2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

GRADUATE PROGRAMS 3
A Baptist University of Arts, Sciences and Professional programs 3
INTRODUCTION TO CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 3
University Profile 3
History 3
Purpose and Objectives 5
Recognition, Certification, and Accreditation 5
The Setting 6
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Goals and Distinctives of Graduate Programs at Cedarville University 7
Admission to Graduate Programs at Cedarville University 7
Application steps and standards for those seeking courses as non-degree seeking students 8
additonal Application Standards for those seeking to enter a degree program 8
additional Application Steps for Admission to Graduate degree programs 9
Standards of Conduct 10
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FINANCIAL DETAILS 10
University Financial Operating Policy 10
Student Costs (as of November 2002.) 11
Estimated Annual Costs (Fall 2003) 11
Financial Registration Policy 11
Notification of the University Bill 11
Forms of Payment 11
Payment Penalties 11
Interest Rates 11
Payment Options 12
Withdrawal Refunds: Tuition and Course Fees 12
Federal Refund Policy 12
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 14
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Financial Aid 14
Student Rights 14
Student Responsibilities 15
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SUMMER HOUSING INFORMATION 15
RESIDENCE HALLS 15
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GRADUATE PROGRAM GOVERNANCE 15
Director of Graduate Programs 16
Graduate Program Committee 16
Graduate Admissions Committee 16
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION 17
Academic Advising 17
Academic Course Load 17
Academic probation and suspension 17
Academic Misconduct 18
Adding and dropping a Course 18
Attendance in class 19
Continuation as an active student 19
Classification of Students 20
Controlling Bulletin 20
Grading System 21
Grade Points and Point Averages 21
Independent Study 23
Registration for classes 24
Repeating Courses 24
Second Graduate Degree 24
Student responsibility 24
Transfer Credit 25
Transient Study 25
Withdrawing from the University 25
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MASTER OF EDUCATION 26
Degree Summary 26
Detailed Course Requirements 26
Scheduling 28
Special Considerations for the M. Ed. Degree 28
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Master of Education Course Descriptions 29

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