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Electives
The provision of elective choice is based upon the premise that
students should have an opportunity to strengthen their major field
or minor field or broaden their background by selecting courses
in areas of inadequacy or interest. Elective choice also provides
students with some flexibility should they decide to change major
fields.
Special Academic Programs
Cedarville offers several special programs designed to enhance
the collegiate experience and/or to help prepare for a particular
career.
One-Year Bible Program
The University offers a concentrated program for the student
who desires a formal education in Bible before pursuing a vocation
at home or engaging in a field of technical study not available in
a Christian school. It is designed so that a student can function
as a more knowledgeable layperson at church. This curriculum
is outlined in the Biblical and Theological Studies section of this
catalog.
College Now Program
Students entering grades seven through 12 may apply to take
dual credit courses in Cedarville’s College Now program. These
academically rigorous courses are offered during summer, fall, and
spring terms. Tuition is deeply discounted, and Ohio students may
use College Credit Plus funding to pay for qualifying courses. On-
campus housing is not available to College Now students unless
they are attending the Summer Studies program.
Eligible high school students may apply for summer online
courses (May–August) and high school rising juniors and seniors
may apply for Summer Studies, a two-week residential program
offered in June. Designed to provide the full Cedarville experience,
Summer Studies allows students to complete one course while
enjoying chapel, residence life, student activities, and ministry
opportunities. Visit collegenow.
Preprofessional Programs
Many students seek specialized training in professions after
attending Cedarville University. A number of preprofessional
programs are available. The preseminary curriculum, which
prepares students for seminary studies and the Gospel ministry,
is outlined in the Biblical and Theological Studies section of this
catalog. The prelaw curriculum prepares students for law school
and is explained in the history and government section of this
catalog. Preprofessional curricula in dentistry, medical technology,
medicine, optometry, osteopathy, physical therapy, and veterinary
medicine are described in the science and mathematics section of
this catalog.
Other Programs
• Honors
• Medical Technology
• ROTC – Army and Air Force
• TESOL – Teaching Endorsement (Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages)
Descriptions of these programs are located in the academic
departments sponsoring the programs.
Continuing Education
Cedarville University offers a variety of non-credit courses
for lifelong learning through continuing education. Courses are
open to students, faculty, staff, and adults from surrounding
communities. Some courses and seminars are offered to fulfill
CEU requirements for various professions.
Non-credit courses do not accumulate toward a degree or
certificate, but are the same high-quality programs that you
expect from Cedarville University. They can be useful for career
enhancement, personal improvement, or taken just for enjoyment.
Typical courses include Excel@Reading, French, EMT, and
Advanced EMT. Visit for current
course and CEU offerings.
EMS Education and Special Credit
The Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services
Education program was developed by the Center for Lifelong
Learning to meet the needs of the Cedarville University EMS
squad, local fire departments, and local EMS departments who
are providing skilled emergency medical care to the communities
they serve. Courses are offered on campus each semester. After
students complete and obtain state EMT certification, they will
be qualified to provide emergency care in a pre-hospital setting
to their level of certification. The program is based upon the
National Standard Curriculum, prepared by the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
Cedarville University will grant credit for EMT and paramedic
training. Upon receipt of bona fide copies of National Registry
certificates of completion, the University will grant three semester
hours of elective credit for EMT training, three additional semester
hours for Advanced EMT training, and five semester hours for
paramedic training.
Since 2004, the University has been accredited by the State
Board of Emergency Medical Services (Accreditation #387) to
conduct EMS training. Reaccreditation was granted in 2015 for
another three years.
Summer Terms
The University offers many courses online in the summer in
addition to the session on campus.
The summer sessions appeal to a variety of students. Some
wish to accelerate their college programs. Students from other
institutions may desire Bible courses that are not available at their
institutions. Teachers find the summer terms a convenient means
by which to update themselves in their disciplines. Others enjoy
the advantages of smaller summer classes. Incoming international
students recognize summer attendance as an excellent
opportunity to become acclimated to academic pursuits before
campus activities begin in the fall.
Continuing students interested in attending summer school
should contact the summer school office. New students should
contact Admissions. Visit
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