RDP.BSCYD - BS Child and Youth Development (residential)
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Program Purpose and Student Learning Objectives
Purpose. The purpose of the B.S. in Child & Youth Development program is to prepare servant leaders of children and youth who demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead a variety of young learners in a diversity of settings.
The Child & Youth Development Major builds on Point University’s mission, values, and Core Curriculum (General Studies and Character Formation) to accomplish the following student learning objectives:
Objective 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the theories that underlie the study of child and adolescent growth and development.
Objective 2: Explain the developmental changes which take place from conception through puberty, examined through various developmental perspectives.
Objective 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the linkages between physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Objective 4: Demonstrate an understanding of how the environment (cultural, community, family, physical, etc.) affects and interacts with an individual’s growth and development.
Objective 5: Utilize the knowledge, skills, attitudes, Christian behaviors, and positive interpersonal relationships associated with a selected specialization within the field of Child and Youth Development (Children’s Ministry, Early Child-hood, Special Education, or Youth Programs Administration).
Recommended Course Sequence
Recommended Course Sequence. A recommended course sequence for full-time on-ground students appears below. Academic advisors will help students adjust the sequence if, for example, they have transferred credits from other universities.
Recommended Course Sequence for B.S. in Child & Youth Development with Children’s Ministry Specialization | |
FIRST YEAR BBS 102 The Drama of Scripture (3) EDU 102 Educational Foundations (3) EFT 101 Effective Thinking (1) ENG 101 Critical Reading & Writing I (3)+ ENG 102 Critical Reading & Writing II (3)+ HIS ___ History core elective (3) MTH 115 Quantitative Reasoning [or higher] (3) NSC _/_L Natural Science course w/Lab (4) PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology (3) SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology (3) General elective (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 32 | SECOND YEAR BBS 202 Jesus: The Focus of Scripture (3) CHS 202 The Family (3) COM 205 Public Speaking (3) EDU 204 Developmental Psychology (3) EDU 300 Educational Psychology (3) [WE] HFA core electives (6) MIN 201 Educational Ministries (3) PHE 201 First Aid & CPR (1) General electives (6) TOTAL CREDITS: 31 |
THIRD YEAR BBS 304 Scripture: Reading & Interpretation (3) BBS ___ Biblical Studies elective (3) CHS 211 Introduction to Counseling (3) COM 305 Media Effects/Children/Adolescents (3) EDU 301 Principles & Methods of Teaching (3) EDU 405 Integration of Technology (3) ESL 442 Culture & Education (3) [WE] MIN 400 Admin & Leadership in Ministry (3) PSY 305 Adolescent Psychology (3) General elective (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FOURTH YEAR CHS 420 Counseling Children I (3) ECI 314 Creative Arts for Children (3) EDU 407 Classroom Management (3) EDU 497 Child & Youth Internship (12) EDU/MIN ___ Education or Ministry elective (3) THE 405 Christ, Culture & Career (3) [WE] TOTAL CREDITS: 27
+Take these courses in consecutive terms |
Recommended Course Sequence for B.S. in Child & Youth Development with Early Childhood [non-licensure] Specialization | |
FIRST YEAR BBS 102 The Drama of Scripture (3) EDU 102 Educational Foundations (3) EFT 101 Effective Thinking (1) ENG 101 Critical Reading & Writing I (3)+ ENG 102 Critical Reading & Writing II (3)+ HIS ___ History core elective (3) MTH 115 Quantitative Reasoning [or higher] (3) NSC _/_L Natural Science course w/Lab (4) PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology (3) SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology (3) General elective (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 32 | SECOND YEAR BBS 202 Jesus: The Focus of Scripture (3) CHS 202 The Family (3) COM 205 Public Speaking (3) EDU 204 Developmental Psychology (3) EDU 300 Educational Psychology (3) [WE] HFA core electives (6) PHE 201 First Aid & CPR (1) General electives (9) TOTAL CREDITS: 31 |
THIRD YEAR BBS 304 Scripture: Reading & Interpretation (3) BBS ___ Biblical Studies elective (3) CHS 211 Introduction to Counseling (3) COM 305 Media Effects/Children/Adolescents (3) ELE 300 Children’s Literature (3) EDU 301 Principles & Methods of Teaching (3) EDU 405 Integration of Technology (3) EDU/ELE ___ Ed or Elementary Ed elective 1 (3) ESL 442 Culture & Education (3) [WE] PSY 305 Adolescent Psychology (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FOURTH YEAR ELE 314 Creative Arts for Early Childhood (3) EDU 401 The Exceptional Child (3) EDU 407 Classroom Management (3) EDU 497 Child & Youth Internship (12) EDU/ELE ___ Ed or Elementary Ed elective 2 (3) THE 405 Christ, Culture & Career (3) [WE] TOTAL CREDITS: 27
+Take these courses in consecutive terms |
Recommended Course Sequence for B.S. in Child & Youth Development with Special Education [non-licensure] Specialization | |
FIRST YEAR BBS 102 The Drama of Scripture (3) EDU 102 Educational Foundations (3) EFT 101 Effective Thinking (1) ENG 101 Critical Reading & Writing I (3)+ ENG 102 Critical Reading & Writing II (3)+ HIS ___ History core elective (3) MTH 115 Quantitative Reasoning [or higher] (3) NSC _/_L Natural Science course w/Lab (4) PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology (3) SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology (3) General elective (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 32 | SECOND YEAR BBS 202 Jesus: The Focus of Scripture (3) CHS 202 The Family (3) COM 205 Public Speaking (3) EDU 204 Developmental Psychology (3) EDU 300 Educational Psychology (3) [WE] PHE 201 First Aid & CPR (1) SPE 210 Contemporary Issues in Special Ed. (3) SPE 220 Characteristics of Mild Disabilities (3) SPE 301 Methods Instruction/Mild Disabilities (3) HFA Core Electives (6) TOTAL CREDITS: 31 |
THIRD YEAR BBS 304 Scripture: Reading & Interpretation (3) BBS ___ Biblical Studies elective (3) CHS 211 Introduction to Counseling (3) COM 305 Media Effects/Children/Adolescents (3) EDU 301 Principles & Methods of Teaching (3) EDU 405 Integration of Technology (3) PSY 305 Adolescent Psychology (3) SPE 340 Characteristics & Methods/Mild Autism (3) General Electives (6) TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FOURTH YEAR EDU 401 The Exceptional Child (3) EDU 407 Classroom Management (3) EDU 497 Child & Youth Internship (12) SPE 350 Inclusion/Mild Disabilities PreK-5 (3) THE 405 Christ, Culture & Career (3) [WE] General Elective (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 27
+Take these courses in consecutive terms |
Recommended Course Sequence for B.S. in Child & Youth Development with Youth Programs Administration Specialization | |
FIRST YEAR BBS 102 The Drama of Scripture (3) EDU 102 Educational Foundations (3) EFT 101 Effective Thinking (1) ENG 101 Critical Reading & Writing I (3)+ ENG 102 Critical Reading & Writing II (3)+ HFA core elective 1 (6) HIS ___ History core elective (3) MTH 115 Quantitative Reasoning [or higher] (3) NSC _/_L Natural Science course w/Lab (4) PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology (3) SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 32 | SECOND YEAR BBS 202 Jesus: The Focus of Scripture (3) BUS 225 Principles of Management (3) BUS 238 Business Communication (3) [WE] CHS 202 The Family (3) COM 205 Public Speaking (3) EDU 204 Developmental Psychology (3) EDU 300 Educational Psychology (3) [WE] HFA core elective 2 (3) PHE 201 First Aid & CPR (1) General electives (6) TOTAL CREDITS: 31 |
THIRD YEAR BBS 304 Scripture: Reading & Interpretation (3) BBS ___ Biblical Studies elective (3) CHS 211 Introduction to Counseling (3) COM 305 Media Effects/Children/Adolescents (3) EDU/SPM ___ Educ or Sports Mgmt elective (3) PSY 305 Adolescent Psychology (3) PSY 421 Sports Psychology (3) YTH 360 Recreational Leadership (3) General elective (6) TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FOURTH YEAR EDU 497 Child & Youth Internship (12) EDU 301 Principles & Methods of Teaching (3) EDU/SPM ___ Educ or Sports Mgmt electives (6) THE 405 Christ, Culture & Career (3) [WE] General elective (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 27
+Take these courses in consecutive terms |
Special Considerations
Mandatory Background Check. Students majoring in Child & Youth Development will be subject to a background check before entering schools for laboratory experiences.