Qassim University clarifies its position on the Department of Family and Childhood

The Family and Childhood Department is one of the departments of the College of Science and Arts in Ar Rass, which was approved by the Higher Education Council after the college's restructuring by the Higher Education Council, and this was followed by the approval of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Accordingly, Qassim University developed the study plan for this department, and studies began there about three years ago. Eager to secure the future career prospects for the female students in this department, the university administration contacted the Ministry of Civil Service to inquire about job opportunities for graduates of this specialization.

To date, we have not received clarification from the Ministry of Civil Service, but we are in contact with them. Out of our concern for the students' future careers and for the sake of transparency, we have informed the students that the job classification for the Early Childhood Education major is clear to us. As for the Family and Child Studies major, we are still in contact with the Ministry of Civil Service. Since some students are in the middle of their study plan and have not yet graduated, and out of our concern for their future careers, we have devised a solution in case the Family and Child Studies major is not classified (and I repeat, in case it is not classified). This solution is to offer the opportunity, for those who wish among the Family and Child Studies students, to transfer to the Early Childhood Education major in the event of non-classification. There was no obligation for any student. It was merely an emergency solution in case of non-classification.

I would like to clarify that there has now been a significant breakthrough in the specialization issue. This breakthrough is the existence of a specialization similar to the Family and Child specialization, which is already classified by the Ministry. This specialization is called "Family and Child Development." We have submitted a letter to the Ministry of Civil Service requesting that the "Family and Child" specialization be recognized and equated with the "Family and Child Development" specialization, given the similarity in their subject matter. We expect a positive response from the Ministry. The university has also assigned a responsible official to follow up on this matter with the Ministry to expedite the response.

The gathering of some female students from the department that took place today was contained. The students were informed that the university is doing its utmost to finalize the classification issue. For this reason, we postponed the registration of courses for the Family and Childhood department until Wednesday in the hope that the situation will become clearer. I am optimistic and reassured that the classification will be achieved, God willing, and we will not resort to any solution that affects the students' studies.

Regarding the pledge, no pledge was taken from any female student, nor was any female student obligated to sign any pledge. The pledge that was distributed to some female students was an effort in good faith by some university officials and was canceled a week ago.

I confirm that the situation in the department is normal and the course schedules will be available on Wednesday for those who wish to enroll to complete their studies in the Family and Child major. Regarding accreditation, I am confident that the Ministry of Civil Service will cooperate with us in accrediting this major, and communications with the ministry are ongoing. I would like to assure everyone that this matter is receiving the attention of university officials, headed by His Excellency the President, Prof. Dr. Khalid Al-Hammoudi. .