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2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction

About Cedarville

About Cedarville

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 fifty 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 authorized

by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, web:

ohiohighered. org .

The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

( hlcommission.org

), phone: 312-263-0456.

The Master of Education degree program is accredited by

the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education

(NCATE).

The Master of Science in Nursing degree program is accredited

by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The Doctor of Pharmacy degree program is accredited by the

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

More information regarding accreditation for individual programs

is included in the academic programs section in this catalog and

at

cedarville.edu/about/accreditation .

Cedarville University also holds membership in the Association

of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and the National

Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).

For a listing of additional memberships, visit

cedarville.edu/ memberships .