Program Outline Caregiving & Counselling Year One

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1 Brief Program Description Career Opportunities Admission Requirements The diploma in Caregiving & Counselling (Years & Two) is designed to equip students with a foundation for understanding the needs, issues and problems facing people in today s society, and how supportive helping skills can be used to serve those in need. Graduates will learn how to apply biblical principles to life situations as well as assist in programs in the local church and community organizations. In some contexts, graduates may use this diploma (Years & Two) to meet educational requirements for participation in missions or compassionate ministry organizations, or as a post-degree diploma to be added to a bachelors degree. Graduates can use this diploma as the first two years towards a degree in Caregiving & Counselling, or other human services program. Admissions Policy: Canadian/US Applicants Must be at least 17 years of age. Must be a Christian and willing to grow in discipleship. Must hold a high school diploma with a minimum average of 60% in the grade 12 year. Must have final grade of 65% in English 12 or provincial/state equivalent. Students who scored less than 65% in English 12, or have only completed Communications 12, or have a GPA less than 2.0 on their most recent transcript will be required to take an introductory Writing for College course and may be restricted to 12 credit hours per semester. Conditional admission may be granted if: The applicant is waiting for final transcripts; The applicant has less than a 60% average in their grade 12 year; The applicant was on a modified program (including those who did not take English 12); The applicant has not completed high school (must be a minimum of 21 years of age and have been out of school for at least one year). These applications for admission will be considered on an individual basis. International Applicants

2 Must be at least 18 years of age; Must be a Christian and willing to grow in discipleship; Must hold a high school diploma with a minimum average of 60% in the grade 12 year; Must have proof of English Competency. A foreign student, whose first language is not English, must have a minimum score of 550 for the paper based TOEFL or 213 for the computer based TOEFL or an IELTS score of 6.5 International Students may be required to take an introductory Writing for College course and may be restricted to 12 credit hours per semester. Conditional admission may be granted if: The applicant is waiting for final transcripts; The applicant has less than a 60% average in their grade 12 year; The applicant was on a modified program (including those who did not take English 12); The applicant has not completed high school (must be a minimum of 21 years of age and have been out of school for at least one year). These applications for admission will be considered on an individual basis. Additional Requirements Transfer Students Only courses completed with a minimum mark of 65% will be considered for transfer to Columbia. Courses from a non-accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis. Transfer students must have no unsettled obligations or grievances in previous institution(s). Home School Students Columbia welcomes graduates of home-based schools and other unaccredited and/or non-traditional secondary education programs. Each candidate who is unable to present provincially/state-examined matriculation subjects is evaluated personally in order to gauge their readiness for college-level studies. Applicants should consider providing SAT or ACT scores or GED marks as well as an educational background chart to serve as a transcript.

3 US Students Student visa forms will be sent out upon acceptance to Columbia. Student visas are acquired at the time of border crossing. A letter of registration from Columbia and a financial statement indicate sufficient funds for (that you can afford your schooling) along with a $125 student authorization fee. Required Textbooks BI112 Old Testament Survey The IVP Bible Background Commentary by John Walton, Victor Mathews and Mark Chavalas BI121 New Testament Survey Encountering the New Testament by Walter Elwell and Robert Yarbrough CM101 The Church & Mission Adventures in Churchland by Dan Kimbal; The Mission of God s People by Christopher J. H. Wright. GS152 Effective Relationships Relationships by Les & Leslie Parrott GS153 Marriage & Family A Model for Marriage by Jack & Judith Balswick; The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller TH132 Intro to Christian Theology Created for Community by Stanley Grenz TH133 Spiritual Formation Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster GS193 Intro to Psychology 1- Psychology by D. G. Meyers GS194 Intro to Psychology 2- Psychology by D. G. Meyers of: GS236 Contemporary Religious Movements New Religions Movements: A Documentary Reader by Derek Daschke and Michael Ashcroft; A Guide to New Religions Movements by Ronald Enroth GS238 World Religions Religions of the World by Lewis Hopfe & Mark Woodward GS242 Intro to Church History - Story of Christianity: Volume 1, by Justo Gonzalez; Story of Christianity Volume 2, by Justo Gonzalez GS245 History of Western Civilization - A History of Western Society, Volume 1 by J. Mckay, B. Hill, J. Buckler Textbooks for electives vary according to which courses a student chooses. Equipment required for this Program Other Materials Not Applicable Not Applicable

4 Program Duration 8 months, 31 credit hours. Homework Hours Delivery Methods Approximately hours of homework. Indicate how the program is delivered. X On-site delivery. Distance delivery. Combined delivery (on-site and distance.) Instructional Methods Method of Delivery (reflect all methods used) Classroom (Instructor Led) Computer Based Training Distance Education Supervised Practicum Work Experience Contact Hours Approximately 390 hours spent in the classroom. Approximately 47 hours Learning Objectives/Outcomes Upon completion of this program the successful student will show: *familiarity and personal experience with spiritual disciplines in strengthening Christian commitment. *commitment to the importance of character transformation in the life of the believer. *ability to utilize scripture as a primary resource towards character transformation. *the ability to develop healthy interpersonal relationships *awareness of personal and relational boundary issues both personal and interpersonal *abilities to deal with conflict in a healthy way * awareness and concern for God s holistic mission for the world * an ability to articulate their faith journey in relation to the Gospel message. *a willingness to actively engage with their community in a manner consistent with God s holistic mission in the world. * awareness and concern for the centrality of the church in God s holistic mission * active participation/membership in a local church * minister positively in the program and mission of the local church * awareness of the processes behind the formation and canonization

5 of Scripture * awareness of the socio-political contexts reflected in the ANE and Greco-Roman worlds from which the Scriptures arose. * understanding of the geographical and archaeological contexts of the biblical world. * understanding of the basic narrative line and key themes of each biblical book. * understanding of different methods of biblical interpretation * competence in applying hermeneutical principles to differing biblical genres * aptitude in hermeneutical approaches which allow for the continued authority of the biblical text for theology and ethics *competence in applying the biblical message to the contemporary situation *an awareness of the basics of Christian theology across theological streams * understanding of the theological contribution of each biblical book to biblical theology *familiarity with the central biblical theological themes. *awareness of the key theological connections between books in both Testaments. *competence in applying biblical theology to the contemporary situation. * understanding of the historical and theological origins of the Anabaptist movement * awareness of the theological and ethical distinctives that have characterized the Anabaptist movement. * understanding of Anabaptist hermeneutical methods. *the ability to research and evaluate sources. *respectful attitudes towards those of differing viewpoints. *ability in reasoning and logic as related to contemporary ethical issues *awareness of method and content relating to one or more subjects in the humanities and social sciences *an awareness of various genres of written and oral communication * the ability to communicate in written and oral form appropriate for the purpose and audience Student Progress/ Assessment Methods Exams, Essays, Book Reports, Group Projects Students must achieve a final grade of at least 50% in order to pass each course.

6 Attendance Expectations 8. Class Attendance Columbia Bible College is committed to effective learning and good stewardship. We believe class participation is an important element of good learning. College education is a costly venture and is supported from various sources, including numerous donors. Consequently, the College calls for a baseline attendance in classes. At the same time, consideration and compassion are extended in specific situations, recognizing that those will impact class attendance. The following set of principles will guide our efforts to encourage student participation and success in most classes. a) Baseline attendance in a course is 85% of classes: We expect that students should attend at least 85% of the classes in a course. Consequently, students can have up to 5 hours of unexcused absences in a 3-credit-hour class, 3 in a 2-credit-hour class, or 2 in a 1-credit-hour class. All unexcused absences do impact grades. Each faculty member determines the deduction in grades per absence, but it will likely be in the range of 1-2% per absence. The consequences of exceeding the maximum allowed excused absences are as follows: The final letter grade in the class is reduced by one category for every unexcused absence above the 15%. E.g. If final grade for student was B- and they had 7 unexcused absences in total, their adjusted final grade would be a C (loss of 2 steps on the scale). b) Excused Absences: Students may apply for excused absences under following conditions: i) Illness or accident may qualify a student up to 2 excused absences in a 3-unit course, 1 in a course of fewer units. In order to apply for an excused absence, the student should: telephone the instructor the day of the absence; ii) For ministry team service date or sports team game students could have a combined total of 3 in a course. In case of ministry or sports team commitment, the Athletics Director or Ministry Team Leader would send a memo to faculty indicating students involved a minimum of 48 hours prior to the trip. There is no paperwork required of the student in this case. iii) In case of a required class field trip, the trip would require the faculty getting pre-approval from Academic Dean prior to trip and sending a memo to faculty a minimum of 48 hours prior to the trip indicating which students are involved. There is no paperwork required of the student in this case. Dress Expectations (if Not Applicable

7 applicable) Graduation Requirements GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students desiring to graduate from Columbia Bible College must meet the following requirements: Successful completion of the course work specified for the chosen major as listed in the academic catalogue at the time of the student's entry with a minimum total of 126 credit hours for the Bachelor of Arts, 62 credit hours for the Diploma, and 30 credit hours for the Certificate. Give evidence of Christian character and a deep commitment to the Church of Jesus Christ. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Show growing evidence of meeting the objectives of the college. Settle all financial obligations to the college. Students desiring to graduate with a diploma from Columbia must meet the following additional requirements: Complete the final year of studies at Columbia. Satisfactorily completed two credits of Service Learning. Program Organization List the subjects/courses in this program and the instructional hours allotted to each in order to show a scope and sequence of subject matter sufficient to achieve the learning outcomes for the program. Name of Course/Subject Bible Elective BI112 Old Testament Survey BI121 New Testament Survey CM101 The Church & Mission # of Hours

8 GS152 Effective Relationships OR GS153 Marriage & Family ME151 Service Practicum I ME152 Service Practicum II TH132 Intro to Christian Theology TH133 Spiritual Formation GS193 Intro to Psychology 1 GS194 Intro to Psychology 2 of: GS236 Contemporary Religious Movements GS238 World Religions GS242 Intro to Church History GS245 History of Western Civlilazation 0.5 credit hour ( credit hour (24