2020-21 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 68 2020–21 Graduate Academic Catalog 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 acpe-accredit. org . 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 initial accreditation term granted for the Doctor of Pharmacy program extended 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 ( acpe-accredit.org ) . 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 candidates application 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). GPAs less than 3.0 considered. • Have earned a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite courses (see below). • Interview with School of Pharmacy faculty. • Verifiably meet the Technical Standards for students as outlined in the School of Pharmacy Professional Student Handbook ( cedarville.edu/pharmacy ) . • 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 (4) • Physics (4) with laboratory • Introduction to Biology (4) with laboratory • Human Anatomy and Physiology (8) with laboratory • Cell Biology (4) with laboratory • Microbiology (3) with laboratory • General education courses (18)* *General education courses must include courses selected from the following: Humanities, Social Behavioral Sciences, Economics, Bible, English, and 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 and submit a PharmCAS application, and a Cedarville University supplemental application (including all associated/requested materials as indicated within the PharmCAS application) via the Pharmacy College Application Service of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ( pharmcas ) . Successful candidates are invited to interview with School of Pharmacy faculty. Students are encouraged to apply beginning up to one year in advance of their intended enrollment in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.