Advanced exploration of a specific topic in the profession of interior design. May be offered as a studio and lecture. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Students consider the history and theories of material and media culture from multidisciplinary perspectives through readings, discussions, analysis, and field visits. Students encounter artifacts and work to critically evaluate them in historical context. They analyze cultural artifacts and images using several material and media culture approaches.

Problems involving independent studio and/or library study conforming to the student's special interest under the direction of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

An intensive survey of literature and methodological inquiry used for problem solving related to the student's desired area of design specialization. Emphasis will be placed on conducting a literature search and review in a specific area of interest.

Advanced graduate-level comprehensive information gathering and analysis for identification of design issues associated with workplace and the human environment. Includes methods of inquiry and design thinking appropriate to a specific typology, design programming, conceptualization, studio experiences, discussions, and development of strategies resulting in a design or research deliverable for an Interiors industry driven problem.

Independent research for the exploration of a specific problem in interior design. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

An introduction to the history of early childhood education and an overview of current laws and best practices. Discussions will include issues impacting families and current research in early childhood education.

An introduction to the history of early childhood education and an overview of current laws and best practices. Discussions will include issues impacting families and current research in early childhood education.

Examination of effective guidance strategies for use with young children in an early childhood setting; modifications of experiences for age level; ability, group and individual needs. Application and evaluation of guidance skills in laboratory experience.