Family Studies Program
In this program, students intensively become familiar with the most important key and practical issues and the principles of this specialized field.
- Each program includes 6 main modules taught over two 6-month semesters.
- Each semester includes 3 specialized modules covering several course titles.
- The total duration of training throughout the year is about 153 hours.
- Each class is held once a week for 1.5 hours.
- Class days: Thursdays, each day includes three 90-minute sessions.
- Each semester includes 17 weeks of instruction.
- Semester 1 Start: September 15
- Semester 1 End: January 15
- Semester 1 Exams: January 20
- Semester 2 Start: February 15
- Semester 2 End: June 15
- Semester 2 Exams: June 20
- Graduation Ceremony: July 10
- This program includes an English-language certificate of completion.
- Graduates of this program are given priority for admission as members of the College’s professional associations or academic clubs.
- Tuition per semester: $300
Our Vision for This Program
What Courses Are Taught in This Program?
All classes are taught by the most distinguished professors specialized in each subject, and sessions are held live online via video.
Semester One
Philosophy of Family Existence
Thursdays: 14:00 - 16:00- Understanding the philosophical foundations of family formation
- Different family systems around the world
- The issue of human reproduction and upbringing
- The relationship between family and society
Semester One
Marriage and Engagement Period
Thursdays: 17:00 - 19:00- Important points before marriage
- The scientific process of spouse selection
- Proper understanding and personality awareness
- Important aspects of the engagement period
Semester One
Couple Relationships
Fridays: 17:00 - 19:00- Methods to strengthen romantic bonds between couples
- Psychology of spousal relationships
- Rights and obligations in marriage
- Managing marital relationships
Semester Two
Family Peripheral Relationships
Thursdays: 14:00 - 16:00- Principles of relationships with in-laws
- Managing challenges in family interactions
- Parent-child relationship principles
- Managing social relationships outside the family
- Impact of modern life on family structures
- Family conflicts and resolutions
Semester Two
Parenting
Thursdays: 17:00 - 19:00- Pregnancy period and its spiritual and health principles
- Understanding stages of child development
- Child psychology
- Principles of child upbringing
- Principles of adolescent education
- Intellectual developments in Islamic thought
- Islamic sects and doctrines
Semester Two
Managing Divorce Crises
Fridays: 17:00 - 19:00- Awareness before making the divorce decision
- Managing the impact of divorce on children
- Psychology during divorce
- Managing post-divorce crises
- Balanced life after divorce
- Rebuilding life again
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