2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Cedarville University D.C. Semester cedarville.edu/dcsemester During fall semesters, students can participate in our own program in Washington, D.C. Students take 16 credits, 10 of which are an internship in their chosen major. Students are housed at the Heritage Foundation and courses are taught by a Cedarville professor who lives in D.C. for the semester. The program is directed by Dr. Mark Smith and the Center for Political Studies. Summer Geology of National Parks A Cedarville professor teaches a hands-on geology course in one of the national parks. The course fulfills Cedarville’s general education physical science course requirement. Cedarville Summer Abroad Programs International Programs is continually working with professors who desire to teach a specialized course abroad. Each summer there are opportunities for students to take general education and upper-level courses abroad with our own professors. These courses are ideal for students whose majors do not have the flexibility of a semester abroad. Locations vary each summer. Cedarville has cooperating agreements with several groups/ programs. Opportunities to study abroad or in the U.S. are available in more than 40 countries and 118 locations through these agreements. Restrictions apply to some of the programs. CCTECC Student Teaching Abroad Program CCTECC is the Christian Coalition Teacher Education Coordinating Council and is made up of Christian colleges from across the U.S. Since the late 1980s, this organization has helped its member institutions place quality student teachers in quality schools on every continent except Antarctica. Cedarville students have taught in over 20 different countries. Literally speaking, the sun never sets on Cedarville student teachers. Students apply for this program early in their junior year. Only those with a good academic record, strong character, and spiritual and professional performance references are allowed to go overseas. Schools and mentor teachers who meet Cedarville’s standards and the requirements of the Ohio Department of Education participate. CCTECC helps ensure that students are placed in environments that are safe and nurturing both personally and spiritually. Students interested in this program should contact Dr. Brenda MacKay at mackayb@cedarville.edu . Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Cedarville University is a “sustaining partner” with Au Sable Institute. Students enrolled at Cedarville University (and who meet prerequisites) may take advantage of field-intensive courses offered by the Au Sable Institute, including geographic information systems, marine mammals, international development, tropical agriculture, marine biology, wildlife ecology, and missions. Students may choose to attend any of four Au Sable Institute locations: Au Sable Great Lakes (Mancelona, Michigan), Au Sable Pacific Rim (Whidbey Island, Washington), Au Sable Costa Rica (Vara Blanca, Costa Rica), and Au Sable India (Tamil Nadu, South India). Au Sable courses provide academic content, field experience, and practical tools for stewardship of creational resources. The Institute grants vocational certificates for environmental analysts, land resource analysts, water resource analysts, and naturalists. Academically qualified students are awarded the Au Sable Fellowship ($1,500). Institute Grants-in-Aid of at least $600 are also available each year. Honors scholarships of $250–400 are granted to returning students. As a “sustaining partner” Cedarville students are also granted a tuition discount ($500 per course). Interested students should contact Dr. Mark Gathany, Cedarville University’s Au Sable Institute representative. at mgathany@cedarville.edu. The Cove — Academic Enrichment Center The Academic Enrichment Center, known as The Cove, exists to cultivate academic scholarship among all Cedarville students — whether you’re a B student striving to be an A student, or a C student striving to be a B student. More than simply accurate note taking and successful test taking, scholarship is the spirit of learning. It’s not about having a 4.0 but about students doing their personal best — having goals for their futures, discovering their academic learning styles, and taking advantage of the services. For you to excel in your studies, you need the proper resources. The Cove offers many such resources — including tutoring, academic workshops, one-on-one consultations, and much more. We will connect you with services that will help you discover your academic learning style and create goals for your Cedarville experience. Programs • Learning Strategy • Academic Mentoring • ELL (English Language Learners) Courses • COLL-0900 Foundations* (to equip and assist students to be successful through their first year of college) • COLL-1010 MAP (managing academic probation) • DEV-0900 Intermediate Algebra* * The credit hours may not be used toward the hours needed for graduation. Services • Disability Services - Provides reasonable, appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access to programs and services for students impacted by a disability. If you are in need of accommodations because of the impact of a disability, please contact Disability Services at disabilityservices@cedarville.edu or 937-766-7437. Detailed information on Disability Services and the accommodation process can be found at cedarville.edu/DisabilityServices . • Tutoring • LASSI (study strategy inventory) • One-on-one consultations • Meetings with academic coaches • Presentations and seminars • Support for exploratory/undeclared majors See cedarville.edu/TheCove for more information on the programs, courses and services. COLL-0900 Foundations is open to all freshmen. However, this one-credit-hour course may be required for some students whose academic backgrounds do not reflect their collegiate potential. This opportunity reflects our desire for each student to establish a strong academic foundation and maintain academic momentum. Admission to the required course is determined by the admissions committee. There is a $150 course fee for Foundations, which is limited to 12 students per class. Credits earned for COLL-0900 Foundations do not count toward the 128 hours required for graduation. Additional Academic Support Each student is assigned to an academic advisor who offers counsel concerning course scheduling. A student who has not declared a major will be assigned to a special advisor equipped to offer assistance in selecting a field of study. Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to registration, whenever an academic problem is encountered, or when considering any changes in their educational program. A student with low grades in a major or minor field may be advised to select another field of study. Students who wish to use CLEP examinations to satisfy general education requirements in foreign language, literature, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences must earn credit-satisfying scores on the respective CLEP examinations by the time they earn 61 semester credits. Students may not pursue CLEP credit for courses in which they were enrolled previously, nor may they pursue CLEP credit for a course if they have taken a more advanced-level course in that discipline. Transfer students transferring more than 61 credits must earn credit-satisfying scores on respective CLEP examinations by the end of their first semester of full-time attendance at Cedarville. Hours earned through CLEP do not count as hours in residence toward graduation with honors. Institutional Test-Out Qualified students may earn credit toward graduation by passing the appropriate examinations with a grade of “B” or better. A student interested in testing out should obtain a test-out request form from the Office of the Registrar, obtain approval for the test- out from the chair of the department in which the course is offered, and pay the test-out fee in the Cashiers Office. Upon completion of the approval process, the student is responsible to contact the instructor of the course to schedule the test. At the conclusion of the testing process, the test-out form will be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar, denoting whether or not the student met the minimum criteria for credit. If applicable, credit for the course and a designation of test-out will be added to the student’s transcript with a grade of CE (credit by examination). This grade is not computed into the cumulative GPA. No fee, other than the initial test-out fee, must be paid to receive institutional test-out credit. A student may not test out of a course previously audited. Tests must be taken during registration week or during the first two full calendar weeks of the semester. Credits earned by test-out during a semester do not count toward the 12 semester hours required for full-time status. No student may earn more than 40 semester hours of test-out credit through tests administered at the University, CLEP, AP, IB, or any other recognized testing agency. Hours earned by test-out do not count as hours in residence toward graduation with honors International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally recognized program that enables students to follow a special curriculum and take specific examinations to fulfill secondary school graduation requirements. Students can earn up to 18 semester hours for IB Higher Level examinations on which they earn scores of five, six, or seven. A maximum of six credits is permitted in any one group. To receive credit, students should submit IB transcripts to Admissions. The Centennial Library The Centennial Library provides students with world-class information resources in physical and digital formats including printed books and journals, extensive e-book and e-journal collections, physical and digital media, and specialized, program- specific tools and databases. Through the library’s Research Center, library professionals support students and faculty in making more efficient use of library resources through workshops, classroom instruction, online help, and individual research appointments. The library’s collections are supplemented by access to the resources of OhioLINK, a statewide network of 121 Ohio college and university libraries, with access to more than 46 million library items either online or through a state-wide delivery system. The library also contains the MediaPLEX, the Curriculum Materials Center, computer classrooms, a variety of individual and group study facilities, and the University archives. The MediaPLEX offers project and production support including copying, printing, paper and materials supply, and other services. The Curriculum Materials Center provides PreK–12 resources to support the School of Education, as well as other education and ministry-related resources. For more information and to access the library’s catalog and online resources, visit the library’s website at cedarville.edu/library . Credit by Examination Advanced Placement High school students may receive advanced collegiate standing by participating in the advanced placement program. Up to 40 semester credits may be earned through this program or by other test-out procedures. Hours earned through the advanced placement program do not count as hours in residence toward graduation with honors. To earn credit through advanced placement, students must enroll in specific advanced placement courses offered by their respective high schools. Upon completing these courses, students take individual advanced placement examinations in each advanced placement course. Students may earn college credit for advanced placement scores of three, four, or five. Students should request that scores from these examinations be sent directly to Cedarville University by entering code number 1151 on their registration forms. Upon receipt of an official score report, the University awards the appropriate amount and type of credit for each examination as determined by each academic department. No fees, other than the fees accompanying the examinations, must be paid in order to receive the University credit. In some cases, sophomore standing in particular subject areas may be earned through these examinations. Students should contact their local high schools to obtain advanced placement course and registration information. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Students earn credit through CLEP by taking nationally standardized examinations in a variety of subject areas. These tests may be taken at local colleges before enrolling at Cedarville or at Cedarville after enrolling. To have CLEP scores sent directly to Cedarville University, students should enter code number 1151 on their CLEP registration forms. An official copy of the score report must be received before CLEP credit will be evaluated and recorded. By earning scores above specified levels, students receive college credit in specific course areas. Up to 40 semester credits may be earned through this program or by other test-out procedures. A complete list of the appropriate tests and respective Cedarville courses, as well as registration information, is available from Admissions, the Office of the Registrar, or the University website. No fee, other than those accompanying the examinations, must be paid in order to receive college credit through CLEP. Page 22 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 23 Academic Information Additional Academic Support Academic Information Credit by Examination