Design Thinking

Catalog

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 with a C- or above General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences In a dynamic learning environment, students engage with real-world case studies to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through Design Thinking, viewed through the lens of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Combining collaborative teamwork and facilitated discussions, students explore concepts like empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing, while integrating insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other social sciences. Through hands-on projects and collaborative work, students apply Design Thinking to address social challenges in areas such as public health, education, social justice, and community development. Students discover systematic ways human-centered design can address complex challenges and foster innovative solutions to improve individual and community well-being. By the end, students will be equipped to design creative, effective interventions grounded in human behavior and social context.