2009-2010 Graduate Academic Catalog

Information in this document is intended to accurately represent the philosophy and process of graduate education at Cedarville University. However, the University reserves the right to change, without notice, statements in this catalog concerning policies, fees, curricula, course offerings, and other matters. 2009–10 Graduate Academic Catalog A Baptist University of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Programs Established in 1887 Introduction......................................................2 Profile.............................................................................. 2 History............................................................................. 2 Mission............................................................................ 2 Accreditation. .................................................................. 2 Distinctives...................................................................... 3 Campus Setting............................................................... 3 The Cedarville Graduate Experience..............3 Community Covenant...................................................... 3 Standards of Conduct. .................................................... 3 Admissions.......................................................4 General Information........................................................ 4 Standards........................................................................ 4 How to Apply................................................................... 4 Conditional Acceptance................................................... 5 Academic Information. ....................................5 Registration Process....................................................... 5 Drop/Add Policy............................................................... 5 Continuation As an Active Student.................................. 6 Withdrawal Policy............................................................ 6 Grading System. ............................................................. 6 Grade Points and Point Averages. .................................. 7 Probation and Suspension Policies................................. 7 Attendance...................................................................... 7 Controlling Catalog.......................................................... 8 Course Load.................................................................... 8 Repeating Courses. ........................................................ 8 Independent Study.......................................................... 8 Transfer Credits............................................................... 8 Transient Study............................................................... 8 Graduation Requirements and Procedure....................... 8 Second Graduate Degree............................................... 8 Student Responsibility. ................................................... 8 Academic Misconduct..................................................... 9 Academic Advising.......................................................... 9 Financial Information........................................9 University Financial Operating Policy.............................. 9 Financial Registration Policy........................................... 9 Making Payment. ............................................................ 9 Notification of the University Bill...................................... 9 Payment Penalties. ......................................................... 9 Interest Rates.................................................................. 9 Financial Aid.................................................................. 10 Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance..................................................................... 10 Refund and Withdrawal................................................. 10 Federal Refund. .............................................................11 Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans.......................11 Academic Programs........................................12 Master of Education...................................................... 12 Licensure and Certification. .......................................... 13 Admissions Standards. ................................................. 13 Admissions Process...................................................... 13 Background Checks for Clinical Experiences................ 13 Tuition Cost................................................................... 13 Financial Aid and Scholarships..................................... 13 Accreditation. ................................................................ 13 Academic Course Load................................................. 13 Transfer Credits............................................................. 13 Graduation Requirements............................................. 13 Program Delivery........................................................... 13 Housing for M.Ed . Students.......................................... 13 Campus Services............................................14 Summer Housing Information....................................... 14 Library........................................................................... 14 Computer Services. ...................................................... 14 Computer Help.............................................................. 14 E-mail............................................................................ 14 Recreation Center......................................................... 14 Food Services............................................................... 14 Campus Safety.............................................................. 15 Course Descriptions.......................................15 Contents