2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVE]
Course Descriptions
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Not offered for degree credit |
| 1000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate freshmen, these are basic introductory courses with no prerequisites except as designated. |
| 2000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate sophomores, these courses may require prerequisites or, if basic courses, may be taken after a year of college study. |
| 3000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate juniors, these courses anticipate the completion of lower-division studies and some have specific prerequisites. |
| 4000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate seniors, these are usually advanced courses for students completing undergraduate studies. Most 4000-level courses have prerequisites or anticipate the background of three years of college study. |
| 5000 |
Considered introductory in graduate-level programs and may include some of the information covered in a similarly-titled undergraduate course; also open to undergraduate seniors and undergraduate juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA |
| 6000 |
Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements; also open to undergraduate seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA |
| 7000 |
Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements |
| 9000 |
Doctoral-level courses open only to students accepted into a CIU doctoral degree program |
Note: Courses numbered XXX 3950, 6950, or 9950 indicate faculty directed studies. In these studies a student participates in a seminar or pursues research in an area of special interest under the direct supervision of a faculty member in that area.
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Youth |
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YOU 6310 - Strategies for EffectiveYouth & Family Ministry
Credits: 3
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.
Graduate
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YOU 6436 - Wilderness Ministry Professional
Credits: 3
You will study the skills necessary for professional leaders in an intensive summer wilderness setting. You will also be focused on the themes of personal intimacy with Jesus, connecting in unity and oneness with your community, and developing and clarifying a personal philosophy of wilderness ministry. This course is specifically designed to train you to lead and instruct backpacking and rock climbing from a Christ-centered worldview. (Offered in cooperation with Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries [SROM],which is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.)
Graduate
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YOU 6440 - Organization and Administration of Adv. Ed.
Credits: 3
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 records keeping.
Graduate
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YOU 6450 - Advanced Adventure Education
Credits: 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): YOU 4600
Graduate
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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 dev
Graduate
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Sociology |
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SOC 1010 - College Study Skills
Credits: 3
This course empowers adult learners to make the transition back into education within a college environment. It provides a good launching pad for your work as you will be introduced to communication, self-motivation, and critical thinking skills necessary for academic success. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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SOC 1112 - CIU 101
Credits: 2
This course is designed to introduce CIU, its ethos, and core values, to both first-year students and students in their first semester at CIU. The ethos of CIU is two-fold: One part is about who you are becoming in Christ, and one part is about how God wants to use you to reach the whole world. The process of the student’s spiritual formation, their developing walk with God, is explored through the students’ Rhythm of Life. Students are also invited into a multiple year journey of spiritual formation in a community with goals of maturity, transparency, worship, and service. The goal of this course is to maximize the student’s potential to earnestly pursue spiritual formation during their educational career here at CIU, and to build a foundation for continued spiritual formation in life and ministry.
Undergraduate
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SOC 2010 - Cultural Diversity
Credits: 3
This course is an exploration of cultural diversity and multiculturalism within the framework of a biblical worldview. This course provides you with a process to understand and relate to people of various cultures. It also provides ongoing preparation for effective interaction with all kinds of people in our culturally diverse world. Growth in these skills will equip you with what you need to build trust across cultural differences. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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SOC 2310 - History, Psychology, and Sociology of Sport
Credits: 3
This course presents an overview of how sport and physical activity commenced within the American culture, how it has evolved over the years and what can be expected in future. This course also presents an introduction to basic issues and current research in the psychology and sociology of American sport, physical activity, rehabilitation and leisure. Specific emphasis is placed on the social and psychological factors affecting an individual’s performance in motor activities.
Undergraduate
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SOC 3520 - Social Studies in BibleCurriculum
Credits: 3
This is a study of the philosophical, historical, and sociological courses traditionally taught within the Bible department of a secondary school. You will examine the content of three high school courses: Worldviews, Church History, and Family Life, and create a paradigm for the development and presentation of social studies courses within the Bible curriculum. You will also focus on teaching strategies and accurate instructional assessment, and will partner with public and private school Bible teachers, for reference and resource, to develop a high school social studies course.
Undergraduate
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SOC 3740 - Marriage and Family
Credits: 3
This course is a study of the societal patterns of marriage and family life. Biblically and sociologically, you will address issues of courtship, choice of a mate, engagement, the marital adjustment, parenting, divorce, and the development of problem-solving skills. You will use personal application and training from the course to develop the skills to communicate more effectively to others about marriage/family issues.
Undergraduate
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SOC 3950 - Faculty Directed Study: Social Studies
Credits: 1
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Undergraduate
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SOC 6950 - FDS: Social Science
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
Graduate
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