By Alexandra Stetz
The Creative Studies Department might just
spark the imagination of Buffalo State College students.
“Creativity is something you actually
need,” said Suzanne Ramos, a graduate student studying
creativity.
Gerard Puccio, Ph.D., chair of the creative
studies department, agrees with Ramos.
“Creative thinking and problem solving are essential
workplace skills,” Gerard Puccio said.
“Creative thinking and problem solving
is a core leadership skill; leaders solve complex problems
and therefore need to be able to think creatively.”
The department offers a variety of courses
that target not only creativity, but workplace skills. Courses
incorporate leadership lessons, teaching students how to
alter managing styles to fit different situations and different
personalities, according to the department website. http://www.buffalostate.edu/centers/creativity
Due to the ever-changing nature of business, the course
load teaches students to become more efficient creative
problem solvers.
“An ability to creatively solve problems helps people
to cope better with change and to deal more effectively
with life's challenges,” Puccio said.
The courses help students learn ways to break out of their
normal ways of thinking. Once the students learn how to
let their ideas flow they are able to come to more creative,
practical solutions to problems.
Benefits of studying creative studies according to department
Web site:
• Developed practical interpersonal and communication
skills that enhance all aspects of life (to become a better
professional, parent, community member, etc.).
• Improve the capacity to think creatively about challenges
and opportunities.
• Became an expert in facilitating problem-solving
groups, using problem-solving tools to define complex problems,
generate creative solutions and transform solutions into
action.
• Earned unique and prestigious academic credentials
that clearly set them apart from others.
For those interested in furthering their knowledge in CRS,
there is a graduate program also available to obtain a masters
of science degree in creative studies, also offered by BSC.
“It helps you find your true passion, clarify your
priorities in life and find the most effective solution
to any challenge,” said Hector Ramos, a graduate student
studying creativity.
For those looking to enhance their resume
without a ton of extra work, looking into this minor is
not a bad idea. There is a minimum of five courses (CRS205;
CRS302;
CRS303;
CRS304,
and one elective) required in order to obtain the minor.
http://www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/students/dn4/
“No matter what major a student is in,
creative thinking and problems solving can enhance your
performance; creative thinking is not limited to any single
discipline - it is useful in the arts, business, communication,
design, psychology, social work, etc.,” Puccio said.
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/registrar/
Alexandra Stetz can be reached at AllexThGr81@cs.com
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