Home Science

DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE 

Brief History of the Department:         

The Department of Home Science was established in the year 1962-63. Initially the department has offered the course in both Intermediate and Under Graduation levels. But now only UG course is offered. The curriculum was formulated to suit the needs of both urban as well as rural girl students. The department of Home Science has touched a significant milestone in 2023, by completing sixty glorious years of fruitful functioning and it is functioning with pronounced academic spirit, and extension might. From the academic year 2022-23, the department is offering B.Sc. Honours programme in Home Science with Food and Nutrition as Minor course.  Faculty members of the department keep abreast of the latest developments in their respective field of study by attending Seminars, Workshops and Refresher courses. They act as subject experts, resource persons, and consultants for various Government and Non-Government Organisations. The alumni of the department are settled in versatile professions such as CDPOs, Extension Officers, Dieticians, Preschool Managers, Interior Designers, apparel designers, community coordinators for development programmes, Quality Control Officers in Food Industries etc. Some of the alumni have grown into entrepreneurs. Some of the Home Science alumni acted as the members of the College Planning and Development Committee and Internal Quality Assurance Cell contributing their expertise and knowledge.

Courses Offered in B.Sc. Home Science:

 B.Sc. Home Science is a course that gives students exposure to real life situations and skills required to play their active role in building up of a healthy family and society as informed citizens. The course is designed to train the students to increase professional skills, develop insights into home and family living and enter a wide range of career options. Home Science offers a wide range of subjects at the UG level and also inculcates entrepreneurial skills among the students. The Under Graduation course provides an opportunity for the students to pursue higher studies in broader disciplines of Home Science like Foods and Nutrition, Child Development, Home Management, Clothing and Textiles and Extension Education, Psychology, Microbiology, Bio Chemistry.

Eligibility
A pass in Intermediate examination with MPC/BIPC and Vocational Course CGDM

Infrastructure facilities:

The department is well established with three class rooms, a staff room, Nutrition Laboratory, Department Library and other necessary equipment to conduct practical sessions.

Employment Opportunities:

Diverse employment opportunities are available for the graduates of Home Science like

1. Child Development Project Officers
2. Child Protection Officers
3. Extension Officers
4. Quality Control managers in the food industry
5. Teaching Faculty
6. Special educators
7. Fashion designers
8. Interior and Landscape designers
9. Academic counsellors in schools
10. Scientists in Agricultural Universities
11. Dieticians in hospitals
12. Counsellors in nutrition centres, fitness centres, hobby clubs and rehabilitation centres
13. Research Associates in developmental projects
14. Food inspectors
15. Nutrition consultants in national and International Organizations
16. Entrepreneurs

Succession list of Dept. In-charges:

1. Smt.D.Swarna Latha (1997-2004)
2. Smt.V.Anantha Lakshmi (2004 to July 2018)
3. Smt.M.Suvarchala (August 2018 to till date)