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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 at a deeply discounted

rate, and Ohio students may use College Credit Plus funding to

pay for College Now courses. On-campus housing is not available

to College Now students unless they are attending the Summer

Studies program.

High school rising juniors and seniors may apply for summer

online courses (May–August) or 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

cedarville.edu/

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 Reading Rate and Comprehension,

Russian, EMT, and Advanced EMT. Visit

cedarville.edu/ continuinged

for current course and CEU offerings.

EMT Courses 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 2010

for another five years with the addition of Advanced EMT and

paramedic training.

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

cedarville.edu/summerschool .

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