2016-17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School 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.

Cedarville University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy

program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy

Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL

60503, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652, web site acpe-accredit.

org.

Accreditation Disclosure Explanation

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 a College or School of Pharmacy that has not

yet enrolled students in the professional program and authorizes

the program to admit its first class. Candidate accreditation status

is awarded to a Doctor of Pharmacy program that 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. Graduates of a

class designated as having Candidate accreditation status have

the same rights and privileges of those graduates from a fully

accredited program. ACPE conveys its decisions to the various

boards of pharmacy and makes recommendations in accord

with its decisions. It should be noted, 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.

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Board of Directors reviewed the Doctor of Pharmacy program of

the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy for purposes of

advancing the program from Candidate status to Accredited status

at its June 23–25, 2016, meeting. This review was based upon due

consideration of the Evaluation Team Report dated March 15–17,

2016, the School’s self-study, and other communications received

from the institution. Following discussion of the program, it was

the decision of the Board that Accredited Status be granted to

the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The accreditation term granted

for the Doctor of Pharmacy program extends until June 30, 2018,

which is the customary two-year term for a new program receiving

Accredited status.

For an explanation of ACPE accreditation process, consult the

office of the Dean (937-766-7480) or ACPE

(acpe-accredit.org

This document will be regularly updated to reflect any changes in

status.

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