About the Department

The Department of Home Science is committed to developing skilled, creative, and socially responsible professionals through quality education, practical training, research, and community engagement. The department combines scientific knowledge with innovation to improve family welfare, nutrition, textiles, clothing, human development, and resource management.

Our programs are designed to provide students with academic excellence, practical exposure, entrepreneurship skills, and career-oriented learning.

The department emphasizes modern teaching methods, field visits, workshops, internships, exhibitions, and industry interaction to prepare students for professional success.

Vision

To become a centre of excellence in Home Science education by promoting innovation, research, skill development, and holistic growth for the betterment of society.

Mission

• To provide quality education in various fields of Home Science.
• To develop professional and entrepreneurial skills among students..
• To encourage research, innovation, and community outreach activities.
• To promote practical learning through industrial and hospital internships.
• To prepare students for employment, higher education, and self-employment opportunities.

Why this course

After b.sc. (home science) courses, the option for doing postgraduate diploma or m.sc in various branches of home science is also available in india. thus, students can choose to specialize in any of the five streams of home science.

This course is a precursor for those who wish to pursue the professional courses such as MBA, CA, ICWA, Company Secretor ship etc.

Pedagogy/Teaching Methodology

• Life span development or child development has interdisciplinary connectors with child psychology, pediatrics, social work, extension, family welfare, adult education and nutrition.
• Food, nutrition and health has interdisciplinary collaboration with biochemistry, microbiology, dietetics, physicians and specialists in social medicine etc.
• Home management is concerned with housing, management, interior designing, soil, structural engineering, energy, carpentry, furnishing etc.
• Fundamentals of textiles and clothing has interdisciplinary approaches to textiles chemistry, weaving, textile designing, fashion designing, garment production industries, and chemicals dyes etc.
• Extension education and communication skills works in collaboration with media, advertising, extension and information dissemination which helps for the development of the individual, who is the most important component of the community and nation development.

Focus Areas of the Department

1. Academic Excellence

The department provides strong theoretical and practical knowledge in:

• Food & Nutrition
• Textile & Clothing
• Human Development
• Resource Management
• Extension Education
• Interior Decoration
• Family Resource Management
• Qualified and experienced faculty members ensure student-centred learning through lectures, demonstrations, seminars, assignments, and practical training.

2. Industrial Internship Program

Students receive industrial exposure through internships in:

• Garment industries
• Textile & Clothing
• Fashion boutiques
• Food industries
• NGOs and community organizations

The internship program helps students understand professional work culture, production techniques, quality control, and entrepreneurship opportunities.

3. Hospital Internship & Clinical Exposure

The department organizes hospital internships for Nutrition and Dietetics students to provide practical experience in:

• Therapeutic diet planning
• Patient counseling
• Diet assessment
• Clinical nutrition
• Community health awareness

Students gain hands-on training under experienced dietitians and healthcare professionals.

4. Exhibitions & Skill Development Activities

Regular exhibitions and practical activities are organized to encourage creativity and innovation among students, including:

• Textile and apparel exhibitions
• Millet and healthy recipe exhibitions
• Craft and home décor displays
• Nutritional awareness campaigns
• Poster and model competitions

These activities help students improve communication, presentation, and entrepreneurial skills.

5. Exclusive Job Fair & Placement Support

The department organizes exclusive job fairs and placement drives to connect students with:

• Hospitals
• Schools and colleges
• Fashion industries
• NGOS
• Food and nutrition companies
• Wellness centers
• Research organizations

Career counselling sessions, resume-building workshops, and interview preparation programs are also conducted regularly.

Career Opportunities in Home Science

• Students of Home Science can build successful careers as:
• Nutritionist/Dietitian
• Fashion Designer
• Textile Designer
• Interior Decorator
• Child Development Specialist
• Community Development Officer
• Food Quality Analyst
• Teacher/Lecturer
• Research Assistant
• Entrepreneur

Why Choose Home Science?

• Practical and skill-based education
• Industry-oriented curriculum
• Internship and placement opportunities
• Personality and entrepreneurship development
• Research and innovation support
• Holistic professional growth

TEACHING METHODOLOGY INCLUDES

• Practical training in life supporting skills – Rural Awareness Work Experience
• Hostel mess management
• Canteen
• Scholarships to meritorious students
• Builds capacity for Self Employment, Entrepreneurship, Community development (NGO, Government Interventions and Employment in Private – Public Sector)
• Enhances women empowerment
• Develop competencies among students to serve as professionals for taking up Corporate Social Responsibility activities with corporate world.
• Provides unique centre rural in-depth rural exposure with combination of urban base for students’ skill development through its successful field outreach programme

HOME SCIENCE SOCIETY (HUE- HUMAN URGE TO EMPOWER)

Home Science Society aims at promoting professional competence among students and their over-all personality development. It organizes various activities such as debate competitions, cultural programmers, scientific and technical exhibitions/competitions, art and craft competitions, elocution contests, group discussions for personality development of the students. Academic staffs of the College and students are members of the Society. The Society runs through an Executive Committee which is formed every year. The Executive Committee consists of elected/nominated students from the department of Home Science, a staff counsellor and a co-staff counsellor who are faculty members of the College.

ANNUAL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTD BY THE SOCIETY

• Annual magazine - Sampurna
• Annual Exhibition - Samanvay
• Canteen and Catering - Fun ‘n Frollic

SCOPE OF HOME SCIENCE COURSES:

The philosophy of home science has changed to prepare individuals for professional roles rather than to prepare them only for home making. Today home science is aimed at preparing professional workers like teachers, nurses, dietitians, researchers, social workers, designers, administratoRs.etc.

After completing a graduate degree in home science, students can either join various industries or carry on further studies. The employment opportunities for home science graduates are continuously growing. Thus, one can take up a job in the production industry, tourism industry, service industry or teaching jobs, technical jobs, or sales jobs.

One can also work independently as research analyst or nutrition consultant. The opportunities for home science graduates lie mainly in the non-governmental organizations.

Home Science Courses with their scientific approach and practical applicability can contribute a lot not only in fulfilling the personal ambitions of the students but also in betterment of family and community.

Home science courses can be pursued by students of arts, social science, commerce or science backgrounds.

Eligibility:

10+2 in any stream. Aggregate 45% marks (40% for SC and ST)

Admission Process:

Direct admission will be done at the college based on Personal Interview and Merit of the students at 10+2 level or as per the guidelines thus set by the governing university i,e. MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly.