The History and Operation of Cedarville College

9 changes have been made to improve the offerings at the college. Due to the fact that the college does not have a $ 500, 000 endowment, it is unable to receive authorization from the State Department of Educa– tion to offer certified teacher-training. In view of the shortage of teachers in our country and the desire of many of our young people in our churches to train for the teaching profession, every attempt has been made by the college to provide this type of training for the many who are interested in it. Central State College has been interested in helping Cedarville face this problem, and the two Schools together, have worked out a program whereby a student may take at least three years of training at Cedarville, then transfer his credits to Central State and complete his requirements for a teacher's certification. Upon his completion of these requirements the s·tudent then is granted the B. S. ·degree in Education from the State school. The credits earned at Central State are transferred to Cedarville, and Cedarville grants a B. A. degree to this student in his teaching field. This cooperative program has been the means of encouraging many of our own young people who would otherwise go to other denominational schools, to come to Cedarville for training in the teaching profession. Last year, the college began a program in the field of Busi– ness Administration. A number of young people in the churches served by this college, have indicated an interest in this program. When college classes began last fall, this new department registered twenty-seven majors. Since that time, other young people have indi– cated interest in a degree in Business Administration. In view of our limited facilities, we believe it advisable from

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