General Education Requirements The University requires a pattern of proficiencies and courses to help achieve institutional objectives. These objectives are designed to provide an educational experience that broadens the student’s outlook and knowledge. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise marked. I. University Study Skills Requirements..........................0-1 hrs Students may satisfy this requirement through one of the following methods: A. 3.0 high school GPA (unweighted), and one of the following: 1. 22 or higher on ACT composite (writing section option) 2. 1100 or higher on SAT (critical reading + math combined score) 3. 72 or higher on CLT B. 3.5 high school GPA (unweighted), and one of the following: 1. 21 or higher on ACT composite (writing section option) 2. 1080 or higher on SAT (critical reading + math combined score) 3. 68-72 or higher on CLT C. 2.75 or higher cumulative college GPA in at least 12 hours of 1000-level or higher college coursework prior to enrollment at CU. Proficiency will be awarded as well as transfer credit. D. Successfully complete the course COLL-0900 Foundations* (1 credit; $150 fee) during the first semester of enrollment at CU. * This course does not count toward the 128 required credits needed for graduation. II. English and Mathematics Proficiency.........................0–4 hrs Each student upon initial enrollment at the University must demonstrate proficiency in English and Mathematics. A. English.........................................................................(0–3) Prior to enrollment students may satisfy the English proficiency requirement through any one of the following methods: 1. Score 21* or higher on the English section of the ACT 2. Score 550* or higher on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing section of the recentered SAT** 3. Score 52* or higher on the Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing combined sections of the same CLT test 4. Score 59 or higher on the CLEP College Composition Examination. 5. Score 6 or higher on the ACCUPLACER WritePlacer examination 6. If a dual-enrollment student, complete the dual enrollment course ENG-0950 Foundations for College Writing with a grade of “C-” or higher (A = 4.0 system). Proficiency will be satisfied and enrollment in ENG-1400 Composition will be permitted. 7. Complete a course equivalent to Cedarville University ENG-0900 Composition Workshop with a grade of “C-” or higher (A = 4.0 system) at another approved institution of higher learning prior to matriculation at Cedarville. The credits will not be transferred, but proficiency will be established and enrollment in ENG-1400 Composition will be permitted. 8. Complete a college-level composition course with a grade of “C-” or higher (A = 4.0 system) at another approved institution of higher learning. Proficiency will be satisfied and transfer credit will be awarded. If english proficiency is not verified by any of the means listed above, the required proficiency must be achieved through successful completion of the course ENG-0900 Composition Workshop (one semester hour). • This course will be taken concurrently with the composition course during the first year at Cedarville. • The one credit for this course does not apply toward the 128 credits needed for graduation. B. Mathematics................................................................(0–2) Prior to enrollment students may satisfy the mathematics proficiency requirement through any one of the following methods: 1. Score 19* or higher on the mathematics section of the ACT 2. Score 530* or higher on the mathematics section of the recentered SAT** 3. Score 20* or higher on the Quantitative Reasoning section of the CLT test 4. Score 53 or higher on the CLEP College Algebra exam 5. Score 250 or higher on the ACCUPLACER Next Generation Exam for Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics. 6. Complete a course equivalent to GMTH-0900 Intermediate Algebra with at least a grade of “C-” or higher (A = 4.0 system) at another approved institution of higher learning. The credits will not be transferred, but proficiency will be established and enrollment in college-level quantitative courses will be permitted. 7. Complete a course equivalent to the Cedarville University GMTH-1020 College Algebra with a grade of “C-” or higher (A = 4.0 system) at another approved institution of higher learning. Proficiency will be satisfied and transfer credit will be awarded. 8. Complete the ALEKS assessment with a score of 100% on the mathematics section and a score of 80% or higher on the algebra section. If mathematics proficiency is not verified by any of the means listed above, the required proficiency must be achieved through successful completion of the course GMTH-0900 Intermediate Algebra (two semester hours). • This course should be completed during the first semester of matriculation at Cedarville University and must be completed no later than the last term of the sophomore year. • These two credits do not apply toward the 128 credits needed for graduation. *Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) earned more than three years before matriculation will not be accepted to meet the proficiency requirement. **SAT test scores: Based on SAT tests taken March 2016 and afterwards. III. Biblical Education........................................................15 hrs A. BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................3 B. BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................3 C. BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................3 D. BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................3 E. BTGE-3765 Theology II.....................................................3 IV. Communication.............................................................. 6 hrs A. COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................3 B. ENG-1400 Composition..................................................... 3 V. Humanities. .................................................................... 9 hrs A. HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................3 B. Any 2000-level literature course (LIT-2XXX)......................3 C. At least three semester hours from the following:............++3 ++ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology..............................3 HUM-2430 Enjoyment of Music......................................3 ++ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology may satisfy either the Humanities elective or the social science elective, but not both. 2025–26 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 209 Cedarville Online General Education Requirements
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