2025-26 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Academic Quick Reference Guide IV
Introduction 1
A Word From Our President 2
History 2
Profile 2
Mission Statement 3
Vision Statement 3
Portrait Statements 3
Glorify God 3
Think Broadly and Deeply 3
Communicate Effectively 3
Develop Academically and Professionally 3
Engage for Christ 3
Accreditation, Authorization, and Licensure 3
Setting 3
Facilities 3
Alford Auditorium 3
Apple Technology Resource Center 3
Athletic and Recreation Center 3
Callan Athletic Center 4
Doden Field House 4
Fitness Center 4
University Medical Services 4
Carnegie Center for the Visual Arts 4
Centennial Library 4
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies 4
Chemistry Laboratory Center 4
Chick-fil-A 4
Civil Engineering Center 5
Dixon Ministry Center 5
Engineering and Science Center 5
Engineering Projects Laboratory 5
Founders Hall 5
Graduate and Teaching Services 5
Hartman Hall 5
Health Sciences Center 5
History and Government Center 5
Milner Hall 5
Scharnberg Business and Communication Center 5
Stevens Student Center 5
Tyler Digital Communication Center 5
Computer Network 6
Access 6
Benefits 6
University Student Services 6
Career Services 6
Counseling Services 6
Healthcare and Medical Services 6
Housing 7
Getting Started Weekend 7
Vehicles 7
Ministry Opportunities 7
Chapel 7
Discipleship Ministries 7
Global Outreach — Local 8
Global Outreach — Domestic 8
Global Outreach — International 8
HeartSong Ministries 8
Selecting a Ministry 8
Student Life 8
Spiritual Emphasis 8
Community Covenant 8
Cocurricular Opportunities 9
Music Groups 9
Intercollegiate Athletics 9
Campus Recreation 9
Campus Experience 9
Leadership Opportunities 9
Organizations 9
Admissions 10
Undergraduate Admission Criteria 11
Admission Criteria for Degree-Seeking Freshmen Candidates 11
Admission Criteria for Degree-Seeking Transfer Candidates 11
Admission Criteria for Degree-Seeking Postbaccalaureate Candidates 11
Admission Criteria for Degree-Seeking International Candidates (non-U.S. citizens) 11
Admission Criteria for Nondegree-Seeking Dual Enrollment Candidates 11
Admission Criteria for Nondegree-Seeking Christian School Partnership Dual Enrollment Candidates 11
Admission Criteria for Degree-Seeking Readmit Candidates 11
Admission Criteria for Nondegree Candidates (personal enrichment/audit) 11
Undergraduate Admission Process and Deadlines 12
Enrollment Deposit 12
New Student Orientation 12
Undergraduate Admission Policies 12
High School Preparation 12
Grade Point Average Calculation 12
Homeschooled Students Transcript Policy 12
High School Graduation Date Policy 13
Procedures to Evaluate the Validity of High School Completion 13
Proof of High School Graduation 13
Standardized Test Use 13
General Use 13
Credit for Prior Learning 14
Undergraduate Transfer Policies 14
Other Types of Prior Learning Credit 14
International Admission Policies (non-U.S. citizens) 14
Verification of Non-English Transcripts 15
Verifying Students Selected for Proof of Educational Purpose 15
Orientation 15
COLL-0950 International GATEways to Success (1 hr) 15
COLL-0930 MK/TCK PATHways to Success (1 hr) 15
Church Relations 15
Academic Information 16
Doctoral Degrees 17
Master’s Degrees 17
Graduate Certificates (non-degree) 17
Undergraduate Study 17
Calendar and Credits 17
Classification of Students 17
Assignment to Classes 18
Undergraduate Degree Requirements 18
Requirements for a Second Degree 18
Graduation 18
Early Commencement 19
Academic Programs and Majors 19
Admission to Academic Programs 19
Selecting a Major 19
Requirements of a Major 19
Electives 19
Program Licensure 19
Major Fields of Undergraduate Study 20
Minor Fields of Undergraduate Study 20
Special Academic Programs 21
One-Year Bible Program 21
Dual Enrollment Program 21
Preprofessional Programs 21
Other Programs 21
Continuing Education 21
EMS Education and Special Credit 21
Summer Terms 21
CU Study Abroad Opportunities 21
Special Programs 21
Semester in Spain cedarville.edu/semesterinspain 21
Cedarville University D.C. Semester cedarville.edu/dcsemester 22
Cedarville University Geology of National Parks 22
Study Abroad Summer Programs 22
International-Intercultural Student Teaching Programs (IIP) 22
International 22
Intercultural 22
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies 22
The Cove — Academic Enrichment Center 22
Tutoring 22
Courses 22
Services 22
Additional Academic Support 23
The Centennial Library 23
Credit by Examination 23
Advanced Placement 23
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 23
Institutional Test-Out 23
International Baccalaureate 23
General Education Requirements 24
General Education Course Sequence 25
Course Load 26
To request 19–21.5 credit hours 26
To request 22 or more credit hours 26
Class Attendance 26
Distance Education 26
Transient Study 26
Registration for Courses 26
Course Numbers and Designations 26
Alternate Year Courses 26
Continuing at the University 26
Course Registration 27
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses 27
Auditing 27
Adding and Withdrawing From a Course 27
Independent Study 28
Internships 28
Out-of-Class Courses 28
Grading System 29
Credit/No Credit Program 30
Grade Points and Point Averages 30
Grade Appeal Process 30
Petitions and Student Complaints 30
Repeating Courses 30
Academic Progress, Warning, and Suspension 31
Academic Progress Chart 31
Academic Integrity 31
Academic Honors 32
Dean’s Honor List 32
Dean’s List 32
Graduation with Honors 32
Additional Academic Awards 32
The Faculty Scholarship Trophy 32
The President’s Trophy 32
Withdrawing From the University 32
Withdrawal for Military Reasons 32
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 32
Academic Schools 33
School of Allied Health and Psychology 34
Allied Health 35
Mission Statement 35
Programs of Study 35
Bachelor of Science degree (BS) with a major in: 35
Preparation 35
Cocurricular Opportunities 35
Career Opportunities 35
Faculty 36
Emeriti 36
In Memoriam 36
Allied Health — Bachelor of Science 37
Exercise Science — Bachelor of Science 39
Sport Medicine — Bachelor of Science 40
Combined BS/MAT Program 40
Psychology 41
Mission Statement 41
Programs of Study 41
Personal Requirements 41
Department Requirements 41
Cocurricular Opportunities 41
Technical Resources 41
Career Opportunities 41
Faculty 42
Emeriti 42
Psychology — Bachelor of Arts 43
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Psychology 44
Minors 44
Psychology Minor 44
Addictions and Chemical Dependency Minor 44
Child and Family Studies Minor 44
Comprehensive Counseling Minor 44
Cross-Cultural Psychology Minor 44
Health Psychology and Public Health Minor 45
Neuropsychology Minor 45
Psychological Research Minor 45
School of Arts and Humanities 46
Art, Design, and Theatre 47
Mission Statement 47
Programs of Study 47
Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) with a major in: 47
Minors 47
Personal Requirements 47
Scholarships 47
Portfolio 47
Department Requirements 47
Theatre Program 47
Industrial and Innovative Design, Studio Art, and Visual Communication Design Requirements 47
First-Year Review 47
Second-Year Review 47
Transfer Review 48
Capstone Exhibition or Project 48
Course Fees 48
Program Tuition: Industrial and Innovative Design 48
Theatre Requirements 48
Technical Resources 48
Cocurricular Opportunities 48
Theatre Cocurricular Opportunities 48
Career Opportunities 48
Faculty 49
Affiliate Faculty of the Industrial and Innovative Design Program 49
Technical Support Staff 49
Emeriti 49
Industrial and Innovative Design — Bachelor of Arts 50
Studio Art — Bachelor of Arts 51
Theatre — Bachelor of Arts 52
Visual Communication Design — Bachelor of Arts 53
Minors 55
Graphic Design Minor 55
Interactive Web Design Minor 55
Studio Art Minor 55
Theatre Minor 55
Theatre Performance Minor 55
English, Literature, and Modern Languages 56
Mission Statement 56
Programs of Study 56
Majors 56
Minors 56
Special Program 56
Personal Requirements 56
Department Requirements 56
Foreign Language 56
Writing Center 56
Objectives 56
Cocurricular Opportunities 57
Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) 57
Arabic Club 57
French Club 57
German Club 57
Korean Club 57
Linguistics Club 57
Miracle 57
Spanish Club 57
The Cedarville Review 57
Alpha Kappa Delta Cedarville chapter of Sigma Tau Delta 57
Study Abroad Opportunities 57
Cedarville Summer Abroad Programs 57
Technical Resources 57
Career Opportunities 57
Faculty 58
Emeriti 58
English — Bachelor of Arts 59
Graduate Program Pathway Option for English 59
Teacher Education Licensure Program 60
Language Arts Education — Integrated — Bachelor of Arts 60
Linguistics — Bachelor of Arts 61
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Linguistics 62
Spanish — Bachelor of Arts 63
Spanish Education — Multi-Age — Bachelor of Arts 64
Minors 65
Asian Studies Minor 65
British Studies Minor 65
Creative Writing Minor 65
Editing and Publishing Minor 65
French Minor 65
German Minor 65
Latin American Studies Minor 66
Linguistics Minor 66
Literature Minor 66
Middle Eastern Studies Minor 66
Spanish Minor 66
Spanish for Healthcare Personnel Minor 66
Spanish for Professionals Minor 67
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor 67
TESOL Endorsement 67
Western European Studies Minor 67
Special Program 67
Certificate in Medical Spanish Program 67
Additional requirements for certification 67
History and Government 68
Mission Statement 68
Department Objectives 68
Programs of Study 68
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in: 68
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in: 68
Minors 68
Personal Requirements 68
Department Requirements 68
Technical Resources 68
Cocurricular Opportunities 68
Alpha Delta Nu 68
Cedarville Legal Society 68
College Republicans 68
Epsilon Pi Lambda 68
Model United Nations Team 68
Omega Mu 69
Renaissance Guild 69
Center for Political Studies 69
Career Opportunities 69
Faculty 69
Emeriti 70
In Memoriam 70
Criminal Justice — Bachelor of Arts 71
Mission Statement 71
Program Objectives 71
Core Values 71
Forensic Science 72
History — Bachelor of Arts 73
Graduate Program Pathway Option for History 73
International Studies — Bachelor of Arts 74
Political Science — Bachelor of Arts 75
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Political Science 75
Prelaw — Bachelor of Arts 76
Teacher Education Licensure Program 77
Social Studies Education — Integrated — Bachelor of Arts 77
Minors 78
Church History Minor 78
Criminal Justice Minor 78
History Minor 78
International Studies Minor 78
Military History Minor 79
National Security Minor 79
Political Science Minor 79
Public Administration Minor 79
Public Policy Minor 79
Sociology Minor 79
Music and Worship 80
Purpose Statement 80
Music Student Objectives 80
Accreditation 80
Programs of Study 80
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in: 80
Bachelor of Music (BM) degree with a major in: 80
Bachelor of Music Education degree with a major in Music Education - Multi-Age and a track in: 80
Minors 80
Requirements for Music and Worship Admission 80
Admission and Auditions 80
Scholarships 80
Music Theory Placement Exam 80
Department Requirements 81
Music Requirements 81
Admission 81
Private Lessons 81
Semester Performance Juries 81
Freshman Review 81
Sophomore Review 81
Piano Proficiency 81
Ensemble Participation 81
Recital and Program Attendance 81
Capstone Recital or Project 81
Fees 81
Music Student Handbook 81
Worship Requirements 81
Admission 81
Private Lessons 81
Ensembles 81
Worship Forum 81
First-Year Review 81
Second-Year Review 82
Worship Student Handbook 82
Technical Resources 82
Cocurricular Opportunities 82
Career Opportunities 82
Faculty 82
Emeriti 82
Adjunct Faculty 82
Composition — Bachelor of Music 83
Statement of Purpose 83
Program Objectives 83
Keyboard Pedagogy — Bachelor of Music 85
Statement of Purpose 85
Program Objectives 85
Music — Bachelor of Arts 86
Statement of Purpose 86
Program Objectives 86
Performance — Bachelor of Music 88
Statement of Purpose 88
Program Objectives 88
Teacher Education Licensure Program 91
Music Education — Multi-Age — Bachelor of Music Education 91
Statement of Purpose 91
Program Objectives 91
Choral majors also add: 91
Instrumental majors also add: 91
Choral majors also add: 91
Instrumental majors also add: 91
Worship — Bachelor of Arts 93
Musical Emphasis 93
Theological Foundation 93
Interdisciplinary Nature 93
Program Objectives 93
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Worship 94
Minors 94
Music Minor 94
Music Technology Minor 94
Songwriting Minor 94
Worship Minor 94
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 95
Biblical and Theological Studies 96
Mission Statement 96
Programs of Study 96
Majors 96
Minors 96
Special Program 96
Personal Requirements 96
School Requirements 96
Technical Resources 96
Center for Biblical Integration 97
Cocurricular Opportunities 97
Alpha Sigma 97
Theta Alpha Kappa 97
Career Opportunities 97
Faculty 97
Emeritus 98
Biblical Studies — Bachelor of Arts 99
Biblical Counseling concentration 99
Biblical Languages concentration 99
Biblical Literature concentration 99
Historical Theology concentration 99
Missions concentration 100
Philosophy and Theology concentration 100
Teaching Ministry concentration 100
Theology concentration 100
Women’s Ministry concentration 100
Worship concentration 100
Youth and Family Ministry concentration 100
Biblical Studies — Accelerated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Divinity 102
One-Year Bible Program 103
Minors 103
Bible Minor 103
Biblical Care and Counseling Minor 103
Bible Teacher Education Minor 103
Christian Ministry Minor 103
Greek Minor 103
Missions Minor 103
Philosophy and Theology Minor 103
Preseminary Minor 103
Pre-Master of Divinity Minor 104
Women’s Ministry Minor 104
Youth and Family Ministry Minor 104
Robert W. Plaster School of Business 105
Business 106
Mission Statement 106
Accreditation 106
Programs of Study 106
Majors 106
Minors 106
Personal Requirements 106
School Requirements 106
Cocurricular Opportunities 107
Accounting Society 107
Association for Information Systems 107
Delta Mu Delta 107
Financial Management Association 107
Human Resource Management 107
Women in Business 107
Career Opportunities 107
Accounting Major 107
Economics Major 107
Finance Major 107
Global Business Major 107
Information Technology Management Major 107
Management Major 107
Marketing Major 108
Sport Business Management Major 108
Faculty 108
Emeriti 109
Integrated Business Core (IBC) 109
Advisory Council 109
Accounting — Bachelor of Science 110
Economics — Bachelor of Arts 111
Economics — Bachelor of Science 112
Finance — Bachelor of Science 113
Information Technology Management — Bachelor of Science 114
Management — Bachelor of Science 115
Marketing — Bachelor of Arts 116
Sport Business Management — Bachelor of Arts 117
Global Business — Bachelor of Arts (In Teach-Out) 118
Minors 120
Accounting Minor 120
Business Administration Minor 120
Business Analytics Minor 120
Construction Management Minor 120
Economics Minor 120
Entrepreneurship Minor 120
Financial Planning Minor 120
International Business Minor 120
International Business for the Non-business Major Minor 121
Information Technology Management Minor 121
Marketing Minor 121
Sport Management Minor 121
Communication 122
Mission Statement 122
Programs of Study 122
Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in: 122
Minors 122
Personal Requirements 122
Department Requirements 122
Technical Resources 122
Cocurricular Opportunities 122
Cedars 122
Debate 122
Speech Team 122
Lambda Pi Eta 122
Society for Professional Writing 122
Resound Radio 122
Career Opportunities 123
Faculty 123
Technical Support Staff 123
Emeriti 123
Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism — Bachelor of Arts 124
Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism Board 124
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism 125
Communication — Bachelor of Arts 126
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Communication 126
Professional Writing and Information Design — Bachelor of Arts 127
Professional Writing and Information Design Industry Advisory Board 127
Minors 128
Broadcasting and Digital Media Minor 128
Comprehensive Communication Arts Minor 128
Digital Video Minor 128
Editing and Publishing Minor 128
Intercultural Communication Minor 128
Motion Graphics Minor 128
Organizational Communication Minor 128
Public Relations Minor 128
Writing for the Professions Minor 128
School of Education and Social Work 129
Education 130
Mission Statement 130
School Distinctives 130
Licensure – Public Schools 130
Demographic Profile 130
Programs of Study 130
Personal Requirements 131
Cocurricular Opportunities 131
Teacher Education Program Admission Requirements 131
Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion Requirements 131
Test Pass Rates 131
Career Opportunities 131
Faculty 132
Emeriti 132
Middle Childhood Education — Bachelor of Arts 132
Primary (P–5) Education — Bachelor of Arts 134
Special Education — Intervention Specialist — Bachelor of Arts 136
Special Education/Primary (P–5) Education Double Major Option 138
Adolescent/Young Adult and Multi-Age Licensure Programs 139
Methods of Teaching Block (all AYA majors and MA Spanish) 139
Social Work 140
Mission Statement 140
Program of Study 140
Social Work Objectives 140
Personal Requirements 140
Social Work Requirements 140
Admission to the Social Work Program 140
Admission Requirements and Procedures 140
Cocurricular Opportunities 140
Epsilon Alpha Pi 140
Epsilon Omega 140
Technical Resources 140
Career Opportunities 141
Faculty 141
Emeriti 141
Social Work — Bachelor of Science 141
Goals 141
International Field Experience 142
Fees 142
Application Requirements 142
Pre-Departure Requirements 142
Re-entry Requirements 142
Social Work Advisory Council 142
Social Work — Bachelor of Science 143
School of Engineering and Computer Science 144
Engineering and Computer Science 145
Mission Statement 145
Programs of Study 145
Majors 145
Minors 145
Special Programs 145
Accreditation 145
Registration as a Professional Engineer 145
Personal Requirements 145
School Requirements 145
New Students 145
Progression Requirements 146
Civil Engineering (CE) 146
Computer Science (CS) 146
Computer Engineering (CpE) 146
Cyber Operations (CY) 146
Electrical Engineering (EE) 146
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 146
Graduation Requirements 146
Technical Resources 146
Cocurricular Opportunities 146
Career Opportunities 146
Program Educational Objectives 147
Educational Philosophy for Engineering and Computer Science Programs 147
Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council 147
Faculty 147
Technical Support Staff 148
Emeriti 148
Civil Engineering 149
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 149
Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering 151
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering 151
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 152
Computer Science and Cyber Operations 154
Computer Science — Bachelor of Science 154
Cyber Operations Track 154
1Artificial Intelligence Track 154
Graphic Design Track 154
Hardware Track 154
Linguistics Track 154
2Video Game Engineering Track 154
Cyber Operations — Bachelor of Science 156
Mechanical Engineering 157
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 157
Minors 158
Biomedical Engineering Minor 158
Computer Science Minor 158
Cyber Operations Minor 158
Special Programs 158
Cooperative Education Program 158
Engineering Honors Program 159
School of Nursing 160
Nursing 161
Mission Statement 161
Accreditation and Licensure 161
Programs of Study 161
Admission 161
Admission Criteria for Transferring from Another Nursing Program 161
Progression 162
Checkpoint #1 162
Checkpoint #2 162
Checkpoint #3 162
Checkpoint #4 162
Academic Requirements 162
Nonacademic Requirements 163
Technical Standards Requirements 163
Probation 163
Removal From Nursing Major 163
Graduation 163
Financial Aid 163
Cocurricular Opportunities 163
Nursing Honor Society (NHS) 163
Student Nurses Association (SNA) 163
Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services 163
Disaster Preparedness 163
School of Nursing Committee Service 163
Technical Resources 163
Career Opportunities 163
Faculty 164
Technical Support Staff 164
Emeriti 164
Clinical Activity Information 165
Facilities 165
Age Requirement 165
Clinical Requirements 165
Health Requirements 165
Program Fee 165
Additional Required Program Expenses (estimated) 165
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 166
Nursing Course Requirements 166
Minor 167
Cross-Cultural Nursing Minor 167
School of Pharmacy 168
Pharmacy 169
Admission/Preferred Admission 169
Preferred Admission Continuation Requirements 169
Financial Aid 169
Career Opportunities 169
Faculty 170
Department of Pharmacy Practice 170
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 170
School of Pharmacy 171
Mission 171
Values 171
Regional Accreditation 171
Program Licensure 171
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences 172
School of Science and Mathematics 173
Science and Mathematics 174
Mission Statement 174
Programs of Study 174
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in: 174
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in: 174
Minors 174
Interdisciplinary Interests 174
Personal Requirements 174
Cocurricular Opportunities 174
Technical Resources 174
Career Opportunities 174
Faculty 175
Emeriti 176
Technical Support Staff 176
Biological Sciences 177
Biology — Bachelor of Arts 177
Biology — Bachelor of Science 178
General Track 178
Agricultural Business Track 178
Ecology Track 178
Plant and Agricultural Science Track 178
Pre-Medical Sciences (Med/Dent/Optom) Track 178
Pre-Physician Assistant Track 178
Pre-Veterinary Sciences Track 178
Zoology Track 178
Environmental Science — Bachelor of Arts 180
Environmental Science — Bachelor of Science 182
Molecular Biology — Bachelor of Science 183
Chemistry and Forensic Science 184
Chemistry — Bachelor of Arts 184
Chemistry — Bachelor of Science 185
Forensic Science — Bachelor of Science 186
Geology 187
Geology — Bachelor of Science 187
Mathematics 189
Mathematics — Bachelor of Arts 189
Mathematics — Bachelor of Science 190
Physics 191
Physics — Bachelor of Science 191
Teacher Education Licensure Programs 192
Teacher Education Licensure Programs Adolescent and Young Adult 192
Chemistry Education — Bachelor of Arts 192
Course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry education involve 44.5 professional content core semester hours, and 44 teacher education professional semester hours including: 192
Life Science Education — Bachelor of Arts 193
Mathematics Education — Integrated — Bachelor of Arts 194
Physical Science Education — Bachelor of Arts 195
Physics Education — Bachelor of Arts 196
Science Comprehensive Education — Integrated — Bachelor of Arts 197
Minors 198
Actuarial Science Minor 198
Biology Minor 198
Chemistry Minor 198
Earth Science Minor 198
Geology Minor 198
Mathematics Minor 198
Physics Minor 198
Interdisciplinary Interests 199
Pre-physician Assistant 199
Pre-dental, Pre-medical, Pre-optometric 199
Interdisciplinary Studies 200
Interdisciplinary Programs 201
Mission Statement 201
Personal Requirements 201
Programs of Study 201
Cocurricular Opportunities 201
Career Opportunities 201
Honors Program 201
Individualized Studies — Bachelor of Arts 202
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) 202
Air Force 202
Army 203
Liberal Arts — Bachelor of Arts 204
Cedarville Online 205
Welcome to Cedarville Online! 206
Mission 206
Admissions 206
Enrollment Deposit 206
Application Deadline 206
Orientation 206
Academic Information 207
Course Sequence 207
Schedule/Formats 207
Advising and Registration 207
Course Load 207
Course Attendance 207
Changing Program Modality 207
Change From an On-campus Program to an Online Program 207
Transferring into Cedarville 207
Transferring a Course into Cedarville as a Current Student 207
Non-Traditional Courses 207
Auditing 207
Independent Studies 207
Out-of-Class Courses 207
Petitions and Student Complaints 208
Repeating Courses 208
Graduation 208
Honors 208
Student Life 208
Academic Support Services 208
Health and Wellness Services 208
Spiritual Life and Discipleship 208
Withdrawing From the University 208
Withdrawal for Military Reasons 208
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 208
General Education Requirements 209
Smart Start Program 211
Major Discovery Plan 211
Course requirements involve 63 credit hours including: 211
Accounting — Bachelor of Science 212
Communication — Bachelor of Arts 213
Finance — Bachelor of Science 214
Information Technology Management — Bachelor of Science 215
Management — Bachelor of Science 216
Costs and Financial Aid 217
Student Costs 217
Tuition — Undergraduate 217
Fees 217
Financial Aid 217
Tuition Refund Schedule 217
16-Week Course (and 14-week) 217
12-Week Course 8-Week Course 4-Week Course 217
Course Descriptions 218
Accounting (ACCT) 219
Air Force ROTC (AES) 219
Allied Health (ALHL) 220
Anthropology (ANTH) 220
Arabic Language (ARBC) 220
Art (ART) 221
Athletic Training (ATRN) 222
Biology (BIO) 222
Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism (BRDM) 224
Bible and Theology: Applied Theology (BTAT) 227
Bible and Theology: Biblical Languages (BTBL) 228
Bible and Theology: Biblical Studies (BTBS) 228
Bible and Theology: Christian Ministry (BTCM) 229
Bible and Theology: General Education (BTGE) 230
Bible and Theology: History and Theology (BTHT) 231
Bible and Theology: New Testament (BTNT) 232
Bible and Theology: Old Testament (BTOT) 232
Bible and Theology: Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 233
Business Administration (BUS) 233
Conducting (CDMU) 234
Chemistry: General Education (CHEM) 234
Chemistry: Major (CHEM) 235
Chinese (CHN) 236
Music Class Studies (CLMU) 236
College Studies (COLL) 237
Communication Studies (COM) 237
Criminal Justice (CRJU) 239
Computer Science (CS) 240
Creative Writing (CWRT) 242
Cyber Operations (CY) 242
Data Science/Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) 243
Economics (ECON) 243
Primary (P–5) Education (EDEC) 244
Middle Childhood Education (EDMC) 245
Adolescent / Young Adult Education (EDSE) 247
Special Education (EDSP) 247
Education (EDUC) 249
Civil Engineering (EGCE) 250
Computer Engineering (EGCP) 252
Electrical Engineering (EGEE) 253
General Engineering (EGGN) 255
Mechanical Engineering (EGME) 256
English (ENG) 259
Entrepreneurship (ENTR) 260
Environmental Science (ENVS) 261
Earth Science (ESCI) 262
Exercise Science (EXSC) 262
Film (FILM) 263
Finance (FIN) 263
Forensic Science (FORS) 264
French (FREN) 264
General Biology (GBIO) 265
Geography (GEO) 265
Geology (GEOL) 266
German (GER) 267
General Mathematics (GMTH) 267
General Music (GMUS) 268
General Science (GSCI) 268
General Social Science (GSS) 269
History (HIST) 270
Music History (HLMU) 271
Honors (HON) 272
Humanities (HUM) 272
Industrial and Innovative Design (IDES) 272
International Studies (INTL) 273
Information Technology Management (ITM) 274
Journalism (JOUR) 275
Korean (KOR) 277
Keyboard Pedagogy (KPMU) 277
Liberal Arts (LART) 277
Linguistics (LING) 277
Literature (LIT) 278
Mathematics (MATH) 280
Molecular Biology (MBIO) 282
Management (MGMT) 283
Army ROTC (MIL) 284
Marketing (MRKT) 284
Mathematics Education (MTED) 285
Music Education (MUED) 285
Nursing (NSG) 286
Physical Education Activity Courses (PEA) 288
Physical Education Fitness (PEF) 288
Music Performance (PFMU) 288
Physics: General Education (PHYS) 288
Physics: Major (PHYS) 288
Music Private Study (PLMU) 290
Political Science (POLS) 290
Prepharmacy (PPHR) 291
Public Administration (PUAD) 291
Professional Writing and Information Design (PWID) 292
Psychology (PYCH) 293
Science Education (SCED) 295
Sport Management (SMGT) 295
Sociology (SOC) 295
Spanish (SPAN) 296
Social Studies Education (SSED) 297
Social Work (SWK) 297
Songwriting (SWMU) 299
Music Theory (THMU) 299
Theatre (THTR) 300
Music Technology (TYMU) 302
Visual Communication Design (VCD) 302
Worship (WSHP) 303
Financial Information 305
Financial Information 306
University Financial Operation Policy 306
Student Costs* 306
Tuition — Undergraduate 306
Tuition — Dual Enrollment 306
Tuition Rates for the Industrial and Innovative Design (IIDES) Program at ICC in Columbus 306
Audit tuition 306
Fees 306
Summary of Costs — Undergraduate 306
Institutional Costs 306
Miscellaneous Costs 306
Financial Registration Policy 306
Making Payment 307
Notification of the University Bill 307
Invoices and Statements Online 307
Payment Penalties 307
Interest Rates 307
New Student Enrollment Deposit Refund 307
Continuing Student Enrollment Deposit Refund 307
Withdrawal Refunds 308
Tuition 308
Tuition Refund Schedule 308
14–16-Week Class 308
12-Week Class 308
8-Week Class 308
4-Week Class 308
For classes 3 weeks or less 308
All other Classes 308
Food/Meal Plan 308
Housing 308
Other Fees 308
Federal Title IV Funds, Policy and Regulations 308
Responsibility of the University 309
Responsibility of the student 309
Special Provisions for Books and Supplies 309
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 309
Deferred Payment Plan for Veterans 310
Military Tuition Assistance — Army, Air Force, National Guard 310
Financial Aid 310
General Information 310
Institutional Scholarships and Grants 311
Transfer Student Aid 311
Department Scholarships 311
Scholarship Funds 311
State Grant Programs 311
Choose Ohio First (STEMM) Scholarship 311
Governor’s Merit Scholarship 311
Ohio College Opportunity Grant 311
Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program 311
Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship 311
State Grant Refund Policy 311
Other State Grants 311
Federal Grants 311
Federal Pell Grant 311
Federal Pell Grant Enrollment and Eligibility Requirements 311
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) 311
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) 312
United States Military Scholarships 312
Army ROTC Scholarships 312
Air Force ROTC Scholarships 312
Donor-Funded Scholarships 312
Federal Direct Loans 312
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans 312
Federal Parent PLUS Loans 312
Student Employment 312
Federal Work Study 312
Campus Employment 312
Off-Campus Employment 312
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Recipients of Financial Aid 312
Policy 312
Student Rights 313
Student Responsibilities 313
Appendix 314
Board of Trustees 315
Officers 315
Term of Office Ending June 2026 315
Term of Office Ending June 2027 315
Term of Office Ending June 2028 315
Emeriti 315
Administration 315
Cabinet 315
Chancellor 315
Other Faculty 316
Administrative Faculty 316
Library Faculty 316
Support Faculty 316
Administrative Staff 316
University Registrar Staff 316
Office of Student Development Staff 316
Correspondence 316
Doctrinal Statement 317
Statistical Information — Fall Semester 2024 318
Index 320

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