2006-2008 Bulletin of the Graduate Programs

- Page 23 - Revision as of 10/11/2006 G RADUATION R EQUIREMENTS At this time Cedarville University is authorized to offer a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with degree concentrations in curriculum, educational administration, CIPD, and instruction. The University is also authorized to grant a Master of Science in Administration (MSA) degree with career concentrations in organizational leadership and communication, educational administration, and nonprofit administration. However, this program is currently not active. The university is the process of seeking approval to offer a Master of Science in Nursing. Program approval is anticipated in 2006. A degree candidate should carefully study the requirements for his/her desired degree as well as the special requirements for graduation found in this bulletin. Careful attention to these requirements will enable the student to avoid doing unnecessary work. Students are responsible to see that graduation requirements are met. Requirements for the M.Ed. degree are listed below. A student must: • Meet all admission and proficiency requirements. • Complete 34-semester hours as specified in the program design in good academic standing. A minimum of 21 semester hours of the course requirements must be taken from Cedarville University. • Maintain the following grade performance standards: • Sustain an overall cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.0. • Complete all requirements for the degree within seven years after matriculation in the program (unless the student’s program specifies a shorter period of time). Courses completed more than seven years prior to the date of graduation cannot be used to meet the graduation requirements without the written approval of the director of graduate programs. Requests for such permission must provide explicit evidence regarding why the content of these out-of-date courses is still a viable part of the student’s graduate program, and how the student has kept up-to-date with current content in those courses. Extension of the time to complete degree requirements will be granted rarely and only if steady progress toward a degree is evident AND if there are clearly extenuating circumstances beyond control of the student. • Complete a timely application for commencement which will include a Graduation Audit by the Graduate Office to verify completion of all program requirements • Submit an application for graduation by February 1 st of the year he/she plans to graduate to participate in the spring commencement ceremony. This includes spring graduates as well as those who may complete their graduate programs in the fall. • Pay any applicable graduation fees. I NDEPENDENT S TUDY On occasion special student circumstances may suggest that an independent study course option should be considered. Such an option might recognize opportunities to explore areas not covered in normal course structure rewarding self-motivated students and encouraging joint study by faculty and students on specialized projects.