Youth Ministry Courses

The world of Youth Ministry is an area of emphasis defined as an age-specific religious ministry that provides support, ministry, and spiritual guidance to young adults, adolescents, and children. From an academic standpoint, Youth ministry is a defined faith group or religious organization designed to minister and engage with the youth in a community and to youth that attend a specific place of worship. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer youth ministry courses.

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Howard Payne University

Also known as Howard County Junior College

1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX

Howard Payne University is a nonprofit private institution located in Brownwood, TX and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Howard Payne University is nearly a thousand annually.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 18 to 24 on the ACT or 880 to 1100 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of about 69 percent of which only 42 percent decided to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,000 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Howard Payne University "Yellow Jackets" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.hputx.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Youth Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Howard County Junior College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, directors, religious activities and education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).