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Master of Arts [MA] (Home Science)

Course Structure

The course is designed in a very systematic way where different courses and papers are cumulated under one master degree program. In addition to this, the course structure also focuses on the overall skill development of the students and thus the syllabus is divided into theory classes, research practices and practical sessions which provide the students with the necessary skills.

Scheme of Assessment

On an average there are around five to six practical classes and eight theory classes. The marks division is as follows:

Paper

Marks

Theory

100 each

Practical

A total of 100 in each semester

Project

20

File work

10

Viva

20

Dissertation

100

Syllabus

The syllabus of the course is a combination of various fields of knowledge brought under one-course structure. An overview of the syllabus for MA Home Science is as follows:

Name of the course

Topics covered

Description

Traditional Textiles and Apparel Designing

Introduction to Traditional Indian textiles, Embroideries of IndiaDesign Analysis with respect to apparel and textile design, Introduction of Apparel Design with respect to Fashion, Layout Planning

The focus of the course is to impart knowledge about the traditional textiles of India and also to enable the students to familiarize with the essentials of apparel making.

Advanced Nutrition and Institutional Management

Advance Nutrition, Food Adulteration, Food Laws, Food Packaging & Labeling, Food Packaging materials, Sensory evaluation of food, Leavening agents, Concept & definition of catering services in various Institution, Type of services – cafeteria service, Hospital service, vendor, etc., self-service, Type of menu – Cyclic, Al-a-carte, Table-d-hotel etc., Serving meals for large groups & its management – Hostel, Canteen, Hospital, Railways & Air lines, Hotel.

The main aim of the paper is to enable to understand about catering management for various organization

Life Span Development(LSD)

Concept of L.S.D. and need to study development through the life cycles, Principles of growth & development, Prenatal Development & infancy (0-2 yrs.), Early childhood (2-6yrs), Late childhood (7-12yrs), Adolescence (12-18yrs), Adult hood and old age

The paper deals with concepts which enable students to become acquainted with development stage from birth to old age and also develop awareness of Important aspect of development during the whole life span.

Research Methodology

Definition & Meaning of Research, its nature & scope, Characteristics of Scientific research, Steps in Research, Importance of research, Recent trends in Research in Home science, Research Problem, Hypothesis, Variables, Sample & sampling technique, Basic principles of Research designs, Research methods & Procedures/Types of research, Reliability & Validity, Data collection tools & techniques

The paper deals with the significance of Research methodology in Home Science, the types, tools & methods of research to develop the ability to construct data gathering instruments of the research design

Therapeutic Management & Community Nutrition

Therapeutic meal management, Planning following therapeutic diets, Diet in relation to diseases of the gastrointestinal traits, Diarrhea, constipation and duodenal ulcer etc., Community Nutrition, Method and aids for imparting nutrition education.

The paper is necessary as it helps the students Know the principle of diet therapy and Understand the modification of normal diet for therapeutic purposes.

Resource Management & Interior Designing

Management, Management of Resources, Consumer behavior & Problems, Housing, Interior Design.

The paper deals with the concepts of interior design to create an awareness about management in the family as well as the other system.

Early Childhood Care & Education

Importance, need & scope of ECCE, Type of Preschool Programs, Organizational set up of ECCE, Children with special needs, Gifted children, Children at risk.

The paper focuses on making the students understand different types of education and make them aware of basic set up of &requirements of a preschool.

Extension Education and Communication

Extension Education, Communication, Policies and programs for Women Development, Community Development Programme, Entrepreneurship.

The paper aims to make the students understand the process of communication in development work and also to be sensitive to the interests & need of the people and the power of the media and method in catering to these needs & interests.

Top institutes

There are many universities and colleges around the country which offer this course. Some of these institutes are:

Name of the college/university

City, State

Magadh Mahila College

Patna, Bihar

Ranchi University

Ranchi, Jharkhand

Patna Women’s College

Patna, Bihar

Dhirendra Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Varanasi, UP

Mahila Vidyalaya PG College

Lucknow, UP

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi, UP

NIMS University

Jaipur, Rajasthan

University of Lucknow

Lucknow

Bundelkhand University

Jhansi, UP

Kumaun University

Nainital, Uttarakhand

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