About the Department

Home Economics Education (HEEd) is a field of study which integrates concepts, skills, principles, and theories of different fundamental skills subjects of home economics, namely food and nutrition, housing and interiors, clothing, crafts, family life and child development, for teaching and life application. 

It emphasizes skills in decision-making and household resource management. It takes into serious consideration the interaction between the material and relational aspects of day-to-day living and the use of science and technology for the well-being of people and their environment.

As a sub-discipline of Home Economics, HEEd focuses on four areas of integration:

1. home economics education training and research

2. household resource management

3. entrepreneurship and livelihood development, and

4. consumer studies and education

The logo reflects the ideals, principles, and characteristics of the Department of Home Economics Education (HEEd). It is composed of the letters H.E. Ed. that are arranged to represent the different focus areas and goals of the department. When viewed as a whole, the letters form an image of a person representing the individual, family, and society which the home economics discipline serves through the department’s four integrative areas of: (1) household resource management, (2) entrepreneurship and livelihood education, (3) consumer education, and (4) home economics education, training, and research. These four areas are symbolized by two elements: (1) the home (represented by a roof) formed by the letters H.E. at the top and (2) education (represented by a book) formed by Ed. at the bottom. Lastly, the open-spaced logo reflects how the study of home economics adapts to changing environments as it contributes to the holistic development and attainment of enhanced quality of life of the individual, family, and society. 

This logo was designed by graphic artist John Christopher Amonoy. The department launched it in June 2019.