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School of Pharmacy Accreditation
Accreditation
Regional Accreditation
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
and has approved the University to award the doctor of pharmacy
degree.
Cedarville University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy
program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL
60503, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652, website
Accreditation Disclosure Explanation
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
accredits Doctor of Pharmacy programs offered by Colleges and
Schools of Pharmacy in the United States and selected non-
U.S. sites. For a Doctor of Pharmacy program offered by a new
College or School of Pharmacy, ACPE accreditation generally
involves three steps: Precandidate accreditation status, Candidate
accreditation status, and Full accreditation status. Precandidate
accreditation status denotes a developmental program that is
expected to mature in accord with stated plans and within a
defined time period. Precandidate accreditation status is awarded
to a new program of a College or School of Pharmacy that has not
yet enrolled students in the professional program and authorizes
the program to admit its first class. Candidate accreditation status
is awarded to a Doctor of Pharmacy program that has students
enrolled but has not yet had a graduating class. Full accreditation
status is awarded to a program that has met all ACPE standards
for accreditation and has graduated its first class. Graduates of a
class designated as having Candidate accreditation status have
the same rights and privileges of those graduates from a fully
accredited program. ACPE conveys its decisions to the various
boards of pharmacy and makes recommendations in accord
with its decisions. It should be noted, however, that decisions
concerning eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity
reside with the respective state boards of pharmacy in accordance
with their state statutes and administrative rules.
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Board of Directors reviewed the Doctor of Pharmacy program of
the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy for purposes of
advancing the program from Candidate status to Accredited status
at its June 23–25, 2016, meeting. This review was based upon due
consideration of the Evaluation Team Report dated March 15–17,
2016, the School’s self-study, and other communications received
from the institution. Following discussion of the program, it was
the decision of the Board that Accredited Status be granted to
the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The accreditation term granted
for the Doctor of Pharmacy program extends until June 30, 2018,
which is the customary two-year term for a new program receiving
Accredited status.
For an explanation of ACPE accreditation process, consult the
office of the Dean (937-766-7480) or ACPE ).
This document will be regularly updated to reflect any changes in
status.
Admission Criteria
Cedarville University invites applications for the Pharm.D.
program from Cedarville undergraduate students pursuing the
Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical sciences degree, and
students from accredited baccalaureate programs who will have
completed all prepharmacy prerequisite courses by the fall
semester of intended enrollment who are able to present a strong
academic record and a testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. Each
candidate will be reviewed on an individual basis.
In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the
Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet
the following requirements:
• Meet all program prerequisites. Students not meeting program
prerequisites or admission standards may be considered for
conditional admission to the program.
• Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at
least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). GPA’s less than 3.0 considered.
• Have earned a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite
courses (see below).
• Have earned a Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
score in at least the 50th percentile.
• Interview with School of Pharmacy faculty.
• Verifiably meet the Technical Standards for students as
outlined in the School of Pharmacy Professional Student
Handbook .
• Be fully eligible for, and receive, a Pharmacy Intern License
from the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy by the beginning of
the fall semester of the first professional year.
Prerequisite courses for all applicants:
Course (semester credits)
• English composition (3)
• Speech (3)
• General Chemistry (8) with laboratory
• Organic Chemistry (8) with laboratory
• Calculus I (4)
• Physics (4) with laboratory
• BioStatistics (3)
• Introduction to Biology (4) with laboratory
• Human Structure and Function (8) with laboratory
• Cell Biology (4) with laboratory
• Immunology (3)
• Microbiology (3) with laboratory
• Pharmacy Calculations* (1)
• General education courses (18)**
*Can be completed at Cedarville University during the summer prior to enrollment in
Doctor of Pharmacy program
**General education courses must include: Humanities, Social Behavioral Sciences,
Economics, Bible, English Literature (18).
Admission Process
Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program is a competitive
process (with limited capacity).
Undergraduate Preferred Admission: Students who have
Preferred Admission status in the School of Pharmacy (see
Cedarville University Undergraduate Catalog for details regarding
Preferred Admission) must apply for admission to the Doctor of
Pharmacy program during the fall semester of their final year of
undergraduate education. Students must complete and submit the
Doctor of Pharmacy Program Application for Preferred Admission
Students, including all associated/requested materials, and
interview with School of Pharmacy faculty.
General Admission: Students who have completed the
prerequisite courses from an accredited institution and desire
admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program must complete