The course may include field trips. This course provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. General education credit for category E. Recommended for all majors. This course examines the growth and development of children from conception through adolescence. Students study the factors which influence the emerging personality characteristics, behavior, physical and intellectual functions of children.
Students study the complexities and sequential patterns of human maturation.
Ten hours of observation of children in a variety of life situations, or the equivalent, are required. The examination of specific situations, family systems, techniques of effective communication, and an exploration of basic attitudes toward children and child training will be covered. In this course emphasis is on the interpretation of personal life space and how to design an interior that incorporates individuality, comfort, beauty, and serviceability vital to effective living. The selection and arrangement of furnishings, textiles, art objects, plants, and other items necessary to satisfying living are explored. Career possibilities in the field of interior design and related areas are covered.