2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

- Page 7 - Goals and Distinctives of Graduate Programs at Cedarville University The primary intention of all graduate programs at Cedarville University is to provide educational programs characterized by four distinctives: • Biblical integration . Consistent with the University’s primary mission to “provide an education consistent with biblical truth,” all graduate programs seek to integrate the “knowledge base” of their disciplines with the principles and precepts of Scripture. Students are encouraged to develop a biblically-based faith and life perspective concerning material presented in all graduate courses. • Practical intervention . Graduate programs at Cedarville University are created to meet the needs of Christians as they wrestle with the opportunities and challenges presented in a variety of profit and non-profit career fields. Students are encouraged to focus on problem-resolving approaches to real issues in all graduate courses. • Personal interaction . Graduate programs at Cedarville University are designed to promote interaction among students and teacher as a “learning community” committed to articulating, assessing and acting on ideas. Students are encouraged to engage in team-based cooperation in all graduate courses. • Technological innovation . Graduate programs at Cedarville University build upon the capabilities provided by the University’s CedarNet computer network to empower both program participants and instructors to calculate, communicate, collaborate and contribute more effectively and efficiently. Students are encouraged to aggressively use computer technology in course assignments and educational teaching environments. Revision as of 8/21/2003