Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Professionals

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the problem solving process, focusing on mastering the skills that enable them to make critical decisions in a variety of contexts. Operating in a collaborative environment that focuses on problem based learning: students establish and work within groups that will utilize strategies for identifying ROOT problems, generating alternatives or solutions, implementing a chosen solution, and evaluating the outcome. Students will discuss issues of group interaction as well as the importance of working within a group and as an individual.