The Department of Home Economics existed when the institution first offered Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Homemaking (BSAH) in 1959. This was later changed to Bachelor of Science in Home Technology (BSHT). In 1984, DHT was renamed, Department of Home Economics (DHE) under the College of Teacher Education (CTE).

With Resolution No. 206, s. 1988 of the Benguet State University Board of Regents, the College of Home Economics and Technology (CHET) was created, separating it from the College of Teacher Education. The Department of Home Economics remained as one of the Departments of the College headed by a Chairman. In 1989, a certificate course in Home Management Arts was offered under the Department of Home Economics.

In March 19, 1988, Board Resolution No. 818, s. 1998 was approved, renaming the BSHE major in Education to BSHE, major in Technology and Home Economics (THE), or BSHE, major in Home Economics and Livelihood Education (HELE).

In December 13, 2000, by virtue of Board Resolution No. 997, s. 2000, the offering of the ladderized Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Technology was approved.

In June, 2008, the BSHE curriculum was revitalized, making it a straight Home Economics education program, through the virtue of Board Resolution No. 1701, s. 2008.

 As per approval of BOR Resolution No., 2192, s. 2013, the revised BSHE curriculum was implemented.

Course Offering
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics (BSHE)
Master of Arts in Home Economics (MAHE)
Master of Arts in Technology & Home Economics (MATHE)

Program Objectives
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics:
1. Produce home economics professionals who are globally competitive in teaching, research, extension services, food trades, garment trades, handicrafts, institutional homes and personal care services.
2. Prepare the students to become active and productive members of the workforce, families and the community.

Master of Arts in Home Economics:
1. Upgrade the competencies of home economics professional teachers along research; extension services; food trades; garment trades; and handicrafts.
2. Strengthen citizenship and productivity as members of the society and communities of practice.

Master of Arts in Technology and Home Economics:
1. Upgrade the competencies of technology and home economics professional teachers along research; extension services; home economics; agricultural arts; industrial arts; information and communication technology and entrepreneurship. 
2. Strengthen citizenship and productivity as members of the society and communities of practice.

Admission Requirements
BSHE
▬ High school graduate with good scholastic standing (HS average of at least 85% with no grade lower than 85% in Science, English and TLE)
▬ Passed the BSU Admission Test (Rating not lower than 90%)
▬ Original BPS Form 138 marked “eligible” and has not been cancelled by other institutions
▬ 2 copies 2x2 ID picture
▬ Certificate of good moral character

MAHE & MATHE
If BSU is the school last attended:
    ▬ Photocopy and original copy of OTR
    ▬ Photocopy and original copy of NSO marriage certificate (if married)

Transferees/ Shifters:
     ▬ Certificate of Transfer Credentials or OTR that has remarks “ISSUED FOR BSU”
     ▬ Foreign students must write or see the Office of the University Registrar on requirements for admission.