Scott's teaching philosophy is centered on empowering students to become thoughtful, ethical, and adaptable stewards who are equipped to create meaningful solutions in a complex and ever-changing world. By nurturing critical thinking, collaboration, and hands-on learning, he aim's to help students develop both the technical skills and theoretical understanding needed to get going right now. His goal is to inspire students to view their knowledge as a powerful tool for change both in their local communities and the world at large.
CivIC INNOVATION
Clemson University
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
This course links design methods with public policy to teach students how to use the design process to create innovative real world policy solutions for major societal challenges such as sustainability, infrastructure, and immigration.
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Design Capstone
Georgetown University
Master's in Design Management
Master's in Design Management
This course asks students to demonstrate their full program competencies through capstone milestone deliverables (scope, research plan, creative strategy), and final design outputs that collectively assess their mastery of design in a client-based context.
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DESIGN ResearcH
Georgetown University
Master's in Design Management
Master's in Design Management
This course builds human-centered design skills by teaching qualitative, quantitative, visual, and applied research methods to develop practical product and service solutions and strengthen design decision-making.
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INFORMATION DESIGN
Clemson University
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
This course teaches the theory and practice of information design and visualization, showing how technological advances in theory and practice shape how we understand, analyze, and communicate data through creative experimentation.
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POLICY ANALYSIS
Clemson University
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
This course teaches the theory and practice of policy analysis, showing how research, data, and analytical methods shape how we understand, evaluate, and communicate policy challenges through applied experimentation.
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Rural Development
Clemson University
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
This course teaches the theory and practice of rural development, showing how research, planning, and community engagement shape how we understand, analyze, and implement solutions to support the growth and resilience of rural communities.
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User Experience
Georgetown University
Master's in Design Management
Master's in Design Management
This course introduces user experience design, emphasizing research-driven methods and techniques like personas, workflow models, sketching, storyboarding, prototyping, and evaluation to create engaging digital experiences.