Page6 2010–11 Graduate Catalog Introduction Experience Admissions Academic Info. Financial Info. Master of Education Campus Services Course Descriptions How to Apply All forms including the admissions application are available at cedarville.edu/gradapply. 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 factors in evaluating your potential success in completing the graduate program. 2. Submit completed recommendation forms from the following: a. Church leader b. Supervisor/employer c. Professional reference 3. Request an official transcript to be sent to Cedarville University from each college and/or university attended. The transcript for your baccalaureate degree must indicate the month and date the degree was granted. 4. Submit the appropriate standardized test score as required by your particular field of study. The test must have been taken within the last five years prior to applying. See admissions standards listed under your particular field of study for required standardized test scores. Successful applicants 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. 5. International applicants coming from countries in which English is not the native language will need to demonstrate their proficiency in English by taking the TOEFL. Required scores on the TOEFL are a paper-based score of 550 or better, a computer-based score of 213 or better, or an Internet-based score of 80 or better. Cedarville University’s institution code for the TOEFL is 1151. The test must have been taken within the last five years unless the applicant has completed an entire baccalaureate or graduate program in residence in the United States. Applicants for graduate and professional programs may be interviewed by a member of the graduate admissions committee and, where beneficial, by representatives from the graduate program for which admission is being sought. The director of graduate admissions will be responsible for arranging these interviews. Applicants for graduate and first professional degree programs may be interviewed by a member of the graduate admissions committee and, where beneficial, by representatives from the graduate program for which admission is being sought. The director of graduate admissions will be responsible for arranging these interviews. Graduate and first professional degree programs at Cedarville University vary in regard to the competitiveness of the admissions process and the timeframe in which that process must be completed. Refer to the admissions requirements for your specific program for this information. Conditional Acceptance A graduate student may be granted conditional acceptance and permitted to take up to 11 credit hours (unless otherwise stipulated by the program area) for any of the following reasons: • Official copies of transcripts have not yet been received by the University. • Required entrance examination scores have not yet been received by the University. • The student’s academic record does not meet typical graduate admission standards but shows potential for success. The decision to grant conditional status is made by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Applicants should feel free to contact graduate admissions to check on the status of materials received. Academic Information Cedarville University graduate and first professional degree programs are designed to meet the professional, personal, and spiritual needs of adults who desire to honor God with their careers and lives. Truth from Scripture is integrated with the knowledge taught in each course to provide effective learning and enduring life values. The knowledge and skills learned from the curricular experiences provide adults with an excellent background for professional competence in their chosen fields. Academic Advising Each student is assigned to an academic advisor by the dean or the director of a particular graduate program. The academic advisor offers counsel concerning course scheduling. Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to registration, whenever an academic problem is encountered, or when considering any changes in their educational program. Registration Process Registration dates for each session are listed in the University academic calendar and on the graduate admissions website at cedarville.edu/graduate. Early registration periods may be designated for currently enrolled students. Registration materials are distributed online at least one semester prior to the respective registration periods. These materials include the appropriate registration forms, instructions, and a class schedule for the semester. Registration information, including available course offerings and sections, are available online at cedarville.edu/graduate.
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