The Department of Home Science was established in 1958 and since then it has been progressing with leaps and bounds. The curriculum is innovative and has a strong practical base to keep pace with the dynamics and changing educational and professional needs in the field of nutrition,health care, textiles, resource management, interior decoration and human development. This will enable the students to translate theory into practice and develop their skills for placement opportunities.
Highlights of the department
- A team of 7 dedicated and well qualified faculty members to teach around 120 students
- We have Home Science as an elective subject in B.A along with specialised courses namely B.Sc( Home Science) and P.G Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. We also offer Add on course in Bakery and Confectionery .
- Well equipped 3 labs fitted with two LCD projectors
- Diet clinic for imparting dietary counselling.
- A motivated group of students are involved in academics ,sports, cultural activities, Rotaract club, N.S.S. , N.C.C .
- Equipments like Microwave ovens, grillers , food processors, induction tops , fashion maker etc. expose students to the latest in the field of Home Science.
- Lease line internet connection connects students to information Highway.
- The department faculty members are involved in doing research ,taking up Major and Minor research projects,attending conferences, presenting and publishing papers in journals.
- National Seminars and College level extension activities and workshops are organized to update the faculty and students about the latest in the field of Home Science and also sensitize on social issues.
- Working on awareness of Millets, standardization of recipes.
Why study Home-Science
We believe in developing a student with proper knowledge, attitude, skill, insight and foresight to meet the challenges of 21st century. A wide array of job opportunities is available to the students:
- Careers in teaching, research, Community development projects: Extension & Outreach
- Careers in Marketing, Textile and apparel Industry, Textile testing laboratories, Research organizations and export houses.
- Running Fashion boutiques and printing units
- Working as Dieticians in hospitals, Nursing homes, Nutrition clinics and fitness centers.
- As Nutrition Counsellors and Nutrition experts in national and International agencies such as ICMR, NIN, UNICEF, CARE etc .
- As Food technologists, Entrepreneurs in Nutrition and Catering Industry and self employment by conduction of hobby classes .
- As School Counsellors, Child & Adolescent Psychologist in clinics, Pre school teachers, Special educators, social workers, media developers in various government and NGO units.
- Careers in Interior designing, Event management, Hospitality, Human resource management.