School of Pharmacy
Cedarville University offers a distinct, seven-year program
that leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The
curriculum involves three years of prepharmacy course work
followed by four years of graduate-level, advanced professional
course work in pharmacy. By
completing
the specified
requirements, students earn a minor in Bible, Bachelor of Science
in pharmaceutical sciences, and a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Mission
Cedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community
equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through
an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical
truth. The School of Pharmacy develops exceptional pharmacy
practitioners focused on meeting the physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs of patients through servant leadership. The school
pursues innovative, ethical solutions to health-related issues in
diverse populations through collaborative teaching, research, and
practice.
Values
Character–Regarding character as the foundation for appropriate
decisions, compassionate care, and clear perspectives, the school
considers the development of godly character as paramount in the
lives of its students.
Global Focus–The school embraces a global perspective to
its impact, endeavoring to equip graduates for service locally,
regionally, nationally, and internationally, maintaining a particular
sensitivity to the underserved.
Ethics–The school advances behavior, practice, and research
consistent with the truth of the Scriptures and example of Christ.
Collaboration–Though structured into distinct administrative and
academic units, the school pursues collaborative relationships and
activities within the school, among other units of the university,
and with other organizations outside of the university, exemplifying
to students the value and effectiveness of working together to
achieve worthwhile goals.
Innovation–The school promotes and celebrates the discovery
of creative solutions and approaches to issues and problems
that challenge the delivery of effective patient care. Recognizing
continuous innovation as a quality found in effective organizations
today, the school actively integrates contemporary topics and
practices into the curriculum.
Leadership Development–Regarding influence as the essence
of leadership and desiring our graduates to be influential in their
personal and professional lives, the school pursues opportunites
to help its students develop and apply their leadership skills.
Regional Accreditation
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission. The Higher Learning Commission has approved the
University to award the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Pharmacy Accreditation
Cedarville University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has
been granted candidate status by the Accreditation Council for
Pharmacy Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100,
Chicago, IL 60603, 312/644-3575; Fax 312/664-4652, website
acpe-accredit.org.
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
accredits Doctor of Pharmacy programs offered by colleges and
schools of pharmacy in the United States and selected non-
U.S. sites. For a Doctor of Pharmacy program offered by a new
college or school of pharmacy, ACPE accreditation generally
involves three steps: Precandidate accreditation status, Candidate
accreditation status, and Full accreditation status. Precandidate
accreditation status, denotes a developmental program that
is expected to mature in accord with stated plans and within a
defined time period. Precandidate accreditation status is awarded
to a new program of college or school of pharmacy that has not
yet enrolled students in the professional program and authorizes
the school to admit its first class. Candidate accreditation status
is awarded to a Doctor of Pharmacy program that is currently
recognized by ACPE with Precandidate status and has students
enrolled but has not yet had a graduating class. Full accreditation
status is awarded to a program that has met all ACPE standards
for accreditation and has graduated its first class.
With respect to clarification of the meaning of Candidate
accreditation status, graduates of a program so designed would,
in the opinion of ACPE, have the same rights and privileges of the
those graduates from a fully accredited program. The Candidate
accreditation status denotes a developmental program that is
expected to mature in accord with stated plans within a defined
time period. It should be underscored, however, that decisions
concerning eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity
reside with the respective state boards of pharmacy in accordance
with their state statutes and administrative rules. Should Candidate
accreditation status be awarded to a program, ACPE would,
however, make its position known and make recommendations
consistent with that position.
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