Course offered by Rudra Education

Program Overview

The online M.A. in Home Science is tailored for students with a keen interest in enhancing the quality of life using scientific expertise in nutrition, human development, family resource management, and textile science. The two-year postgraduate program, presented using a flexible and interactive web-based platform, offers an in-depth learning experience of the principles and applications of home science in personal, community, and professional settings.

 

During the course, students will learn basic topics like food and nutrition, child development, family relationships, textiles and fashion, resource management, and public health. The course integrates scientific information with everyday life skills to cope with actual issues of well-being, sustainability, and social development.

 

Graduates of the program are suitably qualified to assume varied careers in education, health and nutrition services, social welfare agencies, research organizations, and the wellness industry. The program is perfect for those who wish to contribute to human and community well-being.

 

Major Program Features:

• A comprehensive two-year postgraduate program with an emphasis on health, family science, resource management, and community development.
• Core courses are Food Science and Nutrition, Human Development, Textiles and Clothing, Family Resource Management, and Extension Education.
• Self-paced learning opportunity through fully online format from anywhere, especially suited for working professionals and distance education students.
• Combines theoretical knowledge with practical training applicable to home, community, and organizational environments.
• Affordable and convenient with ongoing academic support from collaborating institutions and faculty experts.

 

Program Highlights

• Organized in four semesters of two years, supporting sequential learning and skill-building.
• Develops skills in planning nutrition, child care, sustainable living, and entrepreneurship at home.
• Facilitates critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and ethical decision-making in personal and professional contexts.
• Provides access to experts online courses, peer-to-peer collaboration through online discussions, and one-to-one mentorship.
• Prepares students for higher research or professional assignments in home science education, wellness programs, NGOs, and public health projects.

 

Eligibility Criteria

• To be qualified for admission, applicants should:
• Possess a bachelor's degree (in any field) from an accredited university.
• Achieve a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the qualifying exam.
• There is provisional admission for students waiting for final results, as per institutional rules.

 

Program Duration

• The duration of the program is two years, divided into four semesters.
• Applicants will do coursework, submit assignments, participate in discussions, and appear for final exams.
• The curriculum creates a solid scientific and humanistic base in home science.

 

Career Prospects

• M.A. Home Science graduates can seek meaningful careers in:
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Community Health and Social Work
• Textile and Apparel Industry
• Counseling and Family Welfare Schemes
• Academic and Research Institutions
• Non-Governmental and Development Organisations