Applied science of living
Home Economics stands for the ideal home life for today unhampered by the traditions of the past and the utilization of all the resources of modern science to improve home life.
Ellen Swallow Richards (1904)
Founder of the Home Economics Movement
The fundamental focus of the Department of Applied Sciences of Living revolves around home economics. This department operates as an interdisciplinary academic domain, dedicated to nurturing students' proficiencies and expertise in various domains such as life management, culinary arts, and overall styling.
Bachelor's Degree Program
The bachelor’s degree program primarily focuses on nurturing students' abilities in home economics-related domains, encompassing (1) family life education, (2) promoting healthy and leisurely lifestyles, and (3) mastering nutrition and culinary arts. Over the course of the four-year program, students are also required to fulfill general education requirements.
Master's Degree Program
Master's degree program leads to a Master of Science (MS) degree. The student's areas of interest are available in life management, design program, and food and beverage management program (hospitality management). These programs provide advanced coursework in the field, as well as the opportunity to conduct high-level research leading to a master's thesis.
Professional Expertise
- Proficiency in food service, marketing, and management
- Expertise in food processing and sanitation
- Skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and merchandising
- Mastery of hair design, marketing, and management
- Knowledge in image design, facial aesthetics, cosmetics enterprises, and management
- Specialization in marriage and family counseling
- Expertise in family life education
- Proficiency in parent education
- Skills in child development and care
- Competence in elderly care
- Expertise in life resource management and extension
Career Choices
- home economics teachers
- cosmetics instructors
- food service educators
- childcare instructors
- marriage and family counselors
- family life educators
- food service professionals
- food managers
- fashion designers
- image consultants
- interior designers, and more.
For the Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science of Living, a minimum of 128 credits is required:
|
Requirement |
Credits |
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General Education |
32 |
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Requirements for the Major |
57 |
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Electives |
at least 39 |
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General Education 32 Credits |
Credits |
|
FRESHMAN CHINESE |
4 |
|
FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
4 |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERNSHIP |
2 |
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CROSS-DOMAIN EXPERTISE |
12 |
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HUMANITIES FIELD |
4 |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE FIELD |
4 |
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS |
2 |
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
0 |
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equirements for the Major |
Credits |
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(4009) STATISTICS |
3 |
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(8804) INTRODUCTION TO LIVING SCIENCE |
2 |
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(5013) PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PREPARATION |
2 |
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(5017) PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PREPARATION LAB. |
2 |
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(B091) LIFE AND HEALTH |
2 |
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(I077) INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT |
2 |
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(1711) CHROMATICS |
2 |
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(3990) HUMAN DEVELOPMENT |
2 |
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(2906) MARRIAGE AND FAMILY |
4 |
|
(5020) NUTRITION |
4 |
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(9507) HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT |
2 |
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(C447) LIVING ENVIRONMENT |
2 |
|
(8873) FOODSERVICE SANITATION & SAFETY |
3 |
|
(5012) FOOD PROCESSING |
3 |
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(2998) FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT |
2 |
|
(K597) ADVANCED PRACTICE IN C.ULINARY ARTS |
2 |
|
(8874) INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS |
2 |
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(4575) MANAGEMENT OF LIFE RESOURCE |
2 |
|
(8875) LEISURE LIFE PLANNING |
2 |
|
(2038) SEMINAR |
2 |
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(8382) LIVING SCIENCE EXTENSION |
2 |
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(8383) LIVING SCIENCE EXTENSION PRACTICE |
2 |
|
(3994) PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE |
2 |
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(H222) FAMILY DEVELOPMENT |
2 |
|
(5293) PARENTAL EDUCATION |
2 |
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Electives |
Credits |
|
(C007) TARY CULTURE |
2 |
|
(D681)INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT |
2 |
|
(5007) FLOWER DESIGN |
2 |
|
(8774) INTRODUCTION OF APPAREL |
2 |
|
(D138) HYGIENE AND SAFETY OF COSMETIC |
2 |
|
(L687) CHINESE CUISINE COOKERY |
2 |
|
(L688) CHINESE CUISINE COOKERY PRACTICE |
2 |
|
(4111) INTERNATIONAL ETIQUETTE |
2 |
|
(5005) CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION |
4 |
|
(5302) CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION PRAC |
2 |
|
(J351) BEAUTY AND MAKE UP SKILLS |
2 |
|
(L109) CHINESE PASTRIES |
2 |
|
(L110) CHINESE PASTRIES PRACTICE |
1 |
|
(3503) IMAGE DESIGN |
2 |
|
(4379) THE BANQUET MEAL |
2 |
|
(I342) THE BANQUET MEAL PRACTICE |
1 |
|
(A217) SALON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE |
4 |
|
(B095) SENIOR AND FAMILY |
2 |
|
(0095) CONSUMER BEHAVIOR |
2 |
|
(1512) INTERIOR DESIGN |
2 |
|
(5783) HANDICRAFT DESIGN |
2 |
|
(5775) RESTAURENT SERVICE2 |
|
|
(5776) BAKING |
2 |
|
(5777) BAKING PRACTICE |
2 |
|
(E365) INTERODUCTION TO LEISURE AND RECREATION |
2 |
|
(4713) FAMILY STRESS AND MANAGEMENT |
2 |
|
(3991) STUDY OF BEVERAGE |
2 |
|
(4051) MARKETING MANAGEMENT |
3 |
|
(C449) MARRIAGE EDUCATION |
2 |
|
(F450) FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION |
2 |
|
(C464) SENSORY EVALUATION OF FOOD |
2 |
|
(K617) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT IN FIND ENTREMETS |
2 |
|
(H221) APPAREL AND LIVING |
2 |
|
Other provisions of graduate requirements： |
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Participation in service learning shall be conducted in accordance with the 'Implementation Measures for Service Learning' of the university. For detailed information, please refer to the website of the Curriculum Section at http://cur.pccu.edu.tw/ezfiles/7/1007/img/166/HL04.pdf |
Service Learning |
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Passing the "Implementation Measures for the Global Competitiveness Assessment of University Students" is mandatory for graduation. Visit the website of the Registration Section for more information. |
Global Competitiviness |
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According to the university's 'Implementation Guidelines for Professional Ethics Education' and 'Implementation Guidelines for Chinese Culture Topics Lectures,' students are required to participate in two-semester courses: 'Professional Ethics' and 'Chinese Culture Topics.' For detailed information, please refer to the website of the Curriculum Section: http://cur.pccu.edu.tw/ezfiles/7/1007/img/166/HL30.pdf." |
Professional Ethics/Special Topics in |
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To fulfill the Whole Person Learning Passport requirements, students must actively participate in various learning activities. These activities are organized in accordance with our university's guidelines for the Whole Person Learning Passport. For more detailed information, please visit the website of the Extracurricular Activities Section at https://activity.pccu.edu.tw/." |
Whole Person Learning Passport |
Chinese Culture University Master’s Degree Requirements
- Master’s Program, Department of Applied Science of Living, Agricultural College
- Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)
- For graduate student admitted to the program as of Academic Year 2014
- Minimum Graduation Requirements: 30 credit hours
- Allowed transfer credits: 9 credits
- Required Courses
|
Course Code |
Courses |
Credits |
Hours |
Notes |
|
0611 |
RESEARCH METHODS |
2 |
2 |
|
|
3202 |
THESIS WRITING |
2 |
2 |
|
|
0767 |
SEMINAR(1) |
2 |
2 |
|
|
0768 |
SEMINAR(2) |
2 |
2 |
|
|
|
Total |
8 |
8 |
|
- Prerequisite courses (for those who has admission to the program without an undergraduate degree, taking the following prerequisite courses are required)
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|
Courses |
Credits |
Hours |
Notes |
|
1 |
STATISTICS |
2 |
2 |
|
|
2 |
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY |
2 |
2 |
Chose 1 from these 3 |
|
3 |
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT |
|
2 |
|
|
4 |
FOOD FUNDAMENTALS |
2 |
2 |
|
|
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Total |
4 |
4 |
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- Regulations of Degree examination application
1. Follow regulations and procedures of graduation program degree examination of Chinese Culture University.
2. Other regulations：
(1).Attend at least 1 conference held by the department.
(2).Attend at least 2 conferences held by other universities.
(3).Present 1 conference article.
(4).Serve as conference personnel in department conference.
(5).Participate and inspect in at least 1 thesis proposal and 1 thesis oral examination.