There is a high demand and a special need for Muslim Scholars who speak English fluently here in North America. The answer to this demand and special need is to create a program to help those young people who are born or raised here in North America and are interested in achieving their goals in becoming Muslim Scholars. This program is designed to help such students in achieving a degree in Islamic Studies and Jurisdiction while they are living, studying or working here in the U.S. for various reasons they can not afford to go overseas to enroll as full time students in learning the Islamic Studies and Jurisdiction.

·        5-7 years

·        Every summer classes abroad (Howza Iran)

·        Every year at least one class (6-12 Credits) via online or Home Studying

·        Quranic Recitation Class Levels 1,2,3

·        Keys of understanding the holy Quran

·        Basic Sarf (Arabic grammar basics, language of the Quran)

·        Islamic Teachings an overview

·        Basic Fiq (Basic Islamic Jurisdictions)

·        Entry Exam

·        Achieving at least 85% on an Interview

Note:  All classes will be offered in local Islamic Center or via Online/home schooling. The entry exam will be given in four states, Washington D.C. Texas (Houston), Michigan (Detroit) and New York.  Students not residing in these cities will be taken the exams either by coming to these states or an online timed exam will be created. 

·        Muslim male or female at least 18 years of age

·        High School Diploma or GED

·        Mature

·        Self interested

·        Achieving at least 80% on entry exam

·        Two letters of recommendation from teachers or community leaders

·        Criminal & Drug screening background check

·        A one full page typed letter written by the applicant giving reasons for his/her interest in learning the Islamic Jurisdictions.

• Students can study with little conflict with their working conditions
• Apart from low fees, a great deal of money can be saved by not traveling abroad and saving high living costs there
• No cultural or family conflicts by staying in their native country 
• Enjoy a high quality teaching

Students who have registered in the distance learning course, do not need to attend classes. Instead, they are provided with a complete set of lectures on audio-tape or Compact Disk (CD) as well as relevant books and teaching notes. In case these students have any question, they can direct them either to the Local Centers or contact on-line. 

 There are many local examination centers world-wide. Students should sit for their exams in either these centers or at IMS headquarter in New York.

 A minimum number of 10 students is needed in order to secure a new local examination center in each area. A list of examination centers is available.

Students should have good command of Arabic language and be acquainted with general knowledge of Islamic issues. A minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent qualifications is required. Payment of admission and registration fees, a minimum age of 18 and a letter of reference of good conduct are required at the registration. Almost all lectures, tutorials, exams and final year dissertations are conducted in English and/or in Arabic. Postgraduate thesis can be written in either Arabic, English, Persian.

Language:

Almost all lectures, tutorials, exams and final year dissertations are conducted in English and/or Arabic. Therefore, a good command of Arabic language is required. However, we are trying to translate these courses in to English in order to help those who find it difficult. Postgraduate thesis can be written in Arabic, Persian (Farsi) or English.

Course Duration:

All undergraduate level courses are offered in 4 academic years. The duration of the distance learning is 5 to 7 years. Upon successful examination of the final year and provision of a suitable dissertation, students are awarded with a diploma certificate equivalent to BA degree which enables them to continue their postgraduate studies.  

Starting Date:

Our academic year starts in the first week of September and ends at the end of May of the same year. However, there is no fixed starting date for distance learning students. They can virtually start from any date during the year.

Fees:

 Application Fee: There is one off non-refundable fee of $25 payable at the time of submitting your application.

Registration Fees:

 ·   Registration and office costs               $ 125

 ·   Distance Learning       Per Credit        $ 45

 ·   Books and lecturer’s note papers        $ 125

 ·   Full set of audio tapes or CDs             $ 150

If a group of two or more students wish to study together the following fees may apply:

First student pays the full fee and receives the whole package.

Sharing students pay 50% of the fee and share the materials with the first student.

Examination Fee: Students should pay a fee of $50 for sitting for the yearly exams. 

Resit Fee: Those students who have failed in more than 3 subject, have to resit for the entire subjects in the following year and pay a fee of $ 100 only and do not need to pay the registration fee again.

                            There is a one off fee of $ 40 for marking of the final dissertation (in the final year).

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For More Information, Application Form, and/or Reservation,

CALL: (718)651-5888  

Or Write to:

IINY (IMS Office)

55-11 Queens Blvd. Woodside, 11377  USA

Fax: (718) 565-0589

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