2006-2008 Bulletin of the Graduate Programs

- Page 8 - Revision as of 10/11/2006 ADMISSION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY 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. S TANDARDS 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. Cedarville University invites applications for its graduate programs from college graduates who are able to present strong academic records and a testimony of faith in Jesus Christ . Applicants to Cedarville University Graduate Programs generally have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university, or an institution specially recognized by Cedarville University. • Undergraduate GPA: Successful applicants for the M.Ed. degree typically have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of at least 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. • Experience/licensure: Successful applicants to the M. Ed. program typically have a minimum of two years of successful full-time teaching experience beyond the conclusion of the baccalaureate degree and a valid teaching certificate or the equivalent, such as an expired or out-of-state license. • National exam scores: Successful applicants to Cedarville University Graduate Programs typically have received competitive scores on their program-appropriate nationally standardized exams. The organizations sponsoring these national exams explicitly discourage the use of absolute cutoff scores and urge all educational institutions to consider the scores within the context of the student’s entire application package. Accordingly, scores from nationally standardized exams will be considered along with other factors in making final admission decisions. Students seeking to enter the MSA program typically take the GMAT exam. Students seeking to enter the M.Ed. program typically take the GRE exam. A PPLICATION STEPS (1) Complete and submit the Graduate Programs Application for Admission along with a $30 non-refundable application fee. The essay section should be typed (1000- word maximum). The essay will be used to assess both content and communication