220 PROGRAM SKILLS (I) Field taught; backpacking, canoeing , cross country skiing, skin diving, outdoor survival, rockclimbing . Theory and practice of skill; purchase and maintenance of equipment; biblical truths illustrated by the activity . Fee: $30.00, (Spring $35.00). 280 DIRECTED STUDY (1-3) Directed study, reading and/or research in the field of RCA. Maximum of three units. 318 AQUATIC PROGRAMMING AND MANAGEMENT (2) To equip each student with theory and practical experience in aquatics programming and management. Prerequisites: Ad vanced Lifesaving, Multimedia First Aid . 340 SKILLS ANALYSIS (I) Analysis of teaching methodologies ; application of first aid and biblical truths to skill area; practical experience and skill develop ment. Fee: $30. 00, (Spring $35. 00). 341 METHODOLOGY OF INTERPERSONAL INSTRUCTION (3) This course is designed to further prepare qualified leaders in various skills needed for effective teaching and interpersonal communication. Application of psychological principles to the educative process; role of the teacher and learner; individual differences; major issues and the teaching and learning process; teaching methodologies; instructional aides; and classroom en vironment. Components of interpersonal communication; initia tives for personal and group development; modes of communica tion; development and maintenance of trust; problem solving in interpersonal conflicts and methods of self-expression. 342 CURRENT LEGISLATION AND STANDARDS IN LEISURE SERVICE AGENCIES (2) Analysis of current legislation and standards related to the deliv ery of leisure services; legislative techniques; legal terms; health and safety practices; CCI Foundations of Excellence program; ACA Standards; OSHA regulations and Health , Education and Welfare guidelines. 350 PRACTICUM: SKILLS IN INSTRUCTION (I) Practical application of teaching methodology related to re creational or wilderness activities. Prerequisite: 341 (may be taken concurrently). 401 ADMINISTRATION OF LEISURE SERVICE AGENCIES (3-5) Administration and administrative patterns of leisure service agencies, supervision and management techniques, basic busi ness practices, personnel management , planning , organizing, staffing, directing and controlling the agency. Philosophy of recreation, leisure and camping, research and evaluation techni ques and terms and definitions related to public, private, com mercial and voluntary recreation agencies. 450 PREFIELD WORK (2) Preparation for field work placement. Resume preparation , job interviews and general preparation for job placement after graduation. Prerequisites: 304 and 307. 460 FIELD WORK (4) Administrative experience demonstrating the student's ability in integrating principles and skills from all areas of study . Field experience under faculty and camp staff supervision and evalua tion. Prerequisite: 450.
has potential for influencing service; (9) develop appropriate relationships with other professional and community groups; ( I0) verbalize and establish a philosophy of recreation and camping on which his / her professional practices can be based incorporating discipleship and leadership concepts ; ( 11) perceive and work within the framework of legal considerations; ( 12) understand and use the " special language·' which is associated with his /her professional responsibilities; ( 13) perform a variety of general technical skills related to office practices. paper work manage ment and media utilization; ( 14) realize his / her identity in rela tion to his / her position in Christ and his / her spiritual gifts and abilities; ( I5) develop his /her gifts and abilities related to Chris tian ministries. Major Requirements: 38 units, of which 24 must be upper division with a skills block requiring a 220, 340 , 350 series in a departmentally approved skill and additional skill classes as fol lows: 220 (3 units). 340 ( I unit). (A student may only transfer two skills classes into this skills block from another school. Further , there is a list of approved skills courses in other departments that may be taken toward this skills requirement .) In addition , the following courses are required: RCA 100. 110, 172, 180 and 24 units upper division including 340 , 341, 342, 350 , 40 I, 450 and 460 and five upper division units from selected other majors by advisement. CE 150 is required as a support course and should be taken during the first year of enrollment at Biola. The recreation and camp administration major prepares people to enter the fields of: recreation administration and programming, camp administration and programming , and camp administration and programming on the mission fields. (See the Christian educa tion department for church related camping or the biology depart ment for outdoor education administration and teaching.) Department minor: 18-20 units including RCA 100 , 172 or 180, 220 , 340, 350, 341 or 40 I , 450 and 460. SPECIAL NOTE Admission Requirements: Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the recreation and camp administra tion major. A student may be admitted to the recreation and camp administration major upon meeting the requirements for uni versity admission and successfully completing , with a "C" or better , Christian Education 150 and RCA 100, one skills class at Biola , completion of departmental application process and an evaluation by the RCA staff. 100 INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND CAMP ADMINISTRATION (4) History , objectives and philosophy of recreation and camping. Overview of the fields and definition of terms and basic concepts related to these two fields. 110 FIRST AID AND CPR (I) Basic Life Support. Red Cross Multimedia First Aid and CPR instruction. Certification given upon completion. 172 CAMP COUNSEUNG (2) The objectives of camping; counselor personality and qualifica tions; the application of counseling techniques to the camping situation ; preparation in various camping activities and special program areas particularly related to counselor-centered camp ing. 180 RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAMMING (2-3) Basic qualifications of the successful leader of recreational groups; aims of a successful program; techniques of organizing and supervising the program. Recommended for youth club lead ers and directors, and playground and camp assistants. (RCA majors are required to take as three units.)
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