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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