About Us
History
The Department of Home Economics Education was an integral part of the Specialist Training College, Winneba, which was integrated into the University College of Education, Winneba, in 1992. In the year 2020, the department was renamed as the Department of Integrated Home Economics Education| under the then Faculty of Home Economics Education. The Department runs a 4-year B.Sc degree, M.Ed Sandwich and M.Phil Programmes in Home Economics. There are five units under the Department, namely: Clothing and Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Management in Living, Food Production Unit, and Clothing Production Unit.. The Food Production Unit provides catering services to the University community and its environs, while the Clothing Production Unit undertakes contract sewing of clothing items for the University and other institutions. Apart from the fact that the two production units of the department provide IGF to the University, they offer students the opportunity to have industrial experience, thereby making their training in the department more practical and occupation-relevant to reduce graduate unemployment. The department currently has an appreciable student population with interest in its programmes continually growing.
Our curriculum gives students a solid foundation for further studies (Master's and Doctorate).
Goals of our programmes
Through its academic programmes, the Department of Integrated Home Economics Education remains committed to promoting excellence in Home Economics education, research, and community service, in line with the broader mission of the University of Education, Winneba.
The programmes aim to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. They foster values of responsibility, creativity, and sustainability in personal and professional life. Graduates are trained to address contemporary societal issues such as food security, family welfare, and health education.
The programmes support lifelong learning and contribute to national development goals.
They emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending science, education, and the humanities.
Ultimately, they prepare professionals to become agents of change in both educational and community settings.
Facilities and Resources
- Food laboratories with capacities of 30 students each
- A large Demonstration Theatre
- Washrooms for staff and students
- Library
- Computers and Projectors
- Restaurants for the practical training of students
- Food Production Unit for the training of students