B.Sc Home Science
The course aims at enabling the students to acquire scientific knowledge in the various aspects of family and community living.
Main and Subsidiary Papers – B.Sc Home Science
Main – Home Science
Subsidiary 1 – Chemistry
Subsidiary 2 – Zoology
Optional Paper – Extension and Mass Communication
The subjects that come under the purview of the course are:
- Food Science and Microbiology
- Human Development and Family Relations
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Family Resource Management
- Textiles and Clothing
- Extension and Mass Communication
B.Sc Home Science Admission 2018
Course content
6 theory papers and Four practical papers.
Residence stay (where students stay as a group in a ‘cottage’ in the college campus under the supervision of staff and practice managerial principles relating to home).
Project Viva voce & Laboratory record of practical work
Higher Studies Options
The graduates in Family and Community Science can choose a variety of fields to pursue higher studies. A brief outline of the options are given below:
Master’s Degree (M. Sc) in
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Human Development/Child Development
- Family Resource Management
- Food Service Management and Dietetics
- Food Technology
- Textiles and Clothing
- Hospital Administration (MHA)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Women’s Studies
- Guidance and Counselling
- Extension Education
P.G. Diploma in
- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
- Interior/Landscape Designing
- Fashion Designing
- Ceramic Designing
- Clinical Child Development
- Catering Technology
- Guidance and Counselling
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Mass Communication/Advertisement and Public Relations
- Computer Applications
- Computer Aided Textiles Designing
- Hospitality Management
- Consumer Guidance and Protection
- Quality Control