Youth and Family Ministries Major
Important Notes
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
- 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
- A minimum major GPA of 2.50 is required.
- Students must complete an application and an interview for the major, in addition to those required by the University.
- Students must complete a portfolio of work according to program goals which may include such summative assignments as a research paper in the field, an article written for a ministry trade publication, and/or an oral presentation and defense of a ministry model.
Gen Eds Required by Major
- PSY111 Introduction to Psychology (3 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed Social Science Requirement)
- BST110 Intro to the Christian Bible (3 c.h.), THS110 Christian Faith: Understanding and Application (3 c.h.) (fulfill Gen Ed Biblical Studies Requirement)
- BST*** Elective (fulfills Gen Ed Biblical Elective Requirement)
- MIN396 Practicum IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement)
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical/Philosophy/Theology | ||
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation | 1 |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| Biblical Electives | ||
| Select six hours of BST Electives | 6 | |
| Youth Ministries/Adolescent Studies Core | ||
| MIN221 | Adolescent Culture | 3 |
| MIN231 | Youth Min/Adolescent Studies:Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MIN235 | Family Ministries:Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MIN295 | Practicum I/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN296 | Practicum II/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN301 | Leadership/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN311 | Administration and Management in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN395 | Practicum III/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| MIN396 | Practicum IV/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| MIN421 | Contemporary Issues in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN455 | Senior Sem/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN495 | Internship/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| Christian Ministries | ||
| MIN101 | Intro to Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN202 | Personal Development in Ministry | 3 |
| MIN320 | Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| MIN385 | Evangelism/Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSY224 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSY411 | Christian Values/Human Sexuality | 3 |
| Psychology/Sociology Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Interpersonal Relationships | ||
| Trauma and Crisis Intervention | ||
| Counseling Theories | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Total Hours | 73.5 | |
Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Family Ministries (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| PSY111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| MIN101 | Intro to Christian Ministries 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| MIN202 | Personal Development in Ministry 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| MIN235 | Family Ministries:Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MIN295 | Practicum I/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| HIS261 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MIN221 | Adolescent Culture | 3 |
| MIN231 | Youth Min/Adolescent Studies:Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MIN296 | Practicum II/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN320 | Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| BST Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Science w/Lab | 4 | |
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| MIN311 | Administration and Management in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN395 | Practicum III/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| PSY224 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MIN301 | Leadership/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN310 | Ministry and Culture | 3 |
| MIN385 | Evangelism/Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN396 | Practicum IV/Christian Ministries 4 | 2 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 4 | 1 |
| Psychology/Sociology Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MIN495 | Internship/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Upper Division English Elective | 3 | |
| MIN455 | Senior Sem/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| BST Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Psychology/Sociology Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| PSY411 | Christian Values/Human Sexuality | 3 |
| MIN421 | Contemporary Issues in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 118 | |
- 1
-
First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
MIN101 Intro to Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry (3 c.h.) are prerequisites for MIN311 Administration and Management in Christian Ministries (3 c.h.), MIN340 Mentoring/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.), MIN395 Practicum III/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.), MIN396 Practicum IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.), MIN455 Senior Sem/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and MIN495 Internship/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.).
- 3
See major audit
- 4
GEN301 equivalent
Note: Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Family Ministries (2.5-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
This plan is designed for students transferring to Judson with an Associate's degree. Students must earn a combined total of 120 credit hours to graduate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| MIN101 | Intro to Christian Ministries 2 | 3 |
| MIN295 | Practicum I/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| PSY224 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| Psychology/Sociology Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MIN202 | Personal Development in Ministry 2 | 3 |
| MIN221 | Adolescent Culture | 3 |
| MIN231 | Youth Min/Adolescent Studies:Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MIN296 | Practicum II/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN320 | Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| Psychology/Sociology Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| MIN235 | Family Ministries:Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MIN311 | Administration and Management in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN395 | Practicum III/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| BST Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MIN301 | Leadership/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN385 | Evangelism/Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN396 | Practicum IV/Christian Ministries 4 | 2 |
| MIN421 | Contemporary Issues in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 4 | 1 |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| PSY411 | Christian Values/Human Sexuality | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MIN495 | Internship/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BST Elective 3 | 3 | |
| MIN455 | Senior Sem/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| Gen Ed Upper Division English Elective | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Begin Master of Leadership in Ministry | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 83.5 | |
- 1
-
First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
MIN101 Intro to Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry (3 c.h.) are prerequisites for MIN311 Administration and Management in Christian Ministries (3 c.h.), MIN340 Mentoring/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.), MIN395 Practicum III/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.), MIN396 Practicum IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.), MIN455 Senior Sem/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and MIN495 Internship/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.).
- 3
See major audit
- 4
GEN301 equivalent