2020-21 Graduate Academic Catalog

2020–21 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 3 Introduction Accreditation 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 ( ohiohighered.org ) The University and its degree programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( hlcommission.org ) . In addition, the following programs maintain specialized accreditation. • The Master of Business Administration degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). • 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/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 . Diversity Statement Cedarville University actively seeks to attract and serve a diverse group of Christian employees and students who exercise their spiritual calling to be agents of reconciliation, pursuing unity, peace, and community in an atmosphere that recognizes our union in Christ and celebrates the contributions of all who seek to follow Christ. To learn more about diversity at Cedarville, visit cedarville.edu/diversity . Campus Setting Cedarville University is located on 400 acres at the north edge of the village of Cedarville, Ohio, a quiet town with a population of approximately 4,000. Founded in 1816 at the junction of two state routes, the village and its surrounding area have long provided a wholesome environment for learning. This pleasant setting continues today. Downtown Cedarville features the historic Cedarville Opera House, Hearthstone Inn, a bank, haircutting establishments, post office, pharmacy, convenience store/gas station, a few restaurants, and two coffee shops. Within a mile of the University, Massie Creek and an adjacent park offer recreation and picnic facilities alongside the Little Miami Bike Trail. Rolling hills and farms border the village and University. This beautiful area, which extends westward to John Bryan State Park, has been recognized as one of the most scenic in the Midwest. Cedarville University is conveniently situated with easy access to shopping areas in the cities of Xenia, Beavercreek, Dayton, and Springfield. The University lies in the center of a triangle formed by three interstate highways, I-70, I-75, and I-71, and thus enjoys quick access to Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. These metropolitan areas offer fine dining, professional sporting events, concerts, and employment opportunities. Directions to Cedarville's campus can be found by visiting cedarville.edu/directions . Take a virtual tour of campus by visiting cedarville.edu/tour . Facilities The following University facilities serve the academic and student life needs of residential graduate students. To view the campus map, visit cedarville.edu/campusmap . Athletic and Recreation Center This complex features the Callan Athletic Center, Doden Field House, Fitness Center, and University Medical Services (UMS). It provides space for the departments of athletics, campus recreation, kinesiology and allied health, and UMS. Callan Athletic Center Constructed in 1981, the Callan Athletic Center includes the Stranahan Gymnasium, which seats nearly 3,000 fans and serves as the competition venue for basketball and volleyball programs, along with providing space for a variety of athletic team practices, intramural sports, and many other recreational activities. The entire facility features three full-length basketball courts, five volleyball courts, 10 badminton courts, nine team and general- use locker rooms, an athletics laundry facility, and a state-of-the- art athletics training room complex. The renovated second floor, opened in January 2003, includes six classrooms, an exercise science lab, and offices for coaches and faculty in the department of kinesiology and allied health. Doden Field House The Doden Field House is the largest section of the Recreation Center, added in 2003. This 60,000-square-foot area can host four basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts or two indoor soccer courts. It also includes three batting cages, a 200-meter track, and bleachers seating 1,000 spectators. The track is used for individual walking/jogging as well as for high school and college indoor track competitions. Cedarville’s annual commencement is held in the Field House, accommodating nearly 7,000 attendees. Cedarville University is located in the middle of a triangle formed by Interstates 70, 71, and 75. Springfield Dayton Columbus Cincinnati CEDARVILLE I-70 Rt. 72 I-75 Rt. 42 Rt. 72 I-71