HOME ECONOMICS

In a modern society where the need for family and community care is growing, the Home Economics program is attracting increasing attention from students. This interdisciplinary program combines social sciences and practical skills to address everyday issues in family and community life. 

Program Introduction

Home Economics is an interdisciplinary field that combines education, psychology, management, nutrition, and other disciplines. The program requires students to undergo rigorous basic training in home economics, gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic theories and related subject knowledge, master fundamental research methods in home economics, and develop skills in market planning, operations, and forecasting for the home economics industry. 

Students will be able to apply their knowledge to scientifically guide family life and possess the educational ability to teach home life skills. Graduates will be prepared to work in community work, family and urban community life guidance, research and teaching of scientific lifestyles, as well as providing guidance on urban community and family construction and management. 

They will be able to perform service and management roles in government departments, communities, companies, and related organizations.

Training Objectives

The education and teaching in this major should adhere to Marxism, with the goal of cultivating students who have a firm political direction, understand and support the policies of the Party and the state, and possess humanistic literacy, scientific spirit, social responsibility, and entrepreneurial awareness. Students should also embody socialist core values, have good physical and mental health, and develop comprehensively in morality, intellect, physical fitness, and aesthetics.

Students will be trained to master the basic knowledge, basic theories, and methods of sociology and related disciplines, have an international perspective and awareness of national conditions, and be capable of analyzing and solving social problems in the context of Chinese society. 

Students will also develop cross-cultural communication and self-adjustment skills and acquire the ability to serve and manage society. Graduates will be able to work in government agencies, education, research, culture, ethnicity, religion, media, social organizations, and welfare institutions, or use their knowledge in home economics to start their own business and provide social services.

Graduation Requirements

Knowledge Requirements

1. Master the basic theories and knowledge of disciplines such as sociology, management, education, public health, etc.

2. Be familiar with the policies, regulations, and guidelines for national and community management.

3. Understand the development trends of life sciences theories.

4. Master the work standards for life science education.

Skills Requirements

1. Disciplinary Knowledge

• Master the basic methods and skills of life science research.

• Possess preliminary ability to design community management, family education plans, and implementation programs.

2. Language Skills

• Strong oral expression skills.

• Strong reading and writing abilities.

3. Scientific Research Skills

• Master basic methods of literature retrieval and data inquiry, and possess preliminary scientific research and practical work abilities.

• Establish a solid research foundation for pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in sociology, education, management, and other related disciplines.

4. Practical Skills

• Have a broad international and industry perspective, solid and comprehensive knowledge and skills in life sciences, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

• Possess strong abilities to work independently in community management, family education, and other related fields. After graduation, students will be able to engage in work related to life sciences, such as the development, organization, and operation of senior products, medical supplies, and other services in community administration, social management, and life sciences industries.

• Possess strong professional abilities, the potential for further development, and the ability to adapt to society.

5. Foreign Language Skills

• Proficiency in English, able to engage in daily conversations.

• Ability to use reference materials to read and translate foreign life science literature.

6. Qualification Certificates

• “Mandarin Proficiency Certificate” (no less than Level 2B).

• University English proficiency (at least passing the National Level 4 exam).

Core Courses

• Political Science and Public Administration

• International Politics

• Sociology

• Social Work

• Anthropology

• Women's Studies

• Home Economics

Research Directions in Home Economics

The key research directions of the Home Economics program include:

• Family Management and Services

• Family Education

• Early Childhood Education

• Elderly Health and Care

• Family Economics and Consumption

• Family and Community

• Family and Society

Degree Awarded

Graduates of the Home Economics program will be awarded a Bachelor degree.

Career Development

Home Economics has strong career prospects in China, with graduates able to work in government departments, civil affairs systems, women's federations, social work systems, community guidance, service and management organizations, property management institutions, etc. 

They can engage in community management and services, family life and education guidance, marriage and family counseling, as well as work in primary and secondary schools and preschool education institutions in the field of life education and life management. Graduates may also work in enterprises to handle employee healthcare and life management.

Graduates of the Home Economics program can work in various occupations, including:

• Teaching/Academic Administration Staff

• University Teachers

• Civil Servants

• Training Officers/Assistants

• Human Resources Officers/Assistants

Related Majors

• Sociology

• Social Work

• Anthropology

• Women's Studies

• Gerontology

• Social Policy

Top Universities Offering Home Economics

• Jilin Agricultural University

• Hebei Normal University

• Hunan Women’s College

• Zhengzhou Normal University

• Taishan University

• Harbin University of Commerce

• Changji University

• Fujian Technical Normal University

• Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy

• Wuxi Taihu University

• Liaocheng University East Chang College