2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

- Page 8 - Admission to Graduate Programs at Cedarville University Cedarville University invites applications for its graduate programs from college graduates who are able to present strong academic records and a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ . Admission to Cedarville University Graduate Programs is managed by the director of graduate programs. Some programs have distinctive requirements, but the application process is similar. All admissions are competitive and reflect the judgment of the Graduate Admissions Committee relative to the expectation that a student will successfully complete the particular program for which admission is sought. ADDITONAL A PPLICATION S TANDARDS FOR THOSE SEEKING TO ENTER A DEGREE PROGRAM The Graduate Admissions Committee admits students it believes are most likely to graduate and who offer the most potential to contribute positively to the university community. The Graduate Admissions Committee carefully considers each applicant’s total record , seeking to make admission decisions that will result in the best fit between the applicant’s interests and abilities and the University’s expectations and values. A PPLICATION STEPS AND STANDARDS FOR THOSE SEEKING COURSES AS NON - DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS Students with a bachelor’s degree or higher may receive permission to take up to twelve hours of graduate course credit without entering into an actual degree program. • Degree: Successful applicants to Cedarville University Graduate Programs typically have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university, or an institution specially recognized by Cedarville University. (1) Complete and submit the Graduate Study Application along with a $20.00 non- refundable application fee. (2) Complete and submit the Pastor/Church Leader Recommendation . • Undergraduate GPA: Successful applicants for the M. Ed. degree typically have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). Successful applicants for the MSA degree typically have a cumulative undergraduate grade- point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be offered in some cases where the overall grade- point average in the last 60 hours of coursework is at least a 2.5. (3) Send a copy of the transcript where the student’s undergraduate degree was earned. The transcript must indicate the month and date the degree was earned. (4) International students must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test scores when English is a second language. Typically a score of at least 600 is required and the test must have been taken within the last five years, unless they completed an entire baccalaureate or graduate program in residence in the United States. Revision as of 8/21/2003 • Experience/licensure: Successful applicants to the non-education administrative-oriented graduate