Family has a great role to play in the human development and the society as a whole. There lies the relevance of Home Science education in the academic curriculum of students. M.A in Home Science is a postgraduate course that intends the betterment of home or family life through scientific knowledge and methods. The duration of this course is two years. The course study covers diverse aspects of rural development, food preservation, nutrition, Interior decoration, etc. Textile designing and fashion design also form part of course study.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Arts in Home Science

The course study offers various benefits to aspirants. Those aspirants who have completed the course can contribute well in areas of health, nutrition, textile, psychology, and so on. The day-to-day family matters can be managed through effective scientific and innovative methods. Apart from these advantages, the course study helps the candidate to undergo higher education courses in areas of research and development.

Eligibility required for Master of Arts in Home Science

The basic eligibility required for pursuing M.A in Home Science is bachelor degree in Home Science or any other equivalent qualification. The qualification must be obtained from any recognized educational institution with minimum 50% marks. The admission to the course is offered on the basis of entrance exams or on the basis of marks scored by the candidate.

Application procedure for Master of Arts in Home Science

If there is any entrance exam for the selection process, the candidate should apply firstly for the same. The application must be forwarded to the particular University or the concerned authority that carry out the entrance test. The application form and the ways to fill up the same can be collected from the examination notification. In case the admission is carried out on the basis of marks scored in qualifying exam, the candidate should apply to the institution directly.

Colleges offering Master of Arts in Home Science

• Adarsh Janta Maha Vidyalaya
• Acharya Vinoba Bhave Post Graduate College
• Adarsh Kanya Post Graduate College
• Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
• Aklank Girls P.G. College
• Baba Gajadhar Das Balika Post Graduate College
• Baikunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidyalaya
• Bhavnagar University
• Bhundelkhand University
• Chandrakanti Ramawati Devi Arya Mahila P.G. College
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Degree
• Dakshin Kamrup Girl’s College
• Dayanand Bachhrawan P.G. College
• Dhodhe Ram Mahavidyalaya
• Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
• Ginni Devi Modi Girl’s (P.G.) College
• Government Kamla Nehru Mahila Mahavidyalaya
• Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Alias Garhwal University
• Jajamuna Ram Degree College
• Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Gramodaya P.G. College
• Kamaun University
• Magadh Mahila College
• Magadh University
• Mohammed Hasan P.G. College
• Rajdeep Mahila P.G. College
• Ram Nagina Kisan P.G. College
• Ramkrishna Paramhansa Mahavidyalaya, Osmanabad
• Ranchi University
• Rani Bhagyavati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya (R.B.D. Girl’s College)
• Rashtratant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
• Samaldas Arts College
• Saraswati Devi Nari Gyanasthali P.G. College
• Shri J.M. Patel Arts and Smt. M.N. Patel Commerce Mahila College
• University of Lucknow
• Tararani Vidyapeeth’s Kamala College
• Tikaram Kanya Mahavidhyalaya
• University of Rajasthan
• Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
• Uttarakhand Technical University

Course Curriculum of Master of Arts in Home Science

Semester-I

• Computer Basics
• English Language and Communication skills
• Human Development- (Adolescence to Old Age)
• Fabric Construction
• Computer Basics
• Fabric Construction

Semester-II

• Research Methodology
• Resource Management and Consumer Science
• Food Science
• Extension Management and Community Development

Semester-III

• Therapeutic Nutrition
• Apparel Design and Construction
• Rural Sociology
• Traditional Embroideries
• Therapeutic Nutrition
• Apparel Design and Construction

Semester-IV

• Guidance and Counseling
• Housing and Interior Decoration
• Family Dynamics
• Project on Women
• Entrepreneurship/ Dissertation

Text Books on Master of Arts in Home Science

• Introduction of Statistical Methods -   C.B. Gupta
• Fundamentals of Statistics Vol I & II -   Goon, Gupta, Dasgupta
• Hand book of Research Methodology -   Devdas R.P. & Kulandaivel K
• Research Methods    -   S.P. Gupta
• Statistical concepts and applications - Harry Franxk and Steven C. Althoen
• Fundamentals of statistics   -   S.C. Gupta
• Probability theory and Mathematical Statistics -   V.K. Rahatgi
• Mathematics, statistics and systems for Health -   Bailey
• Basic statistics    -   Dunn
• Survival models and data Analysis -   Elandt Johnson
• Theory and Analysis of sample survey Designs -   Darogasdingh- F.S. Choudhary
• Methods of Research   -   Good C.V. and Scafes D.E
• Research in Education   -   Best J.W
• Statistics in Education and Psychology -   Garret H
• Professional Management - Kapur S.K
• A text – book of foods, Nutrition and Dietetics - M. Raheena Begum
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics - Devidson and Passnore
• Assessment of the Community Nutritional status - Jellitte
• Dynamics of Human Behavior - Dwivedi R.S
• Human Resources management - Saiuadain M.S
• The Science of Education research - G.J. Moule
• The Elements of Research - F.L. Whitney
• An Introduction of scientific research - E.B. Wilson
• Extension Education - Advi Reddy
• Training and development - Lytibs, Rolf P and Pak
• New Directions in Extension training - Mishra D.C
• Training Management - Singh R.P
• A handbook of methodology research - Dr. R.R. Deodar
• Methods in social Research - Goode & Half
• Statistical analysis in psychology & education - Ferguson

Job and Career after Master of Arts in Home Science

One can find various career opportunities after completing their master’s degree in Home Science. The candidate can find job opportunities in areas of food preservation and specialized cooking. . Textile designing and fashion technology are other employment areas where the candidate can find opportunities. Those who are interested to work with hotels and food industry can try for such kind of jobs. They can also try for jobs in research and development labs. Here these candidates can contribute really well in developing nutritious food items and in food preservation. Marketing and sales field also offer ample career openings M.A in Home Science graduates. Service sector jobs in hotels, resorts, etc also suits these candidates. Those who are interested in teaching can build up a rewarding career in the field.

Remuneration after Master of Arts in Home Science

The salary packages offered for M.A in Home Science graduates may fall with in the range of Rs. 8000/- to Rs. 10,000/- per month at the entry level. In education sector as well as in the research sector, the candidate can expect handsome salary packages. In such firms, the candidate can expect salary of more than Rs. 25,000/- per month.