RDP.BSCYD - BS Child and Youth Development (residential)

Program Code

RDP.BSCYD

Program Title

BS Child and Youth Development

Program Description

The B.S. in Child & Youth Development program prepares 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. It is designed to prepare students to enter child and youth care settings, including day care centers, community-based programs such as the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club, youth corrections programs, children's ministry, and nonprofit early childhood programs such as church preschools. Students take foundational coursework in human development, education, and socio-cultural contexts. Students select an area of specialization-Children's Ministry, Early Childhood (non-licensure), Special Education (non-licensure), or Youth Programs Administration-and complete a 12-credit internship in the area of specialization.

Learning Outcomes

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.