2011-2012 Graduate Academic Catalog

The Cedarville University Graduate Catalog is published annually. While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the University reserves the right to change, without notice, statements in the catalog concerning policies, fees, curricula, course offerings, and other matters. 2011–12 Graduate Academic Catalog Introduction...................................................... 3 Profile............................................................................. 3 History........................................................................... 3 Mission.......................................................................... 3 Accreditation.................................................................. 3 Distinctives.................................................................... 4 Diversity Statement. ...................................................... 4 Campus Setting............................................................. 4 The Cedarville Graduate Experience.............. 5 Community Covenant.................................................... 5 Standards of Conduct.................................................... 5 Admissions....................................................... 6 Standards...................................................................... 6 How to Apply.................................................................. 6 Conditional Acceptance................................................. 6 Academic Information. .................................... 7 Academic Advising........................................................ 7 Registration Process...................................................... 7 Classification of Students.............................................. 7 Drop/Add Policy............................................................. 7 Continuation As an Active Student. ............................... 8 Withdrawal Policy. ......................................................... 8 Grading System............................................................. 8 Grade Points and Point Averages.................................. 9 Grade Appeal Process................................................... 9 Petitions and Student Complaints. ................................ 9 Petitions and Student Complaints. ................................ 9 Attendance. ................................................................... 9 Course Load.................................................................. 9 Repeating Courses........................................................ 9 Independent Study........................................................ 9 Transfer Credits............................................................. 9 Transient Study.............................................................10 Graduation Requirements. ...........................................10 Application for Graduation............................................10 Controlling Catalog.......................................................10 Student Responsibility..................................................10 Academic Integrity........................................................10 Financial Information......................................11 University Financial Operating Policy...........................11 Financial Registration Policy.........................................11 Making Payment...........................................................11 Notification of the University Bill...................................11 Payment Penalties........................................................11 Interest Rates...............................................................11 Financial Aid.................................................................11 Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance................................................................... 12 Refund and Withdrawal. .............................................. 12 Federal Refund............................................................ 12 Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans.................... 12 Campus Services........................................... 13 Summer Housing Information...................................... 13 Library......................................................................... 32 Computer Services...................................................... 13 Computer Help............................................................ 14 Recreation Center. ...................................................... 14 Food Services. ............................................................ 14 Campus Safety............................................................ 14 Master of Education....................................... 15 Master of Science in Nursing........................ 19 Course Descriptions...................................... 24 Appendix......................................................... 31 Board of Trustees......................................................... 31 Administration.............................................................. 31 Other Faculty............................................................... 32 Doctrinal Statement..................................................... 33 Index............................................................................ 34 Contents Home to 3,200 Christian students, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional, and graduate programs. Established in 1887