Postgraduate School
Master of Science in Home Economics
M.Sc. Home Economics (Reflection of Option)
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interest |
| Mutiat A. Balogun | Reader & Ag. Head of Department B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Food Microbiology/Biotechnology |
| J. K. Joseph | Professor B.Sc.(Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Nutritional Biochemistry and Animal Product ProcessingPreservation |
| Olayinka R. Karim | Professor B.Sc. (UNAAB, Abeokuta);M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (UNAAB,Abeokuta) | Plant Food Processing and Preservation, Product Development and Value Addition, Consumer Science |
| Taibat T. Adebisi | Professor B.Sc (Ed). (Abraka); M.Ed. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Abraka) | Home Economics/Clothing and Textiles |
| R. M. O. Kayode | Professor B.Sc. (JABU, Ikeji-Arakeji); M.Tech. (FUT, Akure); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Food Microbiology/Biotechnology,Food Processing/Preservation, Food Waste Utilisation/Safety. |
| Fausat L. Kolawole | Reader B.Sc (Maiduguri); M.Sc.(Ilorin); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso) | Food Biochemistry and Nutrition, Roots and Tubers Processing Technology, Food ProductDevelopment |
| Olufunmilola A. Abiodun | Reader B.Sc. (UNAAB, Abeokuta); M.Tech. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso); Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Food Processing/Food Chemistry, Product Development |
| Christianah T. Gbadebo | Senior Lecturer B.Ed., M.Ed. (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D.(Benin) | Home Economics /Family and Child Development |
| Adeshola A. Babayeju | Senior Lecturer B.Ed., M.Ed. (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D.(Benin) | Home Economics / Clothing& Textile |
| A.O. Dauda | Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Food Processing, Safety andPackaging |
| A.K, Arise | Senior Lecturer B.Tech (FUT, Akure); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Durban) | Food Chemistry, Processing and Packaging |
| *I. Ogunlade. | Professor B.Sc.(OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ibadan) | Rural livelihood and Rural Development |
| *Olabisi F.Adekola | Professor B.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Crop Production/Horticulture |
| *Kemi F. Omotesho | Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Rural livelihood and Rural Development |
*Lecturers from other departments
B. Introduction
This program is designed to develop professional that can strengthen and enrich family life, influence public policy and educate families to put research based knowledge of Resource Management, Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Family and Child Development, Interior Decoration, Hospitality and Consumer Education.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of Master of Science Degree programme in Home Economics is equipping the graduates of Bachelor of Science and Postgraduate Diploma in Home Economics with high skills that cannot only be utilized in large scale but also for development of small and medium scale industries. The philosophy is also the development of high level of manpower which can execute development programme in both government and private sectors and create self-employment with the ultimate goal of improving the well-being of the family through programs that educate, influence public policy, and help families put research-based knowledge to work in their lives.
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the M.Sc. in Home Economics is to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge and cutting edge practical skills of various fields of Home Economics. The specific objectives of the programme are to:
E. Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission for Master of Science in general Home Economics must have the following qualifications;
F. Duration of the Programme
G. Detailed Course Description
AHE 801 Problems and Issues in Home Economics 3 Credits
Impact of globalization on families. Ways of using Home economics in achieving wealth creation and employment. Home Economics, information technology and concept of global village.Women rights and gender issues in Home Economics. Careers and vocational opportunity in Home Economics. Structural and distributional changes.Living standard for a majority of an economy’s population for better family living. Impact of technology and culture for a sustainable development on home economics. Trends and issues affecting families, society, and the profession of home economics. Home Economics Practicum/ Residency. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
AHE 802 Seminar 2 Credits
Each Student will be expected to search literature for information on recent developments in an area of interest in the field of Home Economics. The area of the review should not be directly related to the student‘s research project. An oral presentation of the review will be made at an organized departmental seminar and a detailed report will also be submitted. 90h (P); C
AHE 803 Statistics and Research Methods 3 Credits
Research Methods and Designs- Classification of research by purpose. Basic and Applied research. Classification of research by Methods. Historical, Descriptive, Experimental. Basic components of the research process; Selecting and defining a problem, Organizing and presenting a literature review, Scales of measurement, Variables, Selecting sample from a population, sampling methods, Data collection procedures. Data processing Analysis and interpretation. Validity and reliability of instrument, writing research reports. Descriptive statistics, Measures of central tendency and dispersion, calculating mean of frequency distribution. Correlation. Probability and Inferential statistics, Hypotheses testing, test of significance, t-test, and chi-square. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
AFS 804 Post-Harvest Physiology, Handling and Storage 2 Credits
Pre-harvest, harvesting, postharvest handling treatments and storage for agricultural produce. Fruit growth and development. Fruit maturation, ripening and senescence. Packing house methods. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 804 Computer Application in Home Economics 3 Credits
Applications packages: spreadsheets, databases multimedia and graphic packages. Using different applications.Imaging: digital camera to record, scanner to take cross section of different types of products: bread making using digital microscope. Computer to show flow charts of how a product is going to be made. Web design: finding recipes from web and development of recipes from Internet. Computer to perform nutritional analysis and comparing dietary information. Hedonic scale to present sensory evaluation of food practical lesson. Computer to track nutritional intake of people overtime. Computer for drafting pattern and design of apparel for mixing different dyes suitable for fabric. Computer for fashion review, for storing household inventories such as family income, expenditure, receipts, memos and files. Computer for interior design, floor plan, software and for family members such as playing games.Computing and Data Analysis in Home Economics / Home Science. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
AHE 805 Early Childhood Education and Organization 2 Credits
Research and theories relevant to the physical, mental and emotional development from conception through adulthood. Institutional, pre-school educational setting and learning farcicalities. Creative experiences for children. Developing educational and play materials. Childcare equipment and material management.Assessment of young children behavior and guidance for children. Culturally deprived child and his interaction with the environment. The creation of a desirable environment for the disadvantaged children. Fostering healthy and beneficial programs for these children. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 806 Entrepreneurship Development and Management 3 credits Entrepreneurship: Theories of entrepreneurs, 30 mistakes business beginners must avoid.Factors influencing entrepreneurship, Functions of entrepreneurs. Dangers and failure in entrepreneurship pursuits. Small business startup, essentials of feasibility studies sources of finance, different forms of Business Ownership, Factors influencing the location of small business. Managing small business-planning, Organizing, Directing and Controlling the Business. 30h (T); 45h (P); C
AHE 807 Textiles, Clothing and Fashion Design 2 Credits
Textile and clothing: trends and development,pattern drafting,cutting, grading and construction for different groups. Fitting techniques. Importance of green line in fittings. Figure problems. Methods of alteration on sewn garment. Tailoring techniques on special fabrics, lining a garment. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 808 Traditional, Contemporary and Specialized Dress Making/Construction
2 Credits Practical Application of knowledge in construction class through individual creativity and production of original traditional, contemporary or specialized dress Good grooming, concepts factors, accessories and Cosmetics. Clothing: concept, functions and classification. Presentation of the finished article/ modelling. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 809 Housing and Design 2
Credits Concept of a house and home, home planning, factors in housing and its selection. Type of housing, housing policy and legal information. Various building materials in relation to the environment and maintenance, Housing design and constructive team, Housing and family lifestyles, Family health: aged and community development, landscaping. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 810 Interior and Exterior Decoration 2 Credits
Application of design principles to interior decoration and arrangement of living space. Analysis, organization, and development of multi-functional spaces within living environment. Contemporary and traditional residential areas in an ecological, behaviour and cultural context. Practical interior furnishing techniques, refurbishing and restoration of furniture and soft furnishing 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AGY 811 Floriculture 2 Credits
Potentials of cut flower industry in Nigeria. Production and management of cut flowers, Marketing. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 811 Food Commodities Studies, Preparation and Management 2 Credits
Identification and selection of food commodities. Reasons, effects of cooking on foods, Food preparation techniques, advanced technological methods, safety and management. Menu planning for the family. Food practical and exhibition of food commodities, Preparation and management 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE812 Preservation, Processing and Utilization of Indigenous Food Resources 2 Credits
Chemical and Physical methods of food preservation and storage, Controlled atmosphere storage and foods. Water activity as a central factor in food preservation and storage. Nutritional, chemical, biochemical and microbiology changes in stored foods. Examination of indigenous methods of food storage and preservation. Science and technology, beneficial and non-beneficial effects and possible methods of improvements. Entrepreneurship. Sustainability on indigenous plants and animal products for management of diseases. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AFS 814 Nutrition in Health and Diseases 2 Credits
Principles of nutrition. Causes and treatment of food related diseases; obesity, Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, liver, kidney, nervous systems, lower pancreas and thyroid glands disease, cancer, iodine and vitamin A deficiencies. Use of food Composition table in diet preparation. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 813 Rural Community Development I 2 Credits
Definitions, philosophy and nature of rural development, Integrated rural development. Rural-urban disparities, Management of rural development.Poverty and rural development.Challenges of poverty alleviation and rural development. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 814 Principles of Life Span Development 2 Credits
Advances in lifespan development. The aging process, needs and care of the elderly in different parts of Nigeria. Preparation for retirement. Attitude to and preparation for death, making a will. Gender issues in human development and family studies. Confronting the changes in aging: social, physical, psychological. Life expectancy: Nigeria and other countries. Family and community resources for older adults. Government aid and policies. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 815 Resource Management I 2 Credits
Concept, meaning, characteristics and identification of resource management. Goals, values, decision making and the use of resources. Factors that influence decision making. Nature, clarification and characteristics of resources. Management of resources. Theories and principles underling the use of resources. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 816 Rural Community Development II 2 Credits
Community development as an instrument of rural development.Theories and practice of community development.Models of rural development and their relevance to Nigeria situation, Social change: case studies of communities in Nigeria. Future of rural communities in Nigeria. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AGY 818 Advances in Vegetable Production 2 Credits
Physiology, ecology and uses of leafy vegetables, fruit vegetables and root vegetables. Management and utilization of fruits. Principles of nutrition related to management practices. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 817 Fibre and Yarn Studies I 2 Credits
General characteristics and classification of fibres. Animal fibres: wool, silk, mohair, cashmere, camel‘s hair. Vegetable fibres: cotton, linen, ramie, jute, sisal. Mineral fibres: asbestos, glass. Yarns. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 818 Resource Management II 2 Credits
Concept, scope, importance, steps in management in living. Household and institutional equipment and management. Skill development of household equipment: guidelines, mechanical and non-mechanical equipment, Laundry tools, equipment and agents. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 819 Clothing Care and Repair 2 Credits
Routine or daily procedure for the care of clothes. Repairs of clothes. Buttons and button holes, elastics, repair of zipper, darning, Renovation of clothes. Guidance for dyeing:Tie dye, Batik, Printing. Care labels. Stain and stain removal. Laundering cotton and linen. Maintaining woolen clothes: mending, customizing. storing and packing clothes. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 820 Fibre and Yarn Studies II 2 Credits
Cellulose based fibres: rayon, acetate, triacetates. Non-cellulose based fibres: polyester, polyamides, dacron, spandex. Innovations in textile manufacture. Fibre identification methods. Innovations in textile manufacture: objectives, generations of fibre family manufacture. Environmental concerns in textile fibre and fabric manufacture. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 821 Marriage and Family Guidance and Counseling 2 Credits
Analysis of the concept of marriage. Rationale for marriage, preparation for marriage, courtship, dating, mating, family trees and lines of descent, blood and marriage relationship in the family. Marriage, family, kingship and other consanguine relation: types and forms in different parts of Nigeria and Africa. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 822 Household Textiles and Furnishing 2 Credits
Types, classification, identification and properties of textiles. Room interiors: ceramics, glass, metals, plastics and sanitary fitments, beds and beddings, furniture, cushion and mattress covers, towels and blankets floors and floor coverings. Consumer behaviour in relation to the purchase and use of household textiles and furnishing. Care and maintenance. Planning trends in different apartments of hospitality industries, 4H: home, hotel, hostel and hospital. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 823 Interior and Exterior Decoration and Design 2 Credits
Housing. Need to furnish 4H; Home, Hotel, Hostel and Hospital, types of furnishing, points to consider when planning the use of energy, controlling the energy plan in action and evaluating energy use. Interior and exterior decoration and arrangement of living space. Analysis, organization, development of multifunctional space within the living environment. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 824 Assessment and Techniques in Family Studies 2 Credits
Nature, type and structure of the family. Functions of the family. Family as a micro society. Problems and issues of living. Problems of population growth and sexual education in the family. Family based institutions and socialization agencies. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 825 Diet Therapy and Hospitality Practice 2 Credits
Dietary management in disease states. Consideration for factors in patients care plan. Coordinated nutritional services for patients: therapeutic adaptation of the normal diet, problems of planning therapeutic diets using local foods. Principles of nutritional modification for the underweight, protein, protein energy malnutrition.Nutritional care plan and dietary treatment, nutrient need in surgery – postoperative nutritional care following gastrointestinal tract surgery.Study of the diet for the vulnerable group, diarrhea in infants: oral rehydration. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 826 Parenting Education 2 Credits
Parenting concepts. Dynamics of family living. Values and purposes of family life. Parent/child relationship and responsibilities, and relationships of individuals to the group and society. Methods and techniques of assessment in human development 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 827 Food Production and Beverage Services 2 Credits
Development of food production and beverage services, staffing structure of food service establishment. Procedure for inventory preparation, storage and maintenance of service equipment.Menu selling techniques in catering establishment.Types of accompaniments served with food items. Billing control procedure, operational controls. Types of catering organization. Beverage purchasing, control merchandising and bar management. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 828 Principles of Family Law and Child Right Acts 2 Credits
Family culture and tradition. Family customs and traditions, family needs, domestic violence, divorce rates, poverty rates, communication and interaction in the family, family norms and rules, role conflicts, generation conflicts law and legislation relating to family, divorce laws, child abuse and neglect, child and women right acts, convention on elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and children. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 829 Food Service and Tourism 2 Credits
History, problems and general operating procedures of the industry. Importance of food service and tourism in nation building. Food service and tourism, types of tourist. Tourism and Nigerian cultural policy. Role of government in tourism promotion. Managing the risks in hotels and hospitality operations in Nigeria. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 830 Food Service and Tourism Business 2 Credits
Market research and assessment for hotel products. Product concept planning development, pricing policy and system for hotel establishment, market promotion. Accounting techniques: cost, profit volume relationships, costing technique, hotel accounting and budgetary control. Reshaping Nigerian economy with tourism.Encouraging Nigerians abroad to invest in Nigerian tourism. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 832 Reception and Accommodation Techniques 2 Credits
Front office procedures and their practical application. Procedures in housekeeping and maintenance of appliances in hotel and catering industry. Customers service, revenue distributions, profit maximization, communications Hotel security and security keys 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 834 Catering Practices and Hotel Services and Laws 2 Credits
Laws governing hotel and catering industry: proprietor‘s act of 1956, laws of contract. Food and drug decrees, hygiene regulations, liquor licensing laws, staff employment regulations wages and industrial councils decree, torts an occupies liability risk management and security. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 836 Parks and Gardening Management 2 Credits
Parks and gardening. Architectural design for local and modern parks and gardens. Functional designs for parks and gardens, parks for family relaxation, parks for
holidaying. National parks and gardens, botanical gardens, horticultural gardens, estate gardens. Contracts and contractual agreements. Establishment and management of parks and garden. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 843 Money Management 2 Credits Budgeting, meaning, importance, principles, processes and points to consider in making budget. Ways of saving money, Automatic Teller Machine (ATM), current, deposit or fixed deposit. Institutions involved in stock markets activities in Nigeria. Procedures for buying and selling shares. Real estate investment. Mutual funds. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 845 Work Simplification and Analysis 2 Credits Occupational stress and management. Work simplification: importance, organization of household activities. Management of energy: importance. Time management. Ways of preventing/handling fatigue. Occupational policy. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 846 Consumer Guidance and Counselling 2 Credits Concept related to consumer education. Importance, problems that influence consumer‘s decision, values goals. Strategies for improving buying decisions. Consumer rights, responsibilities, consumer agents and market. Consumer‘sprotection, legislation and agencies, community programmes and cooperative societies. 15h (T); 45h (P);E
AHE 848 Resource Management II 2 Credits Concept, scope, importance, steps of management in living. Household and institutional equipment and management. Skill development of household equipment, Laundry guidelines, mechanical and non-mechanical equipment 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 850 Ecology, Environment and Residency 2 Credits Managing the environment (Sanitation/Health). Pollution, causes and control. Improving the home environment. Purpose of improving the home environment. Home management residency:importance, requirement, orientation, duration and supervision. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
AHE 899 Dissertation 10 Credits
Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in an area approved by the department, culminating in the submission of a project and presentation of two seminars. 450h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirements
The programme consists of course work, seminar and dissertation. To be awarded the Master of Science Degree in Home Economics, a candidate must pass a minimum of 36 Credit units, which consist of 24 Credits units Core and 12 Credit units of Electives.
I. Summary
i. Home Economics (option)
Core courses: AHE 801 (3), AHE 802 (2), AHE 803 (3), AHE 804 (3), AHE 806 (3), AHE 899
(10) =24 Credit Units
Electives courses: At least 12 Credit units from AHE 805 (2), AHE 807 (2), AHE 808 (2), AHE
809 (2), AHE 810 (2), AHE 811 (2), AHE 812 (2), AHE 813 (2), AHE 814 (2), AHE 816 (2),AFS
814 (2), AFS 804 (3),AGY 811 (2), AGY 818 (2) =12 Credit Units
Total 36 Credit Units
ii. Textiles, Clothing and Fashion Design (option)
A minimum of 36 credit units are to include the following prescribed courses:
Compulsory courses: AHE 801 (3), AHE 802 (2), AHE 803 (3), AHE 804 (3), AHE 806 (3), AHE
899 (10) =24 Credit Units
Electives courses: At least 12 Credit units from AHE 807 (2), AHE 808 (2), AHE 813 (2), AHE
817 (2), AHE 818 (2), AHE 819 (2), AHE 820 (2), AHE 822 (2),AFS 814 (2), AFS 804 (3), AGY
811 (2), AGY 818 (2) =12 Credit Units
Total 36 Credit Units
iii. Family and Child Development (option)
A minimum of 36 credit units are to include the following prescribed courses:
Core courses: AHE 801 (3), AHE 802 (2), AHE 803 (3), AHE 804 (2), AHE 806 (3), AHE
899 (10) =24 Credit Units
Electives courses: At least 12 Credit units from AHE 805 (2), AHE 809 (2), AHE 813 (2),
AHE 814 (2), AHE 821 (2), AHE 824 (2), AHE 826 (2), AHE 828 (2), AFS 814 (2), AFS
804 (3), AGY 811 (2), AGY 818 (2) =12 Credit Units Total 36 Credit Units
iv. Hospitality Management (option)
A minimum of 36 credit units are to include the following prescribed courses:
Core courses: AHE 801 (3), AHE 802 (2), AHE 803 (3), AHE 804 (3), AHE 806 (3), AHE
899 (10) =24 Credit Units
Electives courses: At least 12 Credit units from AHE 823 (2), AHE 825 (2), AHE 827 (2),
AHE 829 (2), AHE 830 (2), AHE 832 (2), AHE 834 (2), AHE 836 (2),AFS 814 (2), AFS
804 (3), AGY 811 (2), AGY 818 (2) =12 Credit Units
Total 36 Credit Units
v. Home Management (option)
A minimum of 36 credit units are to include the following prescribed courses:
Core courses: AHE 801 (3), AHE 802 (2), AHE 803 (3), AHE 804 (3), AHE 806 (3), AHE
899 (10) =24 Credit Units
Electives courses: At least 12 Credit units from AHE 805 (2), AHE 823 (2), AHE 815 (2),
AHE 843 (2), AHE 845 (2), AHE 846 (2), AHE 848 (2), AFS 814 (2), AFS 804 (3), AGY
811 (2), AHE 850 (2), AGY 811(2)AGY 818 (2) =12 Credit Units
Total 36 Credit Units
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