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2014–15 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Graduate Programs
Introduction
Introduction
Profile
Cedarville University is an accredited Christ-centered, Baptist
university of arts, sciences, graduate, and professional programs.
Since its founding, Cedarville has coupled a balanced liberal
arts program with a conservative, theological position in regard
to doctrine and biblical living. All classes are taught by dedicated
Christian professors who integrate the knowledge of their
respective fields with biblical perspectives.
History
Cedarville College was established on January 26, 1887,
through the vision of five godly men who dreamed of a college
that would provide Christian young people with education that was
offered within a spiritual framework. Affiliated with the Reformed
Presbyterian Church, the College attracted many area students
and built its first building, “Old Main,” now called “Founders Hall,”
in 1895. Year after year, Cedarville attracted a record number
of students and soon gained a reputation not only for its Bible
teaching but also for its liberal arts program.
The turbulence of the first 50 years of the 20th century led to
hard times for the College. Following WWII and one final attempt
at revitalization, the trustees realized that the enrollment could not
support expenses. The College would have to find another church
group to assume its operation or close its doors.
At that time the trustees of the Baptist Bible Institute of
Cleveland, Ohio, were seeking a campus on which to expand.
Hearing of Cedarville College, they visited the campus and were
convinced that Cedarville was the site that God had chosen for
their school. Upon mutual agreement by both trustee boards,
ownership of the College was transferred on April 4, 1953.
Cedarville College became a Baptist college of arts and sciences.
James T. Jeremiah, the pastor who first suggested the Baptist
Bible Institute-Cedarville College connection, was called to be the
College’s President.
Soon the College was alive and flourishing. By 1959, the
enrollment had grown to 255. Faculty, staff, and facilities were
added. Six years later the student body had nearly tripled to 763.
By the end of Dr. Jeremiah’s 25-year tenure as President in 1978,
the College’s enrollment had grown to more than 1,200 students.
Paul Dixon was then called to lead Cedarville College. Through
his leadership, the College flourished in every area, with nearly
3,000 students, more than 100 programs of study, and many new
facilities.
During the 1998–99 school year, the College initiated its first
graduate degree program and, in 2002, graduated its first class to
receive the Master of Education degree.
In April of 2000, the Board of Trustees voted to change the
designation of the institution from college to university effective
September 1, 2000. During the presidency of Dr. William Brown
from 2001 to 2013, graduate programs grew at the master’s level
and our first doctorate program was added in pharmacy.
In fall of 2013, the University welcomed Dr. Thomas White as
the 10th President and is looking forward to continued growth
in the programs and services of Cedarville University. To learn
more about the history of Cedarville, visit
cedarville.edu/
cedarvillehistory
.
Mission
Cedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community
equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an
education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth.
The University achieves its mission by accomplishing
the following objectives or “portrait statements” that reflect
characteristics of a Cedarville University graduate:
Glorify God
The Cedarville graduate exemplifies devotion to the triune God,
Christlike character, and faithfulness to the teachings of the
Scriptures.
Think Broadly and Deeply
The Cedarville graduate evaluates ideas, practices, and theories
across disciplines within the framework of God’s revelation.
Communicate Effectively
The Cedarville graduate listens well, and produces and delivers
clear, compelling, accurate, and truthful messages in a relevant,
respectful manner.
Develop Academically and Professionally
The Cedarville graduate demonstrates competence and integrity
in academic and professional endeavors.
Engage for Christ
The Cedarville graduate lives to further the mission of Christ in the
world as an active influence in spiritual, moral, professional, and
social spheres.
Accreditation
Cedarville University is a four-year and graduate degree-
granting institution chartered by the state of Ohio and certified by
the Ohio Board of Regents, web: ohiohighered.org.
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
ncahlc.org, phone: 312-263-0456.
Accreditation information for individual programs is included in
the academic programs section in this catalog.
Cedarville University also holds membership in the Council
for Christian Colleges and Universities. For a listing of additional
memberships and program-specific recognitions, visit
cedarville.
edu/accreditations
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