Word Of the Head Department of Home Economics
The Department of Home Economics is considered one of the departments included in the College of Agriculture. It was established based on the great role played by the family, which is considered the first nucleus in Libyan society. It was opened in the year 1979 AD to join the total departments in the College of Agriculture. At the beginning of its establishment, it was a division affiliated with the Department of Economics. The agricultural economics department began with only seven female students, then it became independent from the Agricultural Economics Department in the academic year 1982 AD to become an independent department. Then the number of registered female students began to increase. It is an unparalleled department in colleges and universities in Libya, in which female students who hold a secondary certificate join the scientific department. Or specialized secondary school, basic sciences. The duration of study in the department is four years, after which the graduate is awarded a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences
Specializing in home economics, the Department of Home Economics contributes to preparing people and providing developmental services to society by providing educational and pedagogical services and activities related to the various fields of the department (lunch and nutrition, textile and clothing, housing and home management, education and guidance, children and family relations).
The department submitted a proposal to change the name from the Department of Home Economics to the Department of Applied Human Sciences, with an amendment to its study program in line with the labor market and the development of science, and to make it available for study by both genders, as the current name of the department is a reason for students’ reluctance to study in it. Also, many proposals were presented. Memos and proposals to transform the department into an independent college containing many departments that contribute to providing specialized graduates according to the labor market available to us.
The graduate of the department obtains job opportunities that are compatible with the department’s curricula, such as working in the field of nutrition in sanitariums, hotels, and hospitals as a nutritionist. The department’s outputs are also compatible with work in the field of kindergartens, care homes, and others.
Therefore, we hope that you will consider again the possibility of changing the name of the department and the possibility of converting the department to the College of Applied Human Sciences, following the example of Helwan University in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the country of origin of this specialty in the United States of America. With my thanks and appreciation for your efforts in serving the public interest.
Vision
The Department of Home Economics looks forward to graduating cadres of Kuwaiti expertise who will be able to fill the deficit in many fields. Scientific studies and research on the various challenges in Libyan society will be achieved.
Mission
The Department of Home Economics works to prepare distinguished graduates capable of competing in the labor market in the fields of food and nutrition, textiles and clothing, children and family relations, education and guidance, through an advanced scientific program that includes a set of sciences, knowledge, and general and specialized skills related to the issues and problems of the individual and society. And contribute to providing educational, pedagogical, research and community activities and services through effective participation in community service and environmental development.
Objectives
1. Focusing attention on the family, its conditions and needs and making them the focus of the study
2. Preparing individuals professionally in the various fields and specializations in home economics and working to increase the individual’s efficiency and ability to work
3. Preparing leaders in home economics who are equipped with the necessary theoretical, practical and applied information to contribute to carrying out the role required of them in society.
4. Contributing to improving the health, social, economic and family development situation among the classes of society
5. Disseminating concepts, information, and scientific foundations related to home economics among members of society through various media through guidance, guidance, and education.
6. Training in using the scientific method in many life situations and conducting studies and research that advance the family to reach a stable life.
7. Contributing to guiding community members, serving the environment, and solving problems in all different fields