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2019-20 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction 1
A Word From Our President 2
History 2
About Cedarville 2
Profile 2
Mission and Objectives 2
Accreditation 3
Distinctives 3
Diversity Statement 3
Campus Setting 3
Facilities 4
Athletic and Recreation Center 4
Callan Athletic Center 4
Doden Field House 4
Fitness Center 4
University Medical Services 4
Centennial Library 4
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies 4
Dixon Ministry Center 4
Engineering and Science Center 4
Founders Hall 4
Graduate and Teaching Services 5
Hartman Hall 5
Health Sciences Center 5
Milner Business Administration Building 5
Stevens Student Center 5
Tyler Digital Communication Center 5
Admissions 6
Admissions 7
Admission Criteria 7
Degree Program Admission 7
Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission 7
Readmission 7
Admission Decisions 7
Unconditional Admission 7
Conditional Admission 7
Denied Admission 7
Deadlines and Notifications 8
Reservation Deposit 8
International Applicants (non-U.S. citizens) 8
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy 8
Academic Information 9
Academic Information 10
Graduate and Professional Education 10
Classification of Students 10
Student Responsibility 10
Academic Integrity 10
Controlling Catalog 11
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints 11
Academic Advising 11
Registration Process 11
Course Load 11
Attendance 11
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses 11
Drop/Add Policy 12
Continuation As an Active Student 12
Withdrawal Policy 12
Grading System 12
Grade Points and Point Averages 13
Grade Appeal Process 13
Repeating Courses 13
Academic Discipline Policies 13
Credit for Prior Learning 14
Other Types of Prior Learning Credit 14
Transfer Credits 14
Institutional Test-Out 14
Non-traditional Learning 14
Transient Study 14
Graduation Requirements 15
Intent to Graduate 15
Graduation with Distinction 15
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 15
Financial Information 15
University Financial Operating Policy 15
Financial Registration Policy 15
Making Payment 15
Invoices and Statements Online 15
Payment Penalties 15
Interest Rates 15
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 16
Withdrawal Refunds 16
Tuition Refund Schedule 16
Federal Refund 16
Federal Refund Policy for Financial Aid 16
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Recipients of Financial Aid 17
Policy 17
Student Rights 17
Student Responsibilities 17
Student Services 18
Support Services 19
Career Services 19
Counseling Services 19
Food Services 19
Healthcare and Medical Services 19
Information Technology 19
Library 20
Recreation Center 20
Campus Safety 20
Parking Registration 20
Graduate ID Cards 20
Security and Safety 20
Ministry Opportunities 20
Church Participation 20
Chapel 20
Personal Bible Study 20
The Lord’s Day 20
Marriage and Family 21
Global Outreach — International 21
Student Life 21
Spiritual Emphasis 21
Community Covenant 21
Intercollegiate Athletics 21
Campus Recreation 21
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 22
Master of Divinity 23
Mission 23
Areas of Focus 23
Program Objectives 23
Program Delivery 23
Program Prerequisites 23
Language Proficiency 23
Course Requirements 23
Character Colloquium 24
Admission Standards 24
Admission Process and Timeframe 24
Tuition and Fees 24
Financial Aid and Scholarships 24
Academic Advising 24
Course Sequencing 25
Course Load 25
Transfer Credits 25
Ministry Internship 25
Graduation Requirements 25
Intent to Graduate 25
Walking in Commencement 25
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 25
Center for Biblical Integration 25
Accelerated Master of Divinity 26
Mission 26
Areas of Focus 26
Program Objectives 26
Program Delivery 26
Program Prerequisites 26
Language Proficiency 26
Course Requirements 26
Advanced Master of Divinity 28
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: 28
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: 28
Program Prerequisites 28
Language Proficiency 28
Course Requirements 28
Master of Ministry 30
Mission 30
Areas of Focus 30
Program Objectives 30
Program Delivery 30
Course Requirements 30
Admission Standards 31
Admission Process and Timeframe 31
Tuition and Fees 31
Financial Aid and Scholarships 31
Academic Advising 31
Course Sequencing 31
Course Load 31
Transfer Credits 31
Ministry Internship 31
Capstone Internship Requirements 32
Graduation Requirements 32
Intent to Graduate 32
Walking in Commencement 32
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 32
Center for Biblical Integration 32
Faculty 33
School of Business Administration 34
Master of Business Administration 35
Purpose Statement 35
Values 35
Program Objectives 35
Program Delivery 35
Program Prerequisites 35
Course Requirements 35
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway 38
Prerequisites: 38
Accreditation 39
Admission Standards 39
Admission Process and Timeframe 39
Tuition and Fees 39
Financial Aid and Scholarships 39
Academic Advising 39
Course Sequencing 39
Course Load 39
Transfer Credits 39
Graduation Requirements 39
Intent to Graduate 39
Walking in Commencement 39
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management 40
Purpose Statement 40
Values 40
Program Objectives 40
Program Delivery 40
Course Requirements 40
Accreditation 40
Admission Standards 40
Admission Process and Timeframe 40
Tuition and Fees 40
Financial Aid 40
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration 41
Purpose Statement 41
Values 41
Program Objectives 41
Program Delivery 41
Course Requirements 41
Accreditation 41
Admission Standards 41
Admission Process and Timeframe 41
Tuition and Fees 41
Financial Aid 41
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management 42
Purpose Statement 42
Values 42
Program Objectives 42
Program Delivery 42
Course Requirements 42
Accreditation 42
Admission Standards 42
Admission Process and Timeframe 42
Tuition and Fees 42
Financial Aid 42
Faculty 43
School of Nursing 44
Master of Science in Nursing 45
Purpose Statement 45
Areas of Focus 45
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 45
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) 45
Nurse Educator (NE) 45
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 45
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) 45
Program Objectives 45
Program Delivery 45
Accreditation 45
Course Requirements 46
Areas of Focus Course Requirements 46
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 46
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements 48
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements 50
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements 52
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements 54
Certification 56
Licensure 56
Admission Standards 56
Admissions Process and Timeframe 56
Tuition and Fees 56
Financial Aid and Scholarships 56
Academic Advising 56
Course Sequencing 57
Course Load 57
Clinical Requirements 57
Transfer Credits 57
Graduation Requirements 57
Intent to Graduate 57
Walking in Commencement 57
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing 58
Purpose Statement 58
Program Objectives 58
Program Delivery 58
Course Requirements 58
Accreditation 58
Admission Standards 58
Admission Process and Timeframe 58
Tuition and Fees 58
Financial Aid 58
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education 59
Purpose Statement 59
Program Objectives 59
Program Delivery 59
Course Requirements 59
Accreditation 59
Admission Standards 59
Admission Process and Timeframe 59
Tuition and Fees 59
Financial Aid 59
Faculty 60
School of Pharmacy 61
Doctor of Pharmacy 62
Purpose Statement/Mission 62
Values 62
Program Objectives 62
Program Prerequisites 62
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum 63
Accreditation 64
Regional Accreditation 64
Admission Criteria 64
Admission Process 64
Tuition and Fees 65
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) 65
Financial Aid and Scholarships 65
Academic Advising 66
Graduation Requirements 66
Intent to Graduate 66
Walking in Commencement 66
Pharm.D./M.B.A Dual Degree 66
Purpose Statement 66
Course Requirements 66
Program Prerequisites 66
Program Delivery 66
Admission Standards 67
Faculty 67
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions 68
A 69
Accounting (ACCT) 69
Analytics (ANLT) 69
B 69
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) 69
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) 71
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) 71
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) 71
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) 72
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) 72
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) 73
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) 73
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 73
Business Administration (BUS) 73
C 74
Cybersecurity (CYBS) 74
E 74
Economics (ECON) 74
Education Reading Endorsement (EDR) 74
F 75
Finance (FIN) 75
H 75
Healthcare (HLCA) 75
I 75
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) 75
Information Technology Management (ITM) 76
M 76
Management (MGMT) 76
Marketing (MRKT) 77
N 77
Nursing (NSG) 77
P 81
Pharmacy (PHAR) 81
W 88
Appendix 89
Board of Trustees 90
Officers 90
Term of Office Ending June 2020 90
Term of Office Ending June 2021 90
Term of Office Ending June 2022 90
Emeriti 90
Administration 90
Cabinet 90
Chancellor 90
Other Faculty 91
Library 91
Administrative Staff 91
Graduate Admissions and Student Success 91
Student Life and Christian Ministries 91
University Registrar 91
Correspondence 91
Doctrinal Statement 92

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