| 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 |
4 |
| 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 |
8 |
| 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 |
9 |
| Cocurricular Opportunities |
9 |
| Music Groups |
9 |
| Intercollegiate Athletics |
9 |
| Campus Recreation |
9 |
| Campus Experience |
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 |
| Pre-Professional 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/studyabroad |
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 |
26 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Inklings Creative Writing |
57 |
| French Club |
57 |
| Japanese Club |
57 |
| Korean Club |
57 |
| Linguistics Club |
57 |
| Russian Club |
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 |
| Latin American Studies Minor |
65 |
| 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 |
| Mock Trial Team |
68 |
| Model United Nations Team |
69 |
| 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 |
80 |
| Music Requirements |
80 |
| Admission |
80 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Pre-Seminary 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 |
| Information Technology Management Major |
107 |
| Management Major |
107 |
| Marketing Major |
107 |
| 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 |
112 |
| Economics — Bachelor of Science |
113 |
| Finance — Bachelor of Science |
114 |
| Information Technology Management — Bachelor of Science |
115 |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship— Bachelor of Science |
116 |
| Management — Bachelor of Science |
117 |
| Marketing — Bachelor of Arts |
118 |
| Sport Business Management — Bachelor of Arts |
119 |
| Global Business — Bachelor of Arts (In Teach-Out) |
120 |
| Minors |
122 |
| Accounting Minor |
122 |
| Business Administration Minor |
122 |
| Business Analytics Minor |
122 |
| Construction Management Minor |
122 |
| Economics Minor |
122 |
| Entrepreneurship Minor |
122 |
| Financial Planning Minor |
122 |
| International Business Minor |
122 |
| International Business for the Non-Business Major Minor |
123 |
| Information Technology Management Minor |
123 |
| Marketing Minor |
123 |
| Sport Management Minor |
123 |
| Communication |
124 |
| Mission Statement |
124 |
| Programs of Study |
124 |
| Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in: |
124 |
| Minors |
124 |
| Personal Requirements |
124 |
| Department Requirements |
124 |
| Technical Resources |
124 |
| Cocurricular Opportunities |
124 |
| Cedars |
124 |
| Debate |
124 |
| Speech Team |
124 |
| Lambda Pi Eta |
124 |
| Society for Professional Writing |
124 |
| Resound Radio |
124 |
| Career Opportunities |
125 |
| Faculty |
125 |
| Technical Support Staff |
125 |
| Emeriti |
125 |
| Communication — Bachelor of Arts |
126 |
| Graduate Program Pathway Option for Communication |
126 |
| Media Production — Bachelor of Arts |
127 |
| Media Production Advisory Board |
127 |
| Graduate Program Pathway Option for Media Production |
128 |
| Professional Writing and Information Design — Bachelor of Arts |
129 |
| Professional Writing and Information Design Industry
Advisory Board |
129 |
| Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism — Bachelor of Arts (In Teach-Out) |
130 |
| Graduate Program Pathway Option for Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism |
131 |
| Minors |
132 |
| Broadcasting and Digital Media Minor |
132 |
| Comprehensive Communication Arts Minor |
132 |
| Digital Video Minor |
132 |
| Editing and Publishing Minor |
132 |
| Intercultural Communication Minor |
132 |
| Motion Graphics Minor |
132 |
| Organizational Communication Minor |
132 |
| Public Relations Minor |
132 |
| Writing for the Professions Minor |
132 |
| School of Education and Social Work |
133 |
| Education |
134 |
| Mission Statement |
134 |
| School Distinctives |
134 |
| Licensure – Public Schools |
134 |
| Demographic Profile |
134 |
| Programs of Study |
134 |
| Personal Requirements |
135 |
| Cocurricular Opportunities |
135 |
| Teacher Education Program Admission Requirements |
135 |
| Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion Requirements |
135 |
| Test Pass Rates |
135 |
| Career Opportunities |
135 |
| Faculty |
136 |
| Emeriti |
136 |
| Middle Childhood Education — Bachelor of Arts |
136 |
| Primary (P–5) Education — Bachelor of Arts |
138 |
| Special Education — Intervention Specialist — Bachelor of Arts |
140 |
| Special Education/Primary (P–5) Education
Double Major Option |
142 |
| Adolescent/Young Adult and Multi-Age Licensure Programs |
143 |
| Methods of Teaching Block (all AYA majors and MA Spanish) |
143 |
| Social Work |
144 |
| Mission Statement |
144 |
| Program of Study |
144 |
| Social Work Objectives |
144 |
| Personal Requirements |
144 |
| Social Work Requirements |
144 |
| Admission to the Social Work Program |
144 |
| Admission Requirements and Procedures |
144 |
| Cocurricular Opportunities |
144 |
| Epsilon Alpha Pi |
144 |
| Epsilon Omega |
144 |
| Technical Resources |
144 |
| Career Opportunities |
145 |
| Faculty |
145 |
| Emeriti |
145 |
| Social Work — Bachelor of Science |
145 |
| Goals |
145 |
| International Field Experience |
146 |
| Fees |
146 |
| Application Requirements |
146 |
| Pre-Departure Requirements |
146 |
| Re-entry Requirements |
146 |
| Social Work Advisory Council |
146 |
| Social Work — Bachelor of Science |
147 |
| School of Engineering and Computer Science |
148 |
| Engineering and Computer Science |
149 |
| Mission Statement |
149 |
| Programs of Study |
149 |
| Majors |
149 |
| Minors |
149 |
| Special Programs |
149 |
| Accreditation |
149 |
| Registration as a Professional Engineer |
149 |
| Preparation |
149 |
| Progression Requirements |
149 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) |
149 |
| Computer Science (CS) |
149 |
| Computer Engineering (CpE) |
149 |
| Cyber Operations (CY) |
149 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) |
150 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
150 |
| Graduation Requirements |
150 |
| Program Educational Objectives |
150 |
| Faculty |
150 |
| Technical Support Staff |
151 |
| Emeriti |
151 |
| Civil Engineering |
152 |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering |
152 |
| Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering |
154 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering |
154 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering |
155 |
| Computer Science and Cyber Operations |
157 |
| Computer Science — Bachelor of Science |
157 |
| Cyber Operations Track |
157 |
| 1Artificial Intelligence Track |
157 |
| Graphic DesignTrack |
157 |
| Hardware Track |
157 |
| Linguistics Track |
157 |
| 2Video Game Engineering Track |
157 |
| Cyber Operations — Bachelor of Science |
159 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
160 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
160 |
| Minors |
162 |
| Biomedical Engineering Minor |
162 |
| Computer Science Minor |
162 |
| Cyber Operations Minor |
162 |
| Special Programs |
162 |
| Cooperative Education Program |
162 |
| Engineering Honors Program |
162 |
| School of Nursing |
163 |
| Nursing |
164 |
| Mission Statement |
164 |
| Accreditation and Licensure |
164 |
| Programs of Study |
164 |
| Admission |
164 |
| Admission Criteria for Transferring from Another Nursing Program |
164 |
| Progression |
165 |
| Checkpoint #1 |
165 |
| Checkpoint #2 |
165 |
| Checkpoint #3 |
165 |
| Checkpoint #4 |
165 |
| Academic Requirements |
165 |
| Non-Academic Requirements |
166 |
| Technical Standards Requirements |
166 |
| Probation |
166 |
| Removal From Nursing Major |
166 |
| Graduation |
166 |
| Financial Aid |
166 |
| Cocurricular Opportunities |
166 |
| Nursing Honor Society (NHS) — Sigma Theta Tau |
166 |
| Student Nurses Association (SNA) |
166 |
| Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services |
166 |
| Disaster Preparedness |
166 |
| School of Nursing Committee Service |
166 |
| Technical Resources |
166 |
| Career Opportunities |
166 |
| Faculty |
167 |
| Technical Support Staff |
167 |
| Emeriti |
167 |
| Clinical Activity Information |
168 |
| Facilities |
168 |
| Age Requirement |
168 |
| Clinical Requirements |
168 |
| Health Requirements |
168 |
| Program Fee |
168 |
| Additional Required Program Expenses (estimated) |
168 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
169 |
| Nursing Course Requirements |
169 |
| Minor |
170 |
| Cross-Cultural Nursing Minor |
170 |
| School of Pharmacy |
171 |
| Pharmacy |
172 |
| Admission/Preferred Admission |
172 |
| Preferred Admission Continuation Requirements |
172 |
| Financial Aid |
172 |
| Career Opportunities |
172 |
| Faculty |
173 |
| Department of Pharmacy Practice |
173 |
| Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
173 |
| School of Pharmacy |
174 |
| Mission |
174 |
| Values |
174 |
| Regional Accreditation |
174 |
| Program Licensure |
174 |
| Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
175 |
| School of Science and Mathematics |
176 |
| Science and Mathematics |
177 |
| Mission Statement |
177 |
| Programs of Study |
177 |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in: |
177 |
| Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in: |
177 |
| Minors |
177 |
| Interdisciplinary Interests |
177 |
| Personal Requirements |
177 |
| Cocurricular Opportunities |
177 |
| Technical Resources |
177 |
| Career Opportunities |
177 |
| Faculty |
178 |
| Technical Support Staff |
178 |
| Emeriti |
179 |
| Biological Sciences |
180 |
| Biology — Bachelor of Arts |
180 |
| Graduate Program Pathway Option for Biology — Bachelor of Arts |
180 |
| Biology — Bachelor of Science |
181 |
| General Track |
181 |
| Agricultural Business Track |
181 |
| Ecology Track |
181 |
| Plant and Agricultural Science Track |
181 |
| Pre-Medical Sciences (Med/Dent/Optom) Track |
181 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant Track |
181 |
| Pre-Veterinary Sciences Track |
181 |
| Zoology Track |
181 |
| Environmental Science — Bachelor of Arts |
183 |
| Environmental Science — Bachelor of Science |
185 |
| Molecular Biology — Bachelor of Science |
186 |
| Chemistry and Forensic Science |
187 |
| Chemistry — Bachelor of Arts |
187 |
| Chemistry — Bachelor of Science |
188 |
| Forensic Science — Bachelor of Science |
189 |
| Geology |
190 |
| Geology — Bachelor of Science |
190 |
| Mathematics |
192 |
| Mathematics — Bachelor of Arts |
192 |
| Mathematics — Bachelor of Science |
193 |
| Physics |
194 |
| Physics — Bachelor of Science |
194 |
| Teacher Education Licensure Programs |
195 |
| Teacher Education Licensure Programs — Adolescent and Young Adult |
195 |
| Chemistry Education — Bachelor of Arts |
195 |
| Life Science Education — Bachelor of Arts |
196 |
| Mathematics Education — Integrated — Bachelor of Arts |
197 |
| Physical Science Education — Bachelor of Arts |
198 |
| Physics Education — Bachelor of Arts |
199 |
| Science Comprehensive Education — Integrated — Bachelor of Arts |
200 |
| Minors |
201 |
| Actuarial Science Minor |
201 |
| Biology Minor |
201 |
| Chemistry Minor |
201 |
| Earth Science Minor |
201 |
| Geology Minor |
201 |
| Mathematics Minor |
201 |
| Physics Minor |
201 |
| Interdisciplinary Interests |
202 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant |
202 |
| Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometric |
202 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
203 |
| Interdisciplinary Programs |
204 |
| Mission Statement |
204 |
| Personal Requirements |
204 |
| Programs of Study |
204 |
| Cocurricular Opportunities |
204 |
| Career Opportunities |
204 |
| Honors Program |
204 |
| Individualized Studies — Bachelor of Arts |
205 |
| Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) |
205 |
| Air Force |
205 |
| Army |
206 |
| Liberal Arts — Bachelor of Arts |
207 |
| Cedarville Online |
208 |
| Welcome to Cedarville Online! |
209 |
| Mission |
209 |
| Admissions |
209 |
| Enrollment Deposit |
209 |
| Application Deadline |
209 |
| Orientation |
209 |
| Academic Information |
210 |
| Course Sequence |
210 |
| Schedule/Formats |
210 |
| Advising and Registration |
210 |
| Course Load |
210 |
| Course Attendance |
210 |
| Changing Program Modality |
210 |
| Change From an On-Campus Program to an Online Program |
210 |
| Transferring Into Cedarville |
210 |
| Transferring a Course Into Cedarville as a Current Student |
210 |
| Non-Traditional Courses |
210 |
| Auditing |
210 |
| Independent Studies |
210 |
| Out-of-Class Courses |
210 |
| Petitions and Student Complaints |
211 |
| Repeating Courses |
211 |
| Graduation |
211 |
| Honors |
211 |
| Student Life |
211 |
| Academic Support Services |
211 |
| Health and Wellness Services |
211 |
| Spiritual Life and Discipleship |
211 |
| Withdrawing From the University |
211 |
| Withdrawal for Military Reasons |
211 |
| Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act |
211 |
| General Education Requirements |
212 |
| Smart Start Program |
214 |
| Major Discovery Plan |
214 |
| Accounting — Bachelor of Science |
215 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies — Bachelor of Arts |
216 |
| Graduate Program Pathway Option for Biblical and Theological Studies |
216 |
| Communication — Bachelor of Arts |
217 |
| Finance — Bachelor of Science |
217 |
| Information Technology Management — Bachelor of Science |
218 |
| Management — Bachelor of Science |
219 |
| Primary (P–5) Education— Bachelor of Arts |
220 |
| Psychology — Bachelor of Arts |
221 |
| Sport Business Management — Bachelor of Arts |
221 |
| Costs and Financial Aid |
222 |
| Student Costs |
222 |
| Tuition — Undergraduate |
222 |
| Fees |
222 |
| Financial Aid |
222 |
| Drop/Add and Tuition Refund Schedule |
222 |
| 16-Week Course |
222 |
| Course Descriptions |
223 |
| Accounting (ACCT) |
224 |
| Air Force ROTC (AES) |
224 |
| Allied Health (ALHL) |
225 |
| Anthropology (ANTH) |
225 |
| Arabic Language (ARBC) |
226 |
| Art (ART) |
226 |
| Athletic Training (ATRN) |
228 |
| Biology (BIO) |
228 |
| Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism (BRDM) |
230 |
| Bible and Theology: Applied Theology (BTAT) |
232 |
| Bible and Theology: Biblical Languages (BTBL) |
234 |
| Bible and Theology: Biblical Studies (BTBS) |
234 |
| Bible and Theology: Christian Ministry (BTCM) |
234 |
| Bible and Theology: General Education (BTGE) |
236 |
| Bible and Theology: History and Theology (BTHT) |
236 |
| Bible and Theology: New Testament (BTNT) |
238 |
| Bible and Theology: Old Testament (BTOT) |
238 |
| Bible and Theology: Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) |
239 |
| Business Administration (BUS) |
240 |
| Conducting (CDMU) |
241 |
| Chemistry: General Education (CHEM) |
241 |
| Chemistry: Major (CHEM) |
241 |
| Chinese (CHN) |
242 |
| Music Class Studies (CLMU) |
242 |
| College Studies (COLL) |
243 |
| Communication Studies (COM) |
243 |
| Criminal Justice (CRJU) |
245 |
| Computer Science (CS) |
247 |
| Creative Writing (CWRT) |
248 |
| Cyber Operations (CY) |
248 |
| Data Science/Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) |
249 |
| Economics (ECON) |
250 |
| Primary (P–5) Education (EDEC) |
250 |
| Middle Childhood Education (EDMC) |
252 |
| Adolescent / Young Adult Education (EDSE) |
253 |
| Special Education (EDSP) |
254 |
| Education (EDUC) |
255 |
| Civil Engineering (EGCE) |
257 |
| Computer Engineering (EGCP) |
258 |
| Electrical Engineering (EGEE) |
260 |
| General Engineering (EGGN) |
262 |
| Mechanical Engineering (EGME) |
263 |
| English (ENG) |
266 |
| Entrepreneurship (ENTR) |
267 |
| Environmental Science (ENVS) |
268 |
| Earth Science (ESCI) |
268 |
| Exercise Science (EXSC) |
269 |
| Film (FILM) |
270 |
| Finance (FIN) |
270 |
| Forensic Science (FORS) |
271 |
| French (FREN) |
271 |
| General Biology (GBIO) |
271 |
| Geography (GEO) |
272 |
| Geology (GEOL) |
273 |
| General Mathematics (GMTH) |
274 |
| General Music (GMUS) |
274 |
| General Science (GSCI) |
275 |
| General Social Science (GSS) |
275 |
| History (HIST) |
276 |
| Music History (HLMU) |
277 |
| Honors (HON) |
278 |
| Humanities (HUM) |
278 |
| Industrial and Innovative Design (IDES) |
278 |
| Innovation (INNV) |
279 |
| International Studies (INTL) |
280 |
| Information Technology Management (ITM) |
281 |
| Journalism (JOUR) |
282 |
| Korean (KOR) |
283 |
| Keyboard Pedagogy (KPMU) |
283 |
| Liberal Arts (LART) |
284 |
| Linguistics (LING) |
284 |
| Literature (LIT) |
285 |
| Mathematics (MATH) |
287 |
| Molecular Biology (MBIO) |
289 |
| Media Production (MDPR) |
289 |
| Management (MGMT) |
291 |
| Army ROTC (MIL) |
292 |
| Marketing (MRKT) |
293 |
| Mathematics Education (MTED) |
294 |
| Music Education (MUED) |
294 |
| Nursing (NSG) |
295 |
| Physical Education Activity Courses (PEA) |
296 |
| Physical Education Fitness (PEF) |
296 |
| Music Performance (PFMU) |
297 |
| Physics: General Education (PHYS) |
297 |
| Physics: Major (PHYS) |
297 |
| Music Private Study (PLMU) |
298 |
| Political Science (POLS) |
299 |
| Prepharmacy (PPHR) |
300 |
| Public Administration (PUAD) |
300 |
| Professional Writing and Information Design (PWID) |
301 |
| Psychology (PYCH) |
301 |
| Science Education (SCED) |
303 |
| Sport Management (SMGT) |
304 |
| Sociology (SOC) |
304 |
| Spanish (SPAN) |
305 |
| Social Studies Education (SSED) |
306 |
| Social Work (SWK) |
306 |
| Songwriting (SWMU) |
308 |
| Music Theory (THMU) |
308 |
| Theatre (THTR) |
309 |
| Music Technology (TYMU) |
310 |
| Visual Communication Design (VCD) |
311 |
| Worship (WSHP) |
312 |
| Financial Information |
314 |
| Financial Information |
315 |
| University Financial Operation Policy |
315 |
| Student Costs* |
315 |
| Tuition — Undergraduate |
315 |
| Tuition — Dual Enrollment |
315 |
| Tuition Rates for the Industrial and Innovative Design (IID) Program at ICC in Columbus |
315 |
| Audit tuition |
315 |
| Fees |
315 |
| Summary of Costs — Undergraduate |
315 |
| Institutional Costs |
315 |
| Miscellaneous Costs |
315 |
| Financial Registration Policy |
315 |
| Making Payment |
316 |
| Notification of the University Bill |
316 |
| Invoices and Statements Online |
316 |
| Payment Penalties |
316 |
| Interest Rates |
316 |
| New Student Enrollment Deposit Refund |
316 |
| Withdrawal Refunds |
317 |
| Tuition |
317 |
| Tuition Refund Schedule |
317 |
| 14–16-Week Class |
317 |
| 12-Week Class |
317 |
| 8-Week Class |
317 |
| 4-Week Class |
317 |
| For classes 3 weeks or less |
317 |
| All Other Classes |
317 |
| Food/Meal Plan |
317 |
| Housing |
317 |
| Other Fees |
317 |
| Federal Title IV Funds, Policy and Regulations |
317 |
| Responsibility of the University |
318 |
| Responsibility of the student |
318 |
| Special Provisions for Books and Supplies |
318 |
| Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance |
318 |
| Deferred Payment Plan for Veterans |
319 |
| Military Tuition Assistance — Army, Air Force, National Guard |
319 |
| Financial Aid |
319 |
| General Information |
319 |
| Institutional Scholarships and Grants |
320 |
| Transfer Student Aid |
320 |
| Department Scholarships |
320 |
| Scholarship Funds |
320 |
| State Grant Programs |
320 |
| Choose Ohio First (STEMM) Scholarship |
320 |
| Governor’s Merit Scholarship |
320 |
| Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship |
320 |
| Ohio College Opportunity Grant |
320 |
| Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program |
320 |
| Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship |
320 |
| State Grant Refund Policy |
320 |
| Other State Grants |
320 |
| Federal Grants |
320 |
| Federal Pell Grant |
320 |
| Federal Pell Grant Enrollment and Eligibility Requirements |
320 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) |
320 |
| Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) |
321 |
| United States Military Scholarships |
321 |
| Army ROTC Scholarships |
321 |
| Air Force ROTC Scholarships |
321 |
| Donor-Funded Scholarships |
321 |
| Federal Direct Loans |
321 |
| Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans |
321 |
| Federal Parent PLUS Loans |
321 |
| Student Employment |
321 |
| Federal Work Study |
321 |
| Campus Employment |
321 |
| Off-Campus Employment |
321 |
| Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Recipients of Financial Aid |
321 |
| Policy |
321 |
| Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities |
322 |
| Student Rights |
322 |
| Student Responsibilities |
322 |
| Appendix |
323 |
| Board of Trustees |
324 |
| Officers |
324 |
| Term of Office Ending June 2027 |
324 |
| Term of Office Ending June 2028 |
324 |
| Term of Office Ending June 2029 |
324 |
| Emeriti |
324 |
| Administration |
324 |
| Cabinet |
324 |
| Chancellor |
324 |
| Other Faculty |
325 |
| Administrative Faculty |
325 |
| Library Faculty |
325 |
| Support Faculty |
325 |
| Administrative Staff |
325 |
| University Registrar Staff |
325 |
| Office of Student Development Staff |
325 |
| Correspondence |
325 |
| Doctrinal Statement |
326 |
| Statistical Information — Fall Semester 2025 |
327 |
| Index |
329 |
| Index |
329 |