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YOU 3310
Group Processing and Facilitation
In this course you will study the broad, theoretical, and experiential background in group process. You will also develop skills in client
assessment, program design, facilitation strategies and group dynamics utilizing Christian worldview principles. (3)
YOU 3410
Evang lizi g and Discipling Youth
This course equips you in the principles and practice of discipling a young person to know God and make Him known. It provides a specific
look at adolescent Christian life as it pertains to the facilitation of maturing leaders in youth organizations. You will review various
models, strategies, and programs that target teens and collegians in a ministry of disciple-making. (3)
YOU 3435
Wilderness Fir t Responder
You will study and be exposed to the methods, procedures, and tools needed to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote
locations. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies, and scenarios designed to challenge your decision-
making abilities. Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn WFR, Anaphylaxis, and BLS-level CPR certifications. (3)
Offered
in cooperation with Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries [SROM], which is accredited by the Association for Exp riential Educ tion.
YOU 3450
Camp and Retreat Management
In this course you will explore principles and experiences of the biblical foundations, contemporary expressions and soft skills of effective
leadership. You will focus on training in character development, problem solving, group relational navigation, conflict/emergency
management, non-verbal assessments, and coping with weaknesses, failure, and limitations. (3)
YOU 3710
Counseling Youth and Families
In this course you will begin to prepare yourself as a youth worker to meet the counseling needs of adolescents, specifically in the areas of
parent-teen relationships, anxiety, anger, suicide, substance abuse and other pertinent adolescent problems. You will discover a
framework for utilizing a family systems model, using practical techniques and principles of counseling. (3)
YOU 3888
Mobilizing Youth for Missions Study Tour
You will study the principles and strategies in designing and leading a short-term overseas trip. Emphasis will be placed on personal
spiritual preparation and cultural sensitivity in spreading the gospel. This course is offered in a missions-trip format. (3)
YOU 3889
Study of African Mission and Youth
A six-week term in Africa provides you with a unique cross-cultural experience that combines classroom time and practical application via
missional service, ministry observation, cultural field trips, and interaction with African youth and ministry leaders. This course will
engage you in a synoptic study of the Gospels to unearth the disciple-making process of Jesus Christ and explore the application of that
process to youth ministry in Africa today. (3)
Offered in cooperation with J-Life Africa
YOU 3910
Youth Ministry Practicum
The practicum is designed to expose you to a particular youth ministry to learn as much as possible about that ministry, its purpose,
setting, scope, type, and training requirements of personnel and your interest, passion, and readiness for such ministry. You may be
involved in observation, in entry-level tasks, or in some skilled tasks, or a combination of these. (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of 30
semester h urs of academic credit.
YOU 3931
Ministry Experience
This supervised experience will give you an opportunity for preliminary training in a local church or para-church setting in the Columbia
area. You must complete a minimum of 50 on-site hours. May be repeated 4 times. (1)
Prerequisite: completion of 30 semester hours.
YOU 3950
Faculty Directed Study in Youth Ministry
This independent study option is available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic
advisor. (1-6)
YOU 4310
Strategy for Youth Ministry
In this course you will examine various targets, tactics and principles for effective youth ministry, including understanding the dynamics
of leadership development, recognizing stages of leadership, discovering one’s style of leadership, and crafting a ministry mission
statement. You will minister to youth and evaluate ministries throughout the semester. (3)
YOU 4440
Org/Administration – Adventure Education
You will study principles and theories of organization and administration used in adventure education leadership. Special attention will
be given to such administrative procedures as personnel and faculty management, developing and maintaining a budget, public relations,
conflict management, risk management, and complete applications of record keeping. (3)
YOU 4535
Programming for Youth Ministry
This course will prepare you for the daily “nuts and bolts” ministry to junior high, senior high, and college students. You will examine the
organization of your ministry, your personal life and schedule, how to build a team ministry, and how to organize and lead retreats and
camp experiences. (3)
YOU 4600
Applied Adventure Education
In this course you will explore principles and experience the biblical foundations, contemporary expressions, and soft skills of effective
leadership. The course features training in character development, problem solving, group relational navigation, conflict-emergency
management, non-verbal assessments, and coping with weaknesses, failure, and limitations. (3)
Prerequi ite: YOU 4440
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