2006-2008 Bulletin of the Graduate Programs

- Page 5 - Revision as of 10/11/2006 P URPOSE AND O BJECTIVES Since its establishment, the purpose of Cedarville University has remained the same: to offer an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. To achieve this purpose, the University seeks to accomplish the following objectives: 1. To undergird the student in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, and to stimulate each student to evaluate knowledge in the light of scriptural truth. 2. To encourage growth in Christian character in each student and to help the student accept responsibility in faithful Christian service. 3. To increase the student’s awareness of the world of ideas and events which are influencing our contemporary culture, and to prepare the student to knowledgeably participate in our society. 4. To enable the student to develop sound critical and analytical reasoning. 5. To provide sufficient opportunities for students to practice the skills of communication. 6. To offer opportunities for academic specialization and preparation for graduate study, and to assist the student in selecting and preparing for a vocation. 7. To foster the student’s appreciation of, and participation in, wholesome a vocational and cultural activities. R ECOGNITION , C ERTIFICATION , AND A CCREDITATION The University is a four-year and graduate degree-granting institution chartered by the State of Ohio and certified by the Ohio Board of Regents. The University is approved by the Ohio State Department of Education for the education and certification of both elementary and secondary teachers at both the undergraduate and masters levels. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree and the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). The Bachelor of Science in Social Work program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). The Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Bachelor of Arts in Music program, the Bachelor of Music programs, and the Bachelor of Music Education programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The University holds membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2502, 312- 263-0456. This recognition signifies that the University is accredited for both undergraduate and masters-level degrees. The University also holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, the Ohio College Association, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC). Information concerning accrediting agencies and respective accreditation requirements is available in the Office of the Academic Vice President.