Human Development and Family Studies:
This specialization is characterized by a unique design that combines theoretical study with practical application, providing students with a comprehensive and integrated understanding of human development and family studies.
It focuses specifically on developing counseling, guidance, and mentorship skills, enabling graduates to provide professional support to individuals and families in various stages of their lives, while equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the challenges they face and provide appropriate support.
Furthermore, students in this specialization will focus on developing their communication, critical thinking, and professional ethics skills, in addition to gaining practical experience through training opportunities and networking with community partners.
Graduates of this specialization will be able to pursue a variety of careers in different fields, including: mental health counselor, social worker, school psychologist, family affairs counselor, social services manager, and others. They can also work in guidance and counseling centers, educational institutions, hospitals, health centers, and non-governmental organizations.
Faculty bio:
- Ms.Bushra Al Busaidi
Qualification: Master of Research Methodology in Psychology)
(Master of Psychological Counseling)
Designation: Head of Social Sciences Department
Teaching Experience: 2 Years
Areas of expertise: Research Methodology in Psychology,Psychological Counseling, Mental Health, Social Psychology, Family Studies, curriculum Development and Academic Leadership.
- .Dr. Jinan Issa
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Ph.D. (English Teacher Education TESOL, Universiti Sains Malaysia); Postgraduate Diploma (TESL & Intercultural Communication, Fanshawe College) TESL Canada Level 2; (ACE TESOL Certification, London Language Institute) TESL Canada Level ; Entrepreneurship (LeapIN Business Accelerator Certification, Fanshawe College).
Designation: Associate Professor & Certified TESL Ontario Educator
Teaching Experience: 19+ years
Areas of expertise: English Teacher Education; TESOL; TESL; Total Quality Management; Alignment Transformational Model; Intertextuality; Acculturation of Higher Education; Educational technology
Awards: Gold Medal for the most outstanding Candidate in Education (USM); Sultan Perlis Chancellor’s Award (USM); President’s Honour Award (Fanshawe College); Dean’s Award (Fanshawe College)
Latest Publications:
Issa, J. H. & Al-Dhahli F. (3-5 March, 2025). Cracking the citation code: A fun dive into in-text citation practices among Omani undergraduates with Laweshe’s validity wizardry. Paper to be presented at the 19th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2025) at the Hotel Melia Valencia, Congress Center, Valencia, Spain. (Indexed in Scopus).
Issa, J. H. & Al-Dhahli F. (4-6 March 2024). Developing an Innovative Framework to Explore the Relationship between In-Text Citations and Academic Writing Skills Among Omani University Undergraduates. Paper to be presented at the 18th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2024) at the Hotel Melia Valencia, Congress Center, Valencia, Spain. pp. 1071-1078. ISSN: 2340-1079. doi:10.21125/inted.2024.0343
Issa, J. (2022), “My Academic Path as an International Academic from MENA to Canada: Good, Better, Best. Never Let It Rest”, Nachatar Singh, J.K. (Ed.) Academic Mobility and International Academics (Surviving and Thriving in Academia), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 63-79. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80117-510-420221008