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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Topics may vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
All Applied Communications Studies majors must complete the capstone course. This is a senior thesis, project, or portfolio that showcases the student's track option. To prepare for this the student must have 1. have passed English Composition 2. have completed the three Communication Concentration courses 3. be of senior standing. Seniors participate in an in-depth treatment of one specific area of interest through independent (faculty-directed) reading, research, and final thesis, project, or portfolio. This course will help seniors integrate their applied communication major with their future careers. One avenue of focus may be on traditional research, preparing students for graduate school.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Designed for students who want to apply, integrate, and explore their educational experience as an intern in a public or private organization. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 total credits Prerequisite: Completion of 20 units in Applied Communications.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Individual study for qualified students in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 4 units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Offers opportunity to study, research, analyze, and integrate a subject of personal interest. Readings and projects determined by the student under the supervision of the instructor. Students who meet eligibility requirements must submit an independent study proposal for approval by the instructor and the academic dean before registering.
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4.00 Credits
Explores the biblical and theological foundations for ministry with children, youth, and families. Also includes a study of family systems, exploration of current research among children and adolescents, and a survey of the cultural, sociological, and global forces impacting work among children, youth, and families today.
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2.00 Credits
Analyzes a variety of programming models that have been constructed for children, youth, and families in churches, agencies, and parachurch organizations and how models benefit program planning. Includes a review of the history of Christian education and youth ministry. Students will have the opportunity to create their own setting-specific models using cultural and contextual considerations. Prerequisite: CYFS 210 Foundations for Children, Youth & Family Studies.
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4.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to the primary historical and emerging theories of human lifespan development. Explores specific aspects of biological, cognitive, psychological, social, and spiritual development in the following life stages: infancy and early childhood, elementary-aged children, and adolescence. Includes observation of age-specific populations, discussion of developmentally-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, and theories of learning styles and multiple intelligences. Prerequisite: SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology. May also be taken as PSYC 320.
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4.00 Credits
Continues the study of human lifespan development begun in CYFS 320, exploring specific aspects of biological, cognitive, psychological, social, and spiritual development in the following life stages: young adult, middle adult, and older adult. Includes observation of age-specific populations, discussion of developmentally-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, and approaches to cross-generational programming. A capstone project will demonstrate the student's year-long mastery of human development and learning. Prerequisite: CYFS 320 Human Development & Learning I. May also be taken as PSYC 321.
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4.00 Credits
Presents the primary dynamics of the non-professional counseling relationship, current theories, and basic practices and techniques useful in counseling settings. Explores relevant counseling issues in the lives of children, youth, and families, such as depression, child abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, death and dying, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. Prerequisite: CYFS 320 Human Development & Learning I.
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