PSYC 323 The Nature of Creativity: A Psychological Perspective
This course examines creativity's role in the therapeutic process. Writings by psychologists and artists are explored to help students better understand psychological creativity. The class studies questions such as: how is art therapeutic? and, how does the therapeutic process help one see and live life more creatively?
Prerequisites
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 1, 1998 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Student will understand psychological models of the creative process.
- Students will learn historical trends in the evaluation of creativity.
- Students will learn techniques for encouraging creativity in self and others.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
- Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
- Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
- Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
Fall 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | The Nature of Creativity: A Psychological Perspective | Tollefson, Ted | Books for PSYC-323-50 Fall 2024 | Course details for PSYC-323-50 Fall 2024 |