Department of Home Sceince
Constituent Department of Sri Sathya Sai University, Puttaparthi, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
About Department of Home Sceince
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The undergraduate programme in Home Science was started in 1976 with five core branches – Food and Nutrition, Home Management , Child Development, Clothing and Textiles and Extension Education. These were strengthened with courses from other disciplines. The department was further strengthened to include M.Sc. programme in Food Science and Nutrition in June 1985 with an objective to equip students with the knowledge and skill for understanding the role of nutrition in health and diseases. The department initiated another specialization – Food Technology at M.Sc. level in June 2007. The department commenced other programmes of M.phil and Ph.D in Food Science and Nutrition in June 2008.
Thrust areas of the Department
The major focus areas of research of the Department are:
Clinical Nutrition , Therapeutic Nutrition, Food science, Community Nutrition, Experimental Nutrition and Food safety evaluation regarding food safety methods.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
M.Sc
M.phil
Ph.D
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Common queries about Department of Home Sceince
Where is the Department of Home Sceince located?
The Department of Home Sceince is an academic teaching department of Sri Sathya Sai University, Puttaparthi, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, located in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Home Sceince are conducted as per Sri Sathya Sai University, Puttaparthi, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Home Sceince?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Sri Sathya Sai University, Puttaparthi, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.