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approval form must be signed by a faculty sponsor and by
the department Chair of one of the major components of
the program.
3. Each program must be approved by the standing
Individualized Studies Committee appointed by the Vice
President for Academics. Decisions of this committee may
be appealed to the Deans Council.
4. When the Individualized Studies Committee approves a
student’s proposed program, it will assign an academic
advisor for the student.
5. Changes to the approved program must be approved by the
faculty advisor and the Individualized Studies Committee.
6. For transcript purposes, the program will typically be called
a B.A. degree with an individualized program in liberal arts.
7. The individualized program must meet all of the Cedarville
University bachelor’s degree requirements as detailed in
the University catalog. In particular, the following items
must be satisfied:
• A GPA in the program of 2.50 or higher.
• At least one-third of the program courses must be taken
at Cedarville University.
• At least one-third of the program courses must be taken
at the 3000-level or higher.
• “D” grades will not count as meeting the requirements of
the individualized program.
• A capstone course or experience appropriate to
the individualized program and approved by the
Individualized Studies Committee.
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force Aerospace Studies
As a Cedarville University (CU) student, you have the
opportunity to become an Air Force officer through a cooperative
agreement with Wright State University’s (WSU) Department of
Aerospace Studies. WSU is the home of Detachment 643 and the
host site for local colleges and universities to provide the Air Force
Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program to full-time
students pursuing a baccalaureate degree. While courses are
taken through CU, leadership laboratories and classes are taught
at WSU. CU provides transportation.
The AFROTC program is designed to produce Air Force
officers who will be successful leaders and managers. All officers
are placed in positions of responsibility, facing challenging and
rewarding career opportunities while using the most advanced
technology in the world.
The AFROTC program is organized in two portions: the General
Military Course (GMC), typically taken during freshman and
sophomore years, and the Professional Officer Course (POC),
usually taken during junior and senior years or during the last two
years prior to graduation. A corresponding Leadership Laboratory
for each year (where students apply leadership skills, demonstrate
command and effective communication, develop physical fitness,
and practice military customs and courtesies) is also required.
For more information on ROTC course descriptions, please visit
• The GMC is a no-obligation introduction to the Air Force.
The course covers the Foundations of the Unied States
Air Force (USAF) and the Evolution of USAF and Space
Power.
• The POC curriculum covers communicative skills, Air
Force Leadership Studies, National Security Affairs and
Preparation for Active Duty.
Although the program is open to all majors, selection to the
POC is very competitive and depends on your performance. All
AFROTC students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships
that pay partial or full tuition, books and charges, plus a monthly
stipend (stipend amount depends on your progress in the
program). These scholarships are available on a competitive
basis to students who demonstrate academic and leadership
potential. Scholarships with the greatest availability are in the
areas of engineering, mathematics, computer science, and
physics. High school students should apply for a scholarship no
later than December 1st of their senior year. Apply at
In-college students will apply for scholarships through their
AFROTC instructor. If you are a freshman or sophomore seeking a
challenge and want to serve your country, sign up for the AES-
1210 course.
For further information about AFROTC at CU, students should
contact:
The Department of Aerospace Studies
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio 45435
Phone: 937-775-2730
Email:
Website: ir-force-rotc
or
Cedarville University Admissions Office
Phone: 1-937-766-7700
Email:
Army
As a Cedarville University student, you have the opportunity
to be commissioned as an officer in the United States Army
while the Army helps pay for your education. All classes, labs,
and physical training are conducted at Central State University,
located four miles south of Cedarville. All Army ROTC courses are
taken through Cedarville University. Cedarville University provides
transportation.
The objectives of the Army ROTC program are:
1. Recruit men and women possessing qualities of leadership,
duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal
courage.
2. Train students during their four-year academic program to
serve as commissioned officers in the United States Army,
National Guard, and Army Reserves.
3. Retain students through quality education experience and
challenging military training.
4. Commission cadets as Second Lieutenants in the United
States Army, leaders of America’s most precious resource,
our sons and daughters.
Students can enroll in the two, three, and four year Army ROTC
program. Students can qualify for the two year program through
prior military service, current military service, or attending the
Cadet Initial Entry Training between the sophomore and junior
years. The three and four year program consists of completing
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