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269 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
YOU 6450
Advanced Adventure Education
In this course students will synthesis and state, from all previous study & experience in the Adventure Education Specialization, a
biblical theology of Christian maturation through the experiential mediums of the outdoors. Based upon this theology the student will
then develop and lead in the field and educational/training system. (3) Prerequisite: YOU4600
YOU 6535
Programming for Youth Ministries
This course will prepare you for the daily “nuts and bolts” of leading an effective ministry to middle school, senior high and college
students. You will examine how to manage program details, plan events, build a ministry team, create budgets, and manage ministry
risks and legal issues. (3)
YOU 6600
Applied Adventure Education
You will explore principles and experience the biblical foundations, contemporary expressions, and soft skills of effective leadership.
You will be trained in character development, problem solving, group relational navigation, conflict/emergency management, non-verbal
assessments, and coping with weaknesses, failure, and limitations. (3)