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Social Innovation

Why pursue a social innovation minor at North Central College?

Social innovation is the process of developing creative solutions to complex social or environmental challenges which are more effective, efficient, sustainable or just than current solutions. Using the design thinking methodology, a social innovation minor will equip students in any field of study with the skillset to create meaningful, lasting social impact.

Social Innovation Minor

Social Innovation is the process of developing creative solutions to complex social or environmental challenges which are more effective, efficient, sustainable or just than current solutions. Using the design thinking methodology, a social innovation minor will equip students in any field of study with the skillset to create meaningful, lasting social impact.

For additional information and courses in this program, see .

A minimum of 20 credit hours, including:

One of the following:

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