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      Psychology and Counseling  
     
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    Hours 2
    Code AAOP104-E  
    Instructor Sr. Sarah Sultan  
    Email ssultan@mishkahuniversity.com  
    Academy Adviser Email support@mishkahu.com  
    The Author  
    Requirements N/A  
    Price $ 100  
    Broadcast recorded * & Discussions ***  
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    Course Description

    Course Description: This introductory course will provide students with a brief overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology from an Islamic perspective and how it applies to Muslims. The course will be divided into three main themes: Psychology as it applies to “The Individual,” “The Family,” and “The Community.” Topics that will be integrated within these three overriding themes will include cognition, emotions, personality, motivation, human development, biological and environmental bases of behavior, parenting, the role of the brain, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, motivation and a brief overview of counseling techniques. Emphasis will also be placed on the application of psychology to diverse human endeavors, special considerations when working with the Muslim community, stigmas associated with mental illness and therapy, special populations within the Muslim community, and the benefits of religiosity and spirituality on mental health.

    Course Objectives: The overriding course goals are to address misconceptions regarding the field of psychology and therapy, to alleviate the stigma associated with mental illness, and to provide access to the way psychological knowledge is gathered and applied. Toward this goal, our objectives are that each student will:

    • Discover the personal relevance of course material, including an understanding of an integrated theory of psychology from an Islamic perspective, the role of psychology in our lives and the lives of others, and an appreciation of the practical value of this subject matter.
    • Become familiar with current scientific theory and research in the major topic areas of psychology.
    • Understand human psychology based upon the Qur’aan, Sunnah, and contemporary psychological research.
    • Develop skills necessary to evaluate and think critically about information concerning psychological phenomena obtained from research, the general public, and the media.
    • Gain an understanding of basic therapeutic theories and techniques as they relate to our interactions within our families and communities and how they can be seen through examples in the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

    Course Format: Classes will be conducted in two ways- 12 sessions will be prerecorded lectures, while the other 12 sessions will be live.  During live sessions, we will primarily rely on class discussion and case studies to amplify and enrich information from the required text and related readings.Students are expected to have read material, listened to the prerecorded lecture, read through the powerpoint presentation, and to have written a one-page critique or reaction to the assigned reading prior to each live session.