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Individualized Studies
The individualized studies program serves students with
specialized career aspirations that may not fit with a particular
major program offered at Cedarville University or those who desire
a traditional, broad undergraduate program before proceeding to
graduate school. The program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree
and includes the following provisions:
1. A student interested in an individualized studies program
may submit a proposal after completing 20 semester hours
at Cedarville University, exclusive of Advanced Placement,
CLEP, and transfer credits, with GPA of 3.25 or higher.
2. The student must define the focus of the intended
individualized program on the program approval form. In
addition, the student must demonstrate that the proposed
program objective cannot adequately be achieved through
an existing major at Cedarville University. The program
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
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, and in some cases a
master’s 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. 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 United 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.
High school students interested in scholarship opportunities
should visit and review the scholarship application
process. Apply at In-college students will apply
for scholarships through their AFROTC instructor. If you are a
freshman and want to eroll in AFROTC sign up for AES-1210
Foundations of the USAF I and AES-1211 GMC Leadership Lab.
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: r-force-rotc
or
Cedarville University Admissions Office
Phone: 1-937-766-7700
Email:
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