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College of Humanities
HUM/114 Version 3
Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving

Faculty Instructor: Brandon Miller, MTA
Phone: 760-443-2910
Email: millerbrandon@email.phoenix.edu | |Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description

This course focuses on developing the critical and creative thinking skills necessary to analyze and solve problems, make decisions, implement strategies, and formulate well supported points of view on key academic, social, and professional issues. The principles of creative thinking are essential to critical thinking skills. Students will learn how to evaluate their ideas and how to communicate their points of view persuasively.

Policies

Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:

• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
• Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.

Course Materials

Ruggiero, V. R. (2009). The art of thinking: A guide to critical and creative thought (9th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Longman.

All electronic materials are available on the student website.

Supplemental Resources

Short Form Writing Style Guide

Facilitator Availability and Bio

Brandon Miller, MTA is the collegiate sports and Marvel entertainment brand manager for the Upper Deck Company, the world’s leader in sports trading cards and memorabilia.   He has over 10 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry including the front office of the San Diego Padres and... [continues]

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