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293 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2018-2019│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture
YOU 2410
First Aid and CPR Certification
In this course you will focus on primary care through a combination of knowledge development, skill development, and realistic scenario
practice to make sure you have the confidence to provide care when emergency situations arise. An additional activity fee is charged
for course materials and certification fee. (1)
YOU 2411
Rock Climbing Skills
This course is designed to introduce you to technical rock climbing and to provide you with the skills and knowledge to safely participate,
teach, and supervise this recreational activity. You will be exposed to bouldering and top-rope climbing. Topics will include personal
preparedness, equipment selection, knot tying, top-rope anchors, low impact practices, and safety. An additional activity fee is charged
for equipment use and climbing fees. (1)
YOU 3410
Evangelizing 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 First 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 Experiential Education.
YOU 3450
Camp and Retreat Management
This course covers the basics of camp and retreat management. Topics include: staff hiring and training, facilities management,
programming, food service, marketing, working with a board of directors, risk management and accreditation. (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
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 4310
Strategies for Effective Youth and Family Ministry
You will explore a variety of models and strategies, past/present, for leading effective ministry to youth and their families. You will
examine the challenges and opportunities of doing ministry in a post-Christian world.
YOU 4440
Organization and Administration of 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 4450
Advanced Adventure Education
In this course you will synthesis and state, from all previous study and experience in the Adventure Education Specialization, a biblical
theology of Christian maturation through the experiential mediums of the outdoors. Based upon this theology you will develop and lead
in the field and educational/training system. (3) Prerequisite: YOU4600
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. 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)
Prerequisite: YOU 4440
YOU 4630
Wilderness Leadership Training
The Wilderness Leadership Course is an expedition in learning and application involving a 40-day and 40-night wilderness experiential
learning trip. You will travel on foot a total of 160 miles, participating in rock climbing, backpacking and mountaineering, as well as
develop a greater relationship with Jesus Christ, leadership ability, and leadership outdoor skills to accompany the experiential
curriculum. The classroom is the backcountry of Wyoming, including Vedauwoo rock formations, the Snowy Range, and the Wind River
Wilderness.
This course is offered in cooperation with the Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries (SROM) which is accredited by the Association
for Experiential Education.
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YOU 4940
Wilderness Leadership Internship
You will study all aspects of leading an extended wilderness program over a summer-long internship in Wyoming. You will take a
ministerial role in serving the students and other instructors for the remaining part of the summer under the watchful eyes of wilderness
professionals. In order to participate in the internship, you must first complete the 40/40 expedition. (3)
Offered in cooperation with
Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries [SROM], which is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.