Design Thinking and Innovation Health

3 credits · School of Nursing

This course offers students an immersive experience in design thinking, a human-centered approach to innovation. Students are introduced to the concepts of the design thinking process - a systematic approach to creative problem-solving and innovation. A brief background is provided on the theory and relevant history of design thinking. The stages of the design thinking process and methodologies are described. Examples of design thinking are provided to demonstrate how design thinking has been used to create innovations that promote the adoption and spread of ideas. This course also prepares students' mindset for innovation as a design thinker. [3]