M.A in International Family studies, 2014-15 at TISS Last Date :: July 25, 2014
For details: http://www.tiss.edu/admissions-2013/m.a.-international-family-studies
The one Year program is a joint initiative of three international universities including TISS who have founded a Global Consortium for International Family Studies (GCIFS). Visit www.internationalfamilystudies.com for more details
Unique Features of the Program:
The program will promote a rich intercultural learning experience through the participation of students from many countries in the courses, and through the opportunity for students to access international courses from their local base.
The program draws expertise from the partner Universities :
Tata Institute for Social Sciences, Mumbai, India
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Students will get the opportunity to learn from the international faculty who are experts in the field of family studies in an invigorating online environment.
This program will introduce students to the field of family studies from a global perspective.
Students will gain an understanding of various theoretical and research approaches to the study of family, specifically, the eco-family systems perspective, the feminist perspective and the strengths perspective. Importantly, students will gain an understanding of the relevance and application of these various perspectives on family in varied cultural and national contexts.
At the end of this course students will have an understanding of the way in which these theoretical perspectives and research on the family informs models of intervention in work with families.
The objectives of the M.A. program in International Family Studies are to provide students with opportunities to:
Explore a global focus on family studies.
Understand multiple theoretical perspectives on the family.
Investigate the linkages between micro and macro analyses of the family.
Enhance and apply their knowledge and skills in practice and policy advocacy in international family studies.
Develop and expand their intercultural competencies in academic, professional and personal contexts.
Apply non-judgemental approaches and critical thinking to specific academic, professional and personal contexts.
Employment or Volunteer Possibilities for graduates of the program:
Non-profit agencies that work with diverse families;
Government agencies/departments involving family and communities needs (internationally or locally)
International Schools/ centres having a Family Studies focus;
Institutes or universities teaching family studies courses with an emphasis on international family studies;
Join research teams studying families and communities anywhere in the world;
United Nations organizations;
International business opportunities with a focus on family needs;
Mission work in other cultures
Refugee and immigration related employment in local or other communities
Consulates/Embassies with outreach projects related to families and communities
Courses offered in the one year online program:
Foundations in Family Studies
Strengths and Challenges of Families Around the World
Families and Cultural Diversity
Families Across the Life Course
Family Centred Practice Approaches
Program Design and Evaluation in Family Studies
International Perspectives in Family Policy
Family Studies Project
Student Intake: 10 (Please refer to the Information Booklet for details regarding Reservation Policy )
Campus and Program Administration: The M.A. International Family Studies Online Program will be offered through an “online” mode. The Secretariat of the program will be located in TISS Mumbai Campus.
Admission Process:
Admission for the program will be through online mode. Please read the eligibility criteria before applying for the program.
Eligibility Criteria for M.A. International Family Studies:
Post Graduate degree in social sciences or social work
Proficient in English language and Computer Skills
Selection Procedure:
Interested candidates who fit the eligibility criteria need to apply online.
For application, you will first need to ‘Register’ online on our application page.
To register you will need to provide your full name, contact details and program applied for.
After registration is successful, you will receive an email on your registered email ID with login details such as UserID and Password.
You can now proceed to complete your application by using UserID and Password provided to you.
To complete your application, you need to provide all the details such as educational background, employment details etc. in the online application form.
You will need to upload your Passport Size Photograph and Signature on the application form.
Your application will be complete only after you have paid the Application Fee. Please see the Information Booklet for more details regarding the fee payment.
Fee payment can be done through Bank Challan, Net Banking or Credit or Debit Card.
Important Dates:
Date of advertising the course : June 3, 2014
Final date of application for candidates : July 25, 2014
Declaration of shortlisted candidates : July 30, 2014
Entrance Test and Interview at TISS, Mumbai : August 16-17, 2014*
Declaration of Result of Entrance Test : August 30, 2014
Final Date For Payment Of Fees : September 9, 2014
Course Commencement : September 15, 2014
* This information is sent by Rakesh Khwairakpam (PhD Scholar School of Social sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences) who can be contacted at khulakpakh(at)gmail(dot)com
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