In response to the growing nationwide demand for skilled professionals in family life education, the UA&P School of Education and Human Development (SED) now offers the Certificate Course on Family Life Education.
The course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to support families in meeting their diverse needs. Its content is drawn from both international and local literature on family life education, “content areas” identified by the National Council on Family Relations, input from family life education experts, and the experiences of local groups and organizations helping families.
Over the course of 20 Saturday workshops, participants will gain knowledge, competencies, and values for family life education professionals and practitioners in the Philippine context.
Key Competencies
Skills and Abilities: Communication skills (especially in the vernacular); Creativity; Adaptability to a given audience and situation; Empathy (especially empathic listening); Analytical and Research Skills; Ability to Craft, Deliver (Moderate and Facilitate), and assess training programs and modules; technological literacy; negotiation and persuasion skills; use of appropriate tools to discern family situations; ability to write cases and use the case method; and community leadership.
Values: Love for God; Love for Family; Concern for the dignity and moral integrity of the person; Civic spirit and spirit of service and commitment; Pioneering spirit; Sense of Calling; Reflectiveness; Respect and nonjudgmental attitude toward others; Respect for pluralism and Religious freedom; Openness, Sensitivity, and Inclusiveness; and Care and Concern for the environment (both moral and ecological).
Knowledge: Developmental Psychology (Stages of Human Development); Laws related to Family; Teachings on Family (both its Philosophical and Religious Dimensions); Natural Law; Human Values; Ethical Principles; Filipino Culture (including Local and Regional characteristics); Current Issues and Trends; and the “content areas” identified by the National Council for Family Relation.
Course Modules
- The Human Person, the Family, and Society
- Human Growth, Development and Mental Health
- Human Sexuality, Marital Relationships, and Spousal Communication
- Philippine Culture and Social Institutions
- Values and Ethics in Family Life Education
- Family Law and Public Policy
- Interpersonal Relationships, Family Dynamics, and “People Skills” Development
- Parent Education, Family Counseling, and Mentoring
- Family Finances and Resource Management
- Research and Field Methods and Practices
- Design, Delivery, and Assessment of Family Life Education Programs
- Current Issues and Trends Concerning the Family
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Letter of recommendation from the head of an organization or a reputable individual who can vouch for the applicant’s character
- Interview with a UA&P representative
Fees
- PhP 25,000 (payable in two installments: 50% upon admission and 50% before the 11th meeting)
* Partial scholarships are available, subject to evaluation by the Admissions Committee after individual interviews with applicants
Schedule
Classes are held every Saturday
- 1st run: February 1 to June 21, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- 2nd run: July 12 to November 29, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Learning Mode
- Blended Learning: a mix of in-person and online classes
- In-person classes: UA&P Campus, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
For inquiries, email [email protected].
