Distance Learning

The ICSC One-Year Graduate Certificate for Professionals and Master's Degree for Distance Students

"The International Center for Studies in Creativity graduate certificate in creative problem-solving and change leadership is hands-down the best personal and professional development program I have experienced. Working side-by-side with current and emerging leaders in this cutting-edge field is priceless. I learned an incredible amount during the time in Buffalo, and returned home with renewed energy and passion to encourage new creative solutions. And the best part is that the distance courses provide a way to extend the experience and learning year-round!"

Greg Melia
CAE
ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership

Graduate Certificate for Professionals

The ICSC, internationally recognized for offering "The Credential in Creativity" for more than 30 years, has created a graduate certificate designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills to become transformational leaders. Experiences gained through this program will provide you with a solid grounding in theory and depth in skill development. Now, the combination of summer institutes and distance courses makes this credential accessible for those outside of Western New York.

Master's Degree for Distance Students

Beginning in 2003, students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate for Professionals Program may go on for the full Master of Science degree. After completing the six courses outlined below, students will participate in one additional distance course, another summer institute, and complete elective courses in order to earn the Master of Science degree.

For more details, please contact Cyndi Burnett , Director of Distance Education programs at (716) 878-6223.

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Graduate certificate course offerings

Summer Block One: Becoming a Facilitative Leader

(Two week Summer Institute June 7 - June 18, 2010 ( Buffalo, NY)

CRS 559: Principles in Creative Problem Solving
CRS 610: Facilitation of Group Problem Solving

Fall Block Two:  Understanding Yourself and Becoming an Informed Consumer of Creative Material

(Individual Graduate Study via CD/ROM and Internet Connections)

CRS580:  Creativity Assessment: Methods and Resources

Spring Block Three: Becoming an Agent for Change in Your Organization

(Guided Independent Study via Distance Learning)

CRS 670: Foundations in Teaching and Training Creativity

Summer Block Four: Deepen and Broaden Theoretical Foundations- Becoming a Reflective Practitioner

(Two week Summer Institute in June, Buffalo, NY)

CRS 560: Foundations of Creative Learning
CRS 635: Creativity and Change Leadership

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The ICSC Graduate Certificate for Professionals: Requirements for Entrance

  • Five years professional experience;
  • An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
  • A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (3.0 preferred);
  • A letter of intent that describes your interest in the certificate and verifies professional experience (This also serves as a sample of your writing skills); and
  • Two references.

See the Guidelines for Applying to the Creative Studies Certificate Program for details. For information about tuition and fees, see Student Accounts.

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Need an alternative to the above?

It is possible to have a course, a series of courses, or the entire graduate certificate delivered on-site in an organization or in another country.

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