2020-2021 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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YOU 2410 - First Aid and CPR Certification
Credits: 1
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.
Undergraduate
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YOU 2411 - Rock Climbing Skills
Credits: 1
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.
Undergraduate
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YOU 2413 - Fundamentals of Adventure Education
Credits: 3
In this field-oriented course, you will focus on developing fundamental knowledge and entry-level skills in kayaking, paddle boarding, rock climbing and backpacking. Through philosophical, theological, and experiential learning opportunities you will learn to utilize these outdoor activities to facilitate spiritual formation in others. (3)
Undergraduate
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YOU 3410 - Evangelizing & Discipling Youth
Credits: 3
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.
Undergraduate
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YOU 3435 - Wilderness First Responder
Credits: 3
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. (Offered in cooperation with Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries [SROM], which is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.)
Undergraduate
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YOU 3450 - Camp and Retreat Management
Credits: 3
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.
Undergraduate
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YOU 3888 - Mobilizing Youth for Missions
Credits: 3
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.
Undergraduate
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YOU 3950 - Faculty Directed Study inYouth Minstry–
Credits: 3
This independent study option is available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Undergraduate
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YOU 4310 - 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. (3)
Undergraduate
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YOU 4440 - Organization Administration-Adventure Education
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 record keeping.
Undergraduate
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YOU 4450 - Advanced Adventure Education
Credits: 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): YOU 4600
Undergraduate
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YOU 4600 - Applied Adventure Education
Credits: 3
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.
Undergraduate
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YOU 4630 - Wilderness Leadership Training
Credits: 6
The Wilderness Leadership Course is an expedition in learning and application involving a 40-day and 40-night wilderness experiential learning trip. Students 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 wih the Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries (SROM), which is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.
Undergraduate
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YOU 4930 - Youth Ministry Internship
Credits: 3
This internship provides you with a supervised, preliminary training experience in a local church or parachurch setting. You will receive hands-on experience as a way of discovering or honing your ministry skills and encountering the reality of vocational work away from a university setting. This requirement is normally met during the summer, but can be completed during the fall or spring semester if you are not registered as a full-time student.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 90 semester hours of academic credit (usually completed following junior year).
Undergraduate
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YOU 4940 - Wilderness Leadership Internship
Credits: 3
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. (Offered in cooperation with Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries [SROM], which is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.)
Undergraduate
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YOU 5025 - New Paradigms-Youth, Family, Culture
Credits: 3
In this course you will explore the ways in which different paradigms of ministry affect youth, families and culture. What does it mean to be family-based in youth ministry? What is the role of the family in the church? How does Christianity affect culture? What is the role of the church today and in the future? How does culture play a part in the shaping process? What will youth ministry look like in the future? What implications for the future arise from the phenomenon of the “emerging church”?
Graduate
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YOU 5315 - Group Processing & Facilitation
Credits: 3
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.
Graduate
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YOU 5410 - Evangelizing/ Discipling Youth
Credits: 3
This course will equip you with the principles and practices you need to disciple a young person to know God and make Him known. It will give you a specific look at adolescent Christian life and how it relates to growing mature leaders in youth organizations. You will review various models, strategies, and programs that target teens and collegians in a ministry of disciple-making.
Graduate
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YOU 5435 - Wilderness First Responder
Credits: 3
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. (Offered in cooperation with Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries [SROM], which is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.)
Graduate
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YOU 5710 - Counseling Youth & Families
Credits: 3
This course will prepare you to meet the counseling needs of adolescents. You will address such areas as parent-teen relationships, anxiety, anger, suicide, and substance abuse. The course will give you a framework for utilizing a family systems model and will offer practical techniques and principles of counseling.
Graduate
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YOU 5750 - Camp & Retreat Management
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to the basics of camp and retreat management. Topics will include staff hiring and training, facilities management, programming, food service, marketing, working with a board of directors, risk management, and accreditation.
Graduate
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YOU 5888 - Mobilizing Youth Mission Trip
Credits: 3
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.
Graduate
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YOU 6310 - Strategies for Effective Youth & Family Ministry
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore a variety of models and strategies for leading effective ministry to youth and their families in a post-Christian world. You will learn about issues effecting youth and will develop and lead a workshop that equips others to navigate today’s youth culture.
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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