Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering 6 courses
This certificate program, administered by the Segal Design Institute, develops a set of design and problem-solving skills that prove valuable in a wide range of careers. The program focuses on applying user-centered design to address real-world problems in team-based, interdisciplinary settings. Smaller in scope than majors or minors, certificates usually are offered in areas of concentration for which no major or minor exists and are comprised of at least 4 units of coursework uniquely counted, not also applied to any other academic plan or credential. Such coursework may fulfill other degree requirements such as distribution or required electives. Certificates are conferred concurrent with the student's undergraduate degree. They do not appear on the diploma, but are noted on the transcript. Students can declare the certificate and submit updates to their courses in MAS (McCormick Advising System) before the beginning of their final quarter as undergraduates.
| 3 elective courses from an approved list, including: | credits |
| 1 DSGN unit | credits |
| 2 units at the 300 level | credits |
| Graduate courses may not be used towards the certificate. | credits |
| Course with grades lower than a "C" will not be acceptable for this certificate. | credits |
| P/N courses are not allowed (except for DSGN 375-0). | credits |
| Electives must be from the approved elective list or approved by petition (no more than one unit by petition). | credits |
Certificate Requirements
1 prerequisite: DSGN 380-2 may also be replaced by DSGN 382-1, DSGN 382-2, DSGN 384-1, DSGN 384-2.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSGN 106-1 or DSGN 208-0 | Design Thinking and Communication or Design Thinking and Doing | 0.5 |
| DSGN 381-0 | Digital Product Development | 2 |
| DSGN 380-1 | Industrial Design Projects I | 1 |
| DSGN 380-2 or DSGN 381-0 | Industrial Design Projects II or Digital Product Development | 1 |
| Total Certificate Requirements | 6 credits | |
Certificate Requirements
1 portfolio course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSGN 370-0 | Portfolio Development & Presentation | 1 |
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