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Learn About Us
Creativity, creative problem solving, and change leadership play a major role in today's workplace. Professional success is linked to the ability to master creativity, to operate as a creative problem solver, to innovate and to lead change. The need for people to cope with and direct change in their lives and in their organizations has become increasingly apparent. At the International Center for Studies in Creativity (ICSC), we strive to develop and nurture critical life skills in our students. The approaches we teach are applied successfully to educational, business, and industrial settings. Our graduates report that the skills and lessons learned at the ICSC have had a profound impact on their lives and organizations.
The ICSC is recognized for offering "The Credential in Creativity" for more than 40 years. We have created a Master of Science degree and a graduate certificate in Creativity and Change Leadership. These programs are designed to provide professionals with the necessary skills to become transformational leaders in their organizations and communities. With our international reputation, we attract students from around the world. The Master of Science and graduate certificate are available on campus, as well as to distance learners.
The ICSC is a unique academic unit within Buffalo State, State University of New York. Since 1967, we have trained students, groups, teams and organizations to become more effective creative thinkers and problem solvers and to instill these skills in others. As the first school to offer a Master of Science degree in creativity, the ICSC has achieved an international reputation for scholarly research and teaching that focuses on developing creativity, leadership, decision-making and problem solving skills. We invite you to explore the many opportunities that are available through our educational programs.
As a pioneer in the field of creativity and as an international creativity center we serve as a clearing house for information on creativity, creative problem solving, creative leadership and creativity education. This web site is designed not only to share information about our programs, but also to provide general information about the study and development of creativity.