Knowledge of Home Science Career

The field of home science is generally associated with girls. Earlier girls choose this career but in present scenario, boys are selecting home science as a professional course. There are great employment options in this field. Home Science is both a science and an art in various courses are taught to students therefore they are familiar with concepts which are needed to maintain industry.

In this field, education is given in many disciplines such as chemistry, physics, physiology, biology, hygiene, economics, rural development, child development, sociology and family relations, community living, art, food, nutrition, clothing, textiles and home management. The science is aimed at achieving and maintaining the wellbeing of home and family life in varying society. There are many divisions in home science education. Home management requires skill and scientific knowledge which does not limit itself to activities within the home but also forms the foundation of a demanding career.

There are numerous courses available in choosing a career in Home science.

1. P.G. Diploma in Home science, Entrepreneurship in early childhood care
2. B.Sc in Home science, Home Science (General), Family & Community Science
3. M.Sc in Home science, Home Science (General), Resource Management & consumer Service, Human Development and Family Studies, Apparel & Textiles, Child development /Childhood Education, Home Management, Home Science Education & Extension, Family and community Science
4. Ph.D in Home science, Home Science (General), Human development and family studies, Resource Management & Consumer service, Apparel & Textiles Child Development, Education Extension, Family Resource Management Health Science.
5. B.Ed Home Science

The Home Science offers incredible openings and provides information on various fields. Undergraduate can be done at the +2/PUC/Intermediate level (approved by many State Boards and CBSE). The students learn about various facts of Home Science at the undergraduate level. The practical training begins in printing, basic tailoring, interior design, cooking, dyeing etc. Students can choose to branch of their interest into other fields, like fashion designing, interior decoration etc. or study for a Masters in Home Science. There are more comprehensive courses in nutrition and dietetics, rural community extension, child development, family relations, textiles/clothing. Those students who are creative may get advantage from a Home Science degree. Candidate, who chooses degrees in M.Sc in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition, can become an applied scientist, while the creative people can select a career in textile designing or child-care or rural work.

Home Science Colleges in India

1. M.Sc Home Science Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G) College,Modinagar (Gzb.) , Uttar Pradesh ,Pin. 201204 India Affiliated to CCS University, Meerut Uttar Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
2. M.Sc Home Science Lady Amritabai College for Women, Nagpur University, Nagpur Maharashtra B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
3. M.Sc Home Science Sri Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science, SNDT University, Mumbai Maharashtra B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
4. M.Sc Home Science SNDT College of Home Science, Karve Road, SNDT University, Pune Maharashtra B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
5. M.Sc Home Science B.D. College (Gujarat University), Sankdisheri, Ahmedabad Gujarat B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
6. M.Sc Home Science S.M Patel College of Home Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar Gujarat B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
7. M.Sc Home Science Govt. College of Home Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh Haryana B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
8. M.Sc Home Science Jwari Devi Birla Institute of Home Science, Jadavpur University, Calcutta West Bengal B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
9. M.Sc Home Science Lady Irwin College, New Delhi Delhi B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
10. M.Sc Home Science K.R.G. College, Jiwaji University Gwalior Madhya Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
11. M.Sc Home Science M.H. College of Home Science, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
12. M.Sc Home Science Girls P.G. College Devi Ahilya University, Indore Madhya Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
13. M.Sc Home Science Govt. Girls College, Bhopal University, T.T Nagar, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
14. M.Sc Home Science Govt. Maharani Laxmibai Girl's College, Bhopal University, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
15. M.Sc Home Science Govt. Girls P.G. College, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur Madhya Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
16. M.Sc Home Science Govt. Girls Degree College (Dr. Hari Singh University), Khandwa Madhya Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
17. M.Sc Home Science Govt. Girls College, Vikram University, Ujjain Madhya Pradesh B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
18. B.Sc. Home Science D.K Govt College for Women, Nellore ( Venkateshwar University) Andhra Pradesh HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
19. B.Sc. Home Science Shri. Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning For Women, Anantpur Campus, Anantpur Andhra Pradesh HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
20. B.Sc. Home Science Joseph's College For Women, Andhra University, Waltair Andhra Pradesh HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
21. B.Sc. Home Science Govt College For Women, Nagarjuna University, Guntur Andhra Pradesh HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
22. B.Sc. Home Science Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat Assam HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
23. B.Sc. Home Science Jwari Devi Birla Institute Of Home Science, Jadavpur University, Calcutta West Bengal HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
24. B.Sc. Home Science Viharilal College Of Home Science, Calcutta University Calcutta West Bengal HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
25. M.Sc Home Science Jwari Devi Birla Institute of Home Science, Jadavpur University, Calcutta West Bengal B.Sc. Home Science 2 years
26. B.Sc. Home Science College Of Home Science (Orissa University) Bhubaneswar Orissa HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
    B.Sc. Home Science Morning Star Home Science College, Gandhi University, Angamaly Kerala HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
    B.Sc. Home Science College of Home Science, Udaipur Rajasthan HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
    B.Sc. Home Science Smt. Indira Mani Mandatia Griha Vigyan Shiksha Niketan, Rajasthan University, Pilani Rajasthan HSSLC (10 + 2) Science 3 years
    

The various jobs of Home Science professionals are as follows

There are some production jobs which include food preservation, dress-making, specialized cooking. Home Science Graduates can choose jobs in the textile business, fashion designing etc. or they can work in hotels, the food industry etc. Many candidates prefer research jobs. They select various projects which intend to educate specific sections of the population such as mothers, farmers, villagers on the food value of certain food items.

Some other professional choose sales jobs. The nature of work in such jobs are sales promotion of food items (baby foods) which are given to home science graduates granted they have pertinent information and experience. Service jobs include maintenance and supervision of house keeping departments at tourist resorts, hotels, catering facilities, restaurants etc. Many Home science professional go for teaching jobs. The essential qualification for a primary school teacher is a Bachelors degree in Home Science and many postgraduates also are employed as senior secondary school teachers and college professors.

Professional also enters in to technical jobs. Manufacturing industries are always in search of expert home science graduates to serve as research assistants, food analysts, food scientists etc. Home Science students have a wide array of fields from where they can build their career and get steep success. Attention to customer services and nutrition is increasing at a marvelous rate, since many multinational firms are getting involved in these ventures. Such jobs make a career in Home science very promising. If the candidate is hard working and enthusiastic in learning concepts in different field, this is the best career choice for him.