MAJORS
The UAL School of Domestic Engineering offers 5 major programs. Students may opt for the general Domestic Engineering option, which provides a solid grounding in the basic aspects of domestic engineering, or may choose to specialize their degree with a major in Apparel Reconstruction, Food & Nutrition, or Household Sanitation. In addition, students interested in studying the operation and usage of technological devices have the option of the new Technology major program.
Major Requirements
To complete a School of Domestic Engineering major, all students are required to complete a minimum of 48 credit hours in their respective major field and satisfy the SDE Major Core Requirements and any individual major requirements (please see below), with a Major GPA of at least 2.0.
This Major GPA will computed based on the student's grades in all courses counting towards major credit. Please note that it is the policy of the SDE to consider only up to of 60 credit hours (or 20 classes) of coursework in the figuring of the Major GPA. This means that while students will continue to receive credit hours for major courses beyond the 60 credit hour limit, only the highest-graded 60 credits (20 classes) will be included in the major GPA.
SDE Major Core Requirements
DOM 101 - Introduction to Domestic Engineering (2cr.)
DOM 101L - Introduction to Domestic Engineering Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 102 - Principles of A Successful Homemaker (3cr.)
DOM 103 - Domestic Engineering: A Background (3cr.) OR DOM 203 - Developments in Domestic Engineering (3cr.)
DOM 202 - Time Management for the Domestic Engineering Major (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
This Major GPA will computed based on the student's grades in all courses counting towards major credit. Please note that it is the policy of the SDE to consider only up to of 60 credit hours (or 20 classes) of coursework in the figuring of the Major GPA. This means that while students will continue to receive credit hours for major courses beyond the 60 credit hour limit, only the highest-graded 60 credits (20 classes) will be included in the major GPA.
SDE Major Core Requirements
DOM 101 - Introduction to Domestic Engineering (2cr.)
DOM 101L - Introduction to Domestic Engineering Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 102 - Principles of A Successful Homemaker (3cr.)
DOM 103 - Domestic Engineering: A Background (3cr.) OR DOM 203 - Developments in Domestic Engineering (3cr.)
DOM 202 - Time Management for the Domestic Engineering Major (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Apparel Reconstruction
This major is for students interested in domestic engineering, with special interest in sewing and fashion design. Combining mentally-stimulating lectures by top researchers in the field and practical hands-on experience, the Apparel Reconstruction curriculum will teach students the principles of sewing, as well as equip each young Auntie with a vast toolbox of stitch types to be used in all sorts of situations. Students will also get the opportunity to undertake fashion design courses. Upon graduation, students will be well prepared to embark on careers as homemakers, seamstresses, or even pioneers in the industry of Auntie fashion.
Apparel Reconstruction Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 111 - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.)
DOM 111L - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 211 - Intermediate Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.)
DOM 211L - Intermediate Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (2cr.)
DOM 311 - Advanced Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.)
DOM 311L - Advanced Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Specialization Area
DOM 221 - Sewing Equipment and Its Operation (3cr.)
DOM 222 - Strategies for Efficient Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.)
DOM 222L - Strategies for Efficient Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 223 - Auntie Apparel in Modern-Day USA (3cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Diversity Requirements
An introductory course in one other area of Domestic Engineering:
OR DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.) AND DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 3 or 4 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including:
Internship
All Apparel Reconstruction Majors are required to complete DOM 461 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-49 CREDIT HOURS
Apparel Reconstruction Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 111 - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.)
DOM 111L - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 211 - Intermediate Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.)
DOM 211L - Intermediate Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (2cr.)
DOM 311 - Advanced Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.)
DOM 311L - Advanced Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Specialization Area
DOM 221 - Sewing Equipment and Its Operation (3cr.)
DOM 222 - Strategies for Efficient Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.)
DOM 222L - Strategies for Efficient Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 223 - Auntie Apparel in Modern-Day USA (3cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Diversity Requirements
An introductory course in one other area of Domestic Engineering:
- DOM 112 - Introduction to Food & Nutrition (3cr.); or
- DOM 113 - Introduction to Household Sanitation (2cr.) AND DOM 113L - Introduction to Household Sanitation Laboratory (1cr.); or
- DOM 114 - Introduction to Technology (3cr.)
OR DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.) AND DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 3 or 4 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including:
- One Senior-level course (i.e. DOM 4XX) related to Apparel Reconstruction
- One Creative Design course in Apparel Reconstruction (selected from: DOM 325, DOM 326 and DOM 326L, DOM 421, DOM 425, DOM 246 and DOM 426L)
Internship
All Apparel Reconstruction Majors are required to complete DOM 461 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-49 CREDIT HOURS
Domestic Engineering
This major is for students who would like a general education in all aspects of domestic engineering, from sewing to cooking, cleaning and technology operation. Incorporating lectures, practical laboratories and seminar sessions, the Domestic Engineering program aims to build a solid domestic engineering foundation. Students will also get the opportunity to undertake more specialized courses in chosen area(s) of domestic engineering. Upon graduation, students will be well prepared to embark on careers as homemakers, or make their mark in any particular area of domestic engineering.
Domestic Engineering Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering I (2cr.)
DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering I Laboratory (2cr.)
DOM 301 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.)
DOM 301L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Background Knowledge Classes
One DOM 303 (History of Domestic Engineering) class (3cr.)
Total: 3 credit hours
Breadth and Specialization Requirements
Breadth Option:
OR Specialization Option:
Students choose one area of Domestic Engineering (Apparel Reconstruction, Food & Nutrition with emphasis on Practical Skills, Household Sanitation, or Technology), and complete the following courses in that chosen area.
OR Hybrid Option:
Any combination of courses from the following:
Total: 12-14 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including one Senior-level course (i.e. DOM 4XX).
Total: 9 credit hours
Internship
All Domestic Engineering Majors are required to complete DOM 460 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-50 CREDIT HOURS
Domestic Engineering Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering I (2cr.)
DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering I Laboratory (2cr.)
DOM 301 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.)
DOM 301L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Background Knowledge Classes
One DOM 303 (History of Domestic Engineering) class (3cr.)
Total: 3 credit hours
Breadth and Specialization Requirements
Breadth Option:
- DOM 111 - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.) and DOM 111L - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (1cr.); and
- DOM 112 - Introduction to Food & Nutrition (3cr.); and
- DOM 113 - Introduction to Household Sanitation (2cr.) and DOM 113L - Introduction to Household Sanitation Laboratory (1cr.); and
- DOM 114 - Introduction to Technology (3cr.)
OR Specialization Option:
Students choose one area of Domestic Engineering (Apparel Reconstruction, Food & Nutrition with emphasis on Practical Skills, Household Sanitation, or Technology), and complete the following courses in that chosen area.
- DOM 11X, including any labs (3cr.); and
- DOM 21X, including any labs (3 or 4cr.); and
- DOM 31X, including any labs (3 or 5cr.); and
- If specializing in Technology only: DOM 251 - Microsoft Office (3cr.) OR DOM 252 - Simple Assembly Required: Assembling Machines & Devices (2cr.) and DOM 252L - Simple Assembly Required: Assembling Machines & Devices Laboratory (1cr.)
OR Hybrid Option:
Any combination of courses from the following:
- DOM 11X
- DOM 11XL
- DOM 21X
- DOM 21XL
- DOM 31X
- DOM 31XL
- DOM 251
- DOM 252
- DOM 252L;
Total: 12-14 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including one Senior-level course (i.e. DOM 4XX).
Total: 9 credit hours
Internship
All Domestic Engineering Majors are required to complete DOM 460 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-50 CREDIT HOURS
Food & Nutrition (emphasis on Practical Skills)
UAL offers two pathways for Food & Nutrition majors: a focus on Health Theory, or a focus on Practical Skills, such as cooking. The latter is conducted by the SDE. Combining mentally-stimulating lectures by top researchers in the field and practical hands-on experience, this in-depth Food & Nutrition curriculum will teach students basic nutrition and health; its progressive nature will also allow students to build up their cooking skills and dish repertoire at a comfortable pace. Students will learn about international cuisine, with courses teaching a variety of different cooking styles, including Asian Cuisine and Middle Eastern Cuisine. Upon graduation, students will be well prepared to embark on careers as homemakers, chefs, bakers, or even pioneers in the food industry.
Food & Nutrition Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 112 - Introduction to Food & Nutrition (3cr.)
DOM 212 - Intermediate Food & Nutrition (2cr.)
DOM 212L - Intermediate Food & Nutrition Laboratory (2cr.)
DOM 312 - Advanced Food & Nutrition (2cr.)
DOM 312L - Advanced Cooking (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Specialization Area
DOM 231 - Tour of the Kitchens: Cooking Equipment and Their Usage (3cr.)
DOM 232 - Efficient Methods of Culinary Preparation (2cr.)
DOM 232L - Efficient Methods of Culinary Preparation Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 233 - International Cuisine (3cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Diversity Requirements
An introductory course in one other area of Domestic Engineering:
OR DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.) AND DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 3 or 4 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including:
Internship
All Food & Nutrition Majors (with emphasis on Practical Skills) are required to complete DOM 462 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-49 CREDIT HOURS
Food & Nutrition Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 112 - Introduction to Food & Nutrition (3cr.)
DOM 212 - Intermediate Food & Nutrition (2cr.)
DOM 212L - Intermediate Food & Nutrition Laboratory (2cr.)
DOM 312 - Advanced Food & Nutrition (2cr.)
DOM 312L - Advanced Cooking (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Specialization Area
DOM 231 - Tour of the Kitchens: Cooking Equipment and Their Usage (3cr.)
DOM 232 - Efficient Methods of Culinary Preparation (2cr.)
DOM 232L - Efficient Methods of Culinary Preparation Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 233 - International Cuisine (3cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Diversity Requirements
An introductory course in one other area of Domestic Engineering:
- DOM 111 - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.) AND DOM 111L Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (1cr.); or
- DOM 113 - Introduction to Household Sanitation (2cr.) AND DOM 113L - Introduction to Household Sanitation Laboratory (1cr.); or
- DOM 114 - Introduction to Technology (3cr.)
OR DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.) AND DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 3 or 4 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including:
- One Senior-level course (i.e. DOM 4XX) related to Food & Nutriton
- One practical cooking course (selected from: DOM 334, DOM 337, DOM 338, DOM 339, DOM 434, DOM 437, DOM 438, DOM 439)
Internship
All Food & Nutrition Majors (with emphasis on Practical Skills) are required to complete DOM 462 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-49 CREDIT HOURS
Household Sanitation
This major is for students interested in domestic engineering, with special interest in house-cleaning and hygiene. Combining mentally-stimulating lectures by top researchers in the field and practical hands-on experience, the major in Household Sanitation will provide students with a top-notch education in the principles of house care, as well as equip each young Auntie with the skills to manage the duties of household sanitation. Upon graduation, students will be well prepared to embark on careers as homemakers, sanitation officers, and house care specialists.
Household Sanitation Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 113 - Introduction to Household Sanitation (2cr.)
DOM 113L - Introduction to Household Sanitation Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 213 - Intermediate Household Sanitation (2cr.)
DOM 213L - Intermediate Household Sanitation Laboratory (2cr.)
DOM 313 - Advanced Household Sanitation (2cr.)
DOM 313L - Advanced Household Sanitation Laboratory (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Specialization Area
DOM 241 - Cleaning Toolbox: Brooms, Vacuums and Everything In-Between (3cr.)
DOM 242 - Efficient House Cleaning (2cr.)
DOM 242L - Efficient House Cleaning Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 243 / HEA [INSERT NO] - Hygiene in the Household (3cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Diversity Requirements
An introductory course in one other area of Domestic Engineering:
OR DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.) AND DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 3 or 4 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including:
Internship
All Household Sanitation Majors are required to complete DOM 463 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-49 CREDIT HOURS
Household Sanitation Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 113 - Introduction to Household Sanitation (2cr.)
DOM 113L - Introduction to Household Sanitation Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 213 - Intermediate Household Sanitation (2cr.)
DOM 213L - Intermediate Household Sanitation Laboratory (2cr.)
DOM 313 - Advanced Household Sanitation (2cr.)
DOM 313L - Advanced Household Sanitation Laboratory (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Specialization Area
DOM 241 - Cleaning Toolbox: Brooms, Vacuums and Everything In-Between (3cr.)
DOM 242 - Efficient House Cleaning (2cr.)
DOM 242L - Efficient House Cleaning Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 243 / HEA [INSERT NO] - Hygiene in the Household (3cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Diversity Requirements
An introductory course in one other area of Domestic Engineering:
- DOM 111 - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.) AND DOM 111L - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (1cr.); or
- DOM 112 - Introduction to Food & Nutrition (3cr.); or
- DOM 114 - Introduction to Technology (3cr.)
OR DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.) AND DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 3 or 4 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including:
- One Senior-level course (i.e. DOM 4XX) related to Household Sanitation
- One Practical course in Household Sanitation (selected from: DOM 342 and DOM 342L, DOM 344, DOM 442 and DOM 442L, DOM 444)
Internship
All Household Sanitation Majors are required to complete DOM 463 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-49 CREDIT HOURS
Technology
Established in 2010, this Technology major program is SDE's newest offering. In this day and age, technology is becoming more and more prevalent. As such, it is essential that the Aunties of today are equipped with the knowledge to operate technological devices skilfully. This major program aims to provide a comprehensive and highly-practical education in the usage of technology, including iPads, computers and the Internet.
Technology Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 114 - Introduction to Technology (3cr.)
DOM 214 - Technological Studies (3cr.)
DOM 314 - Further Technological Studies (3cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Specialization Area
DOM 251 - Microsoft Office (3cr.)
DOM 252 - Simple Assembly Required: Assembling Machines & Devices (2cr.)
DOM 252L - Simple Assembly Required: Assembling Machines & Devices Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 253 - Developments in Technology (3cr.)
DOM 254 - The Internet, Part I (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Diversity Requirements
An introductory course in one other area of Domestic Engineering:
OR DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.) AND DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 3 or 4 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including:
Internship
All Technology Majors are required to complete DOM 464 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-49 CREDIT HOURS
Technology Major Requirements
Core Classes
DOM 114 - Introduction to Technology (3cr.)
DOM 214 - Technological Studies (3cr.)
DOM 314 - Further Technological Studies (3cr.)
Total: 9 credit hours
Specialization Area
DOM 251 - Microsoft Office (3cr.)
DOM 252 - Simple Assembly Required: Assembling Machines & Devices (2cr.)
DOM 252L - Simple Assembly Required: Assembling Machines & Devices Laboratory (1cr.)
DOM 253 - Developments in Technology (3cr.)
DOM 254 - The Internet, Part I (3cr.)
Total: 12 credit hours
Diversity Requirements
An introductory course in one other area of Domestic Engineering:
- DOM 111 - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction (2cr.) AND DOM 111L - Introduction to Apparel Reconstruction Laboratory (1cr.); or
- DOM 112 - Introduction to Food & Nutrition (3cr.); or
- DOM 113 - Introduction to Household Sanitation (2cr.) AND DOM 113L - Introduction to Household Sanitation Laboratory (1cr.)
OR DOM 201 - General Domestic Engineering II (2cr.) AND DOM 201L - General Domestic Engineering II Laboratory (2cr.)
Total: 3 or 4 credit hours
Upper Division Electives
A minimum of 9 credit hours (3 classes) of Upper Division electives offered by the SDE, including:
- One Senior-level course (i.e. DOM 4XX) related to Technology
- One Computer Programming course selected from (selected from: DOM 351, DOM 458 and DOM 458L, DOM 459 and DOM 459L)
Internship
All Technology Majors are required to complete DOM 464 (3cr.).
Total: 3 credit hours
MAJOR TOTAL: 48-49 CREDIT HOURS