Department Introduction
Department of Home Science, Established in 1970 with foresight of Rev. Sr. Josephine, Former Principal and celebrated Silver Jubilee in 1995 and Chief Guest was Late Dr. P. V. Ranga Rao, Former Education Minister of AP and Late Dr. Rajammal. P .Devadas, Former Chancellor, Avinashalingam Deemed University, Ciombatore.
Home science is the science of a home and it includes all the things that concern the person, home, family members and resources. It is the education for "better living" and the core of this education is the family ecosystem. It also deals with reciprocal relations between the family and its natural and man-made environments. It aims at getting maximum satisfaction for the person and their family members through the efficient and scientific use of your resources. It gives the person all the knowledge of the scientific procedures involved in making a home beautiful. Home science integrates the application of various sciences and humanities to improve human environment, family nutrition, management of resources and child development.
It is offered as a Bachelor degree of 3 years- B Sc in Home science . Apart from the core subjects Extension Education, Textile & Apparel Science, Food & Nutrition, Human Development and Resource Management, one would study Entrepreneurship, Family Life education, Microbiology, Personality Development, Food Preservation, Fashion Designing etc. After the UG course one can go for PG in Home science and opt for specialization or can opt for other PG courses.
Home science as a field of study is application oriented and prepares one for many professions. After completing graduation in Home science one can go for courses like Masters in Home science, Fashion Designing, Dietetics, B Ed, Social Work, development studies, entrepreneurship, Mass Communication, Catering Technology etc.
PROGRAMME OUTCOME
The department envisions to give the young women an insight into the practical, scientific, economic, social aspects of running a home and also mind set to work out solutions to problems encountered in the lives.
Home Science curriculum helps young women students develop key life skills for their future professional and societal roles. Their experiences at college are designed to facilitate self-development and nurture them so that they become aware, active and enthusiastic members of the community and the nation at large.
We Strive to :
- Accomplish training and development of young women for professional employment
- Generate an appreciation and respect for our cultural heritage and traditions
- Strengthen linkages with other teaching and research institutions
- Give impetus to community outreach and extension
In a nutshell, through curricular and co-curricular activities the department equips, enable and empower young women to lead professionally rewarding and personally satisfying lives.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
Family Resource Management
- Strives at empowerment through knowledge and skills towards management of personal, family, community and shared resources for creation of sensitive, aesthetic and sustainable environment.
- To achieve an efficient use of human and non human resources in everyday living.
Textiles and Clothing
- Equips students with an understanding of design and technology in fabrics and apparel along with an appreciation of our rich textile heritage.
- To develop an eye on decoration, fashion designing and Garment Making.
- To enhance entrepreneur skills for professional careers.
Human Development
- Human Development is devoted to understand the nature of human development across the life span in a culturally diverse, changing and complex world.
- To know about the values and goals of marriage in family life and to develop better human relations.
- To provide knowledge of child development, needs of special children and help them to impart this knowledge to less privileged ones.
Food and Nutrition
- To make them know nutritional benefits of different target groups.
- Endeavors to achieve excellence in teaching and research for outreach to community, industry and institutions to ensure promotive health for all.
Extension Education
- To develop functional scientific attitude towards extension education and to transfer it for family living.
- Develop understanding in extension strategies for promoting social inclusion and sustainable development.
Best Practices
Earn While You Learn
In the month of May, 2019 our II B.Sc H.Sc student B.Kiranmayi has earned Rs.2700/- by embellishing sarees with Screen Printing and by preparing greeting card.
Canteen Experience
III B.Sc. H.Sc students were given a canteen experience of organizing ‘Nutri-Eatery’ low cost and nutritious recipe preparation on 3rd, August, 2019. The students were encouraged to prepare 10 different items and were able to gain marketing skills and quantity cooking. The experience makes them to learn techniques of doing business to empower themselves. Students have earned Rs.5,000/- profit.
Remedial teaching
Academically weak students are given an opportunity to attend remedial classes after the college time to improve their academic performance. Staff had given personal attention for the students in need of any help with regard to their studies. They are also encouraged for peer group learning.
Sponsorship
Gold and silver medals are sponsored by the Home science staff for the Home science students.