Child
& Family Studies is designed to
increase knowledge and understanding
of the process of child development,
the conditions affecting family relations
and child development, and the interplay
between the child, family, and society.
Child & Family Studies is classified
into two major areas: Child Development/Education
and Family.
Child
& Family Studies is designed to
increase knowledge and understanding
of the process of child development,
the conditions affecting family relations
and child development, and the interplay
between the child, family, and society.
Child & Family Studies is classified
into two major areas: Child Development/Education
and Family. Child Development/Education
is concerned with the study of child
development in the context of the family
and with the education of professionals
in early childhood education and child
welfare services. Family Studies is
designed to provide an in-depth understanding
of families and preparation of specialists
in family life education and family
counseling. The Child & Family Studies
at Kyunghee major prepares students
to work with children and their families.
Kyung Hee has a strong tradition of
research and teaching in Child &
Family Studies. The major pursues three
educational goals; first, training students
to be professionals in a variety of
agencies and organizations serving children;
second, training students to be specialists
in family life education and family
counseling; third training students
to be teachers in child care settings
and in middle and high schools. In order
to accomplish these goals 1)this program
provides the knowledge and skills about
child development/education and family
science that will enhance the well-being
of children and their family and 2)this
program offers several practicum and
field experience with child and family
for students to apply their knowledge
to real world. 3)this program also provides
preparation for students interested
in teacher certification program in
early childhood and secondary education.
To receive the Bachelor of Science in
Child & Family Studies, students
must
1)complete a minimum of 130 credit units
2)satisfy the General Requirements of
the School for professional degrees
3)complete 15 units of Required Courses
4)complete 39 units of Electives for
Child & Family Studies
5)complete 35 units (maximum 56 units)
stated in the common studies program
and Humanities/Social Science Electives
6)complete a practicum and thesis
Year 1
Human and Living Environment, Introduction
to Management, Social Psychology, Child
Development, Korean Family Studies
Year 2
Family Interaction, Child Welfare,
Counseling Psychology, Child &
Family, Introduction to Early Childhood
Education and care, Development in
Middle Childhood & Adolescence,
Family Welfare, Play for young children,
Language education for young children,
Math & science education for young
children,
Year 3
Gerontology, Family Therapy, Psychological
Test, Early Childhood Curriculum ,
Research Method in Family Life, Elderly
Welfare, Observation and research
of Children's Behavior, Development
and evaluation of early childhood
program, Teaching-learning methods
for young children, Mental Health
Issues, Family Strengths,
Year 4
Parent Education, Family Psychology
Practicum, Family Life Education, Teaching
the Gifted Child, Field Practice in
Family Counseling, Family Policies,
Family Strengths Practicum
Child
& Family Studies prepare students
for employment in a wide variety of
occupational settings. Graduates in
this program have found employment in
such areas as child care, middle &
high school, family counseling center,
agencies and private enterprises serving
families and children. The students
are encouraged to pursue graduate programs
related to child & family studies.
In addition to job opportunities for
majors in Child & Family Studies,
students receive increased knowledge
and skills in a subject that will enhance
their personal and family lives.
Bok-Hee Cho , Ph.D.
(Oregon State University, 1985, Professor,
Child Developement, cho0258@khu.ac.kr)
Sun-Hee Ahn, Ph.D.
(Utah State University, 1997, Associate
Professor, Child Studies/Early Childhood
Education, shahn@khu.ac.kr)
Yoon-Ja Oh, Ph.D.
(Kyung Hee University, 1994, Associate
Professor, Family Studies, yoonja@khu.ac.kr)
Gye-Sook Yoo, Ph.D.
(Purdue University, 1995, Assistant
Professor, Family Studies, dongrazi@khu.ac.kr)
So-Jung Seo, Ph.D.
(Michigan State University, 2003, Assistant
Professor, Early Childhood Education,
seosojun@khu.ac.kr)
The Housing and Interior Design major
explores the development of the housing
environment in the sphere of home and
society. Students in this program will
develop a broad theoretical background
in Human Ecology and learn to apply
to theory in solving Housing and Interior
Design issues. To study Housing and
Interior ...
The
Housing and Interior Design major explores
the development of the housing environment
in the sphere of home and society. Students
in this program will develop a broad
theoretical background in Human Ecology
and learn to apply to theory in solving
Housing and Interior Design issues.
To study Housing and Interior Design
students learn to understand theories
in housing environment and receive training
to be housing professionals as interior
designer, multi-housing manager, interior
coordinator, furniture designer, etc.
Kyung
Hee University has a strong tradition
of research and teaching in Housing
and Interior Design subjects. Our courses
represent the full spectrum of the Housing
and Interior Design major curriculum:
first, training students to become a
Interior Designer, Interior Coordinator,
and Furniture designer: second, training
students as Residential Property managers
who will manage multi-family housing.
In order to accomplish these goals,
We provide: 1)courses for students to
obtain fundamental knowledge about Housing
and help them improve their presentation
ability in the areas of newly developed
techniques for Computer Aided Design.
2)several practical programs for students
to directly apply their knowledge to
industrial world. 3)several programs
to extend their interests to the international
world, such as Student exchange program,
International challenger program, and
overseas internship program.
To receive the Bachelor of Science in
Housing and Interior Design, a student
must
1)complete a minimum of 130 credit units
2)satisfy the General Requirements of
the School for professional degrees
3)complete 12 units of Required Courses
4)complete 42 units of Electives for
Housing and Interior Design
5)complete 35 units (maximum 56 units)
stated in the common studies program
and Humanities/Social Science Electives
6)complete the Practicum and the Graduate
thesis
Year
1
Human and Living Environment, Living
Arrangement and Space Design, Introduction
to Management, Housing, Introduction
to Interior Design, Basic Interior Design,
Graphic & Rendering Techniques
Year 2
Korean Housing History, Western Housing
History, Residential Interior Design,
Material & Mechanical Systems, Furniture
Design, Computer Aided Design I, II
Year 3
Interior Coordination, Micro-Environments,
Environmental Psychology, Housing Management,
Research Methods in Family Life, Consulting
for Housing Topics, Interior Design
for Facility
Year 4
Residential Planning, Residential Property
Management, Practicum, Commercial Interior
Design, Seminar in Housing Issues, Legal
Issues in Housing
Our
students have an array of employment
choices after graduation. They can choose
job careers or research in several areas
including interior designer, multi-housing
manager, interior coordinator, and furniture
designer. They can also play an important
role in housing organizations including
the public and private sectors. We also
strongly recommend students to enter
graduate programs related to Housing
and Interior Design.
Clothing
serves to protect us from the environment,
and to express ourselves through various
elements such as fashion, color and
design. As appearance becomes more important
in our society, understanding clothing
and fashion helps us improve the quality
of our life and relationship with others.
Clothing and Textiles focuses on the
scientific study and analysis of the
materials for clothing, clothing design,
construction methods and...
Clothing
serves to protect us from the environment,
and to express ourselves through various
elements such as fashion, color and
design. As appearance becomes more important
in our society, understanding clothing
and fashion helps us improve the quality
of our life and relationship with others.
Clothing and Textiles focuses on the
scientific study and analysis of the
materials for clothing, clothing design,
construction methods and distribution
processes to achieve integrated knowledge.
The Clothing and Textiles major seeks
to produce capable, creative scholars
and professionals performing excellence
in academics and private sectors through
teaching interactions between human
beings and clothing environment, as
well as skills, knowledge and creativity.
The Clothing and Textiles major at Kyung
Hee University is a nationally-ranked
program offering the best in teaching,
faculty expertise, and research. The
baccalaureate curricula provide students
with knowledge and skills in apparel
design, historic costume, textiles,
social-psychology of clothing, clothing
construction, and fashion merchandising.
Besides the course work, students have
opportunities for professional growth
and development through participating
in a number of exhibits held within
the major as well as entering other
major competitions. As a graduation
project, students are required to participate
in a fashion show to apply their skills,
knowledge and creative ideas. The Clothing
and Textiles major at Kyung Hee also
emphasizes responsible citizenship and
cooperative personality to contribute
to society.
To receive the Bachelor of Science in
Clothing and Textiles
1) complete a minimum of 130 credit
units
2) satisfy the General Requirements
of the School for professional degrees
3) complete 15 units of Required Courses
4) complete 51 units of Electives for
clothing and textiles
5) complete 36 units (maximum 56 units)
stated in the common studies program
and Humanities/Social Science Electives
Year 1
Design Theory and Practices, Fundamentals
in Clothing Construction, Coloring,
Basic Pattern Development
Year 2
Aesthetics of Dress, Textiles, History
of Western Costume, Croquis, Theory
of Costume Design, Flat Pattern I, Flat
Pattern Ⅱ, Fabric Design, Human Factors
in Clothing, Fashion Illustration I,
Fashion Merchandising
Year 3
Korean Costume Construction I, Clothing
Construction I, Fashion Illustration
Ⅱ,
Draping I, Draping Ⅱ, Korean Costume
Construction Ⅱ, Traditional Ethnic Costume,
Apparel Design and Practices. History
of Korean Traditional Costume
Year 4
Clothing Hygiene, Printing and Dyeing,
Advanced Fashion Design I, Advanced
Fashion Design Ⅱ, Apparel Design for
Special Needs I, Apparel Design for
Special
Needs Ⅱ, Clothing Management, Psychology
of Clothing
Clothing and Textiles graduates find
a variety of positions in textile, retail,
apparel/fashion firms. They typically
start their careers as a designer, merchandiser,
displayer, fashion coordinator, illustrator,
sales representative, buyer trainee,
manager or fashion promoter. For graduates
with good writing skills, fashion journalism
may be an option. Those with fluent
foreign language skills find a career
in trade firms of textiles and apparel
products. With a teacher's certificate,
positions in junior high and high school
teaching are also possible. Some graduates
who are pursuing academic careers continue
to study in graduate programs.
Food
and Nutrition is a science which deals
with scientific knowledge about food
and nutrition in order for humans to
be able to enjoy a healthful life through
a balanced diet. Food and Nutrition
is also aimed at providing convenient
and quality food for the consumers and
educating leaders who ...
Food
and Nutrition is a science which deals
with scientific knowledge about food
and nutrition in order for humans to
be able to enjoy a healthful life through
a balanced diet. Food and Nutrition
is also aimed at providing convenient
and quality food for the consumers and
educating leaders who can play a role
in improving the nutrition and health
of the members of the community and
society.
As the standard of living has improved
and life span has extended, people are
more concerned about their health and
their desire for food is diversified.
In addition, the population of the aged
and singles plus women's advances in
society are influencing eating habits.
The role of food and nutrition is expected
to enhance the balanced dietary and
healthful life of contemporary people.
The Department of Food and Nutrition
started in 1966 as the Department of
Home Economics in the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences. It was renamed in
1978 the Department of Food and Nutrition
of the School of Home Economics, the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences;
in 1988 the Department of Food and Nutrition,
the College of Home Economics; in 1997
the Department of Food and Nutrition,
the College of Human Ecology.
In a globalized, industrialized, and
informationalized modern society, the
Department of Food and Nutrition at
Kyung Hee University aims to produce
highly-educated graduates specializing
in eating habits with the goal of realizing
a healthful society on the basis of
the scientific knowledge of food and
nutrition. The Department also aims
to educate future-oriented professionals
needed in the modern society by producing
graduates with the ability to prevent
diseases, choose food scientifically,
and manage meals reasonably.
To
receive the Bachelor of Science in Food
and Nutrition,
1) students must complete a minimum
of 130 credit units
2) students may choose the Food and
Nutrition program either as a single
major or as a multiple major.
3) students must complete a minimum
of 60 credit units as a single major
in Food and Nutrition.
: The in-depth program requires the
students to take at least 60 credit
units including the elective courses.
4) Multiple Major Program
: Students who select Food and Nutrition
as a double major must fulfill at least
36 credits.
5) Certificate for Registered Dietitian
: Students who want to take the Registration
Examination for Dietitians are recommended
to take all courses required for the
exam.
6) Students are recommended to complete
the courses (20 credits) required to
become a nutrition teacher.
Year 1
Introduction to Nutrition, Food Science,
Study for Traditional Food in Worldwide
Year 2
Food Processing and Preservation, Food
and Nutrition, Food Coordination, Food
Analysis Experiments, Food Chemistry
and Lab., Biochemistry I, Food Microbiology,
Human Physiology, Nutrition through
the Life Cycle, Sports Nutrition, Introduction
to Statistics and SAS
Year 3
Principles of Cooking Experiments, Food
Service System and Management, Biochemistry
II, Nutrition Education & Counseling,
Experiments in Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition
I, Community Nutrition, Experimental
Cookery, Nutritional Assessments, Meal
Management and Lab Work
Year 4
Diet Therapy, Advanced Nutrition II,
Cultural Aspects of Food, Quantity Food
Production and Lab Work, Preventive
Nutrition for Chronic Disease, Seminar
in Food and Nutrition, Field Experiment
for Dietitian
The graduates produced up to now are
actively involved in their professions
as nutritionists, nutrition counselors,
and healthful food managers at hospitals,
public health centers, schools, big
businesses, and meal management organizations.
Their professions include researchers
