Why does Shanghai have an undergraduate major in home economics?

In order to standardize the housekeeping industry, Shanghai has successively launched new policies in recent years to allow "aunties" to settle down and go to college. Shanghai Open University is applying to offer undergraduate programs based on college degree education in home economics. The school's deputy minister of education said that less than 30% of managers in Shanghai's domestic service agencies have received higher education, and the market demand for this profession is huge in the future.

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Essential competencies for an undergraduate degree in home economics:

1. Master the basic theories and professional knowledge and skills of home economics;

< p>2. Be proficient in basic research methods of home economics;

3. Master the market planning, operation and forecasting skills of the home economics industry;

4. Be able to use the knowledge you have learned to scientifically guide family life , and at the same time have the educational ability to impart knowledge about family life.

The undergraduate major in home economics cultivates students with the basic theory of systematic home economics and related professional knowledge, masters professional skills such as housekeeping management, nutrition preparation, community service, family education, etc., and is able to work in urban and rural communities, household service industries, enterprises and institutions, etc. High-quality home economics professionals in hospitals, military, schools, government agencies and other departments who are engaged in work related to improving the quality of life of the people.