The mission of the Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics is to provide and advance wholistic quality Christian education which develops men and women to be earnest seekers of truth and equip them with appropriate theoretical, technical, practical and scientific knowledge and skills for service to God and humanity.
Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textile Design In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements of an overall grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent, students seeking admission into Hotel Management and Fashion and Textile Design shall meet the following requirements:
1. The candidate should also have a KCSE grade (or its equivalent) of C+ or better in any two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Home Science, Business, Agriculture, Mathematics, Computer Science and Geography.
2. Someone who has finished a diploma in related areas from a reputable institution can be admitted into the program.
At the end of the degree program in Fashion and Textile Design, the student should be able to:
1. Explain the historical and philosophical foundations of clothing industry, design and merchandising in meeting human needs.
2. Demonstrate technical skills including quilting, weaving, crocheting, tailoring, apparel construction and fashion craft in designing costume and clothing for human consumption.
3. Illustrate fashion designs, forecasting, apparel sizing and fitting for social, spiritual, ceremonial and traditional functions.
4. Display the interior and upholstery designs in planning and organizing a place of meeting for private and public functions.
The Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics envisions being a center of excellence in higher education and research producing world class nutritionists/dieticians, nutrition/ dietician technologists, nutrition/dietician technicians, fashion and textile designers and hotel managers equipped with moral values towards global competitiveness