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.

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

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.

An overview of the various aspects of development in the social context for children prenatally through adolescence. Course will emphasize techniques of directed observation. Lecture, three hours, laboratory, one hour per week.

An introduction and application of assessment and measurement in children from birth to primary. Training in the development and use of commercially available and teacher made assessment devices and techniques suitable for teachers to administer. Includes observations, standardized tests, portfolio development, and transdisciplinary assessment, used by teachers of young children.

Study of the child's development of reasoning, concept formation, and perception of reality. Consideration of relevant research and theory and their applications to the education of pre-school children. Examination of the methods and techniques for teaching pre-school children in the areas of math, science, social studies, English, arts and humanities, health education and physical education within various curriculum models.

Study of the child's development of reasoning, concept formation, and perception of reality. Consideration of relevant research and theory and their applications to the education of pre-school children. Examination of the methods and techniques for teaching pre-school children in the areas of math, science, social studies, English, arts and humanities, health education and physical education within various curriculum models.