Table of Contents 1 36

2011-2012 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction 3
Profile 3
History 3
Mission 3
Glorify God 3
Think Broadly and Deeply 3
Communicate Effectively 3
Develop Academically and Professionally 3
Engage for Christ 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
Reservation Deposit 6
Academic Information 7
Academic Advising 7
Registration Process 7
Classification of Students 7
Drop/Add Policy 7
Online Courses 7
Fall and Spring Saturday-Only Format 7
Summer Modules 8
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
Probation and Suspension Policies 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
Student Rights 11
Student Responsibilities 11
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 12
Refund and Withdrawal 12
Online Courses 12
Fall and Spring Saturday-Only Classes 12
Summer One-, Two-, and Three-Week Modules 12
Federal Refund 12
Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans 12
Withdrawal date 12
Percentage of the payment period or period of enrollment completed 12
Calculation of Title IV assistance earned 12
Calculation of Title IV assistance not earned 13
Difference between amounts earned and amounts received 13
Responsibility of the university 13
Responsibility of the student 13
Order of return of Title IV funds 13
Campus Services 13
Summer Housing Information 13
Library 13
Computer Services 13
Computer Help 14
E-mail 14
Recreation Center 14
Food Services 14
Campus Safety 14
Parking Registration 14
Graduate ID Cards 14
Security and Safety 14
Master of Education 15
Mission 16
Program Outcomes 16
Course Requirements 16
Licensure and Certification 16
Accreditation 16
Admissions Standards 17
Admissions Process and Timeframe 17
Background Checks for Clinical Experiences 17
Tuition Cost 17
Financial Aid and Scholarships 17
Course Load 17
Graduate Courses for Undergraduates 17
Is the GRE Required? 17
Repeating M.Ed. Courses 18
Transfer Credits 18
Thesis/Project Requirements 18
Graduation Requirements 18
Program Delivery 18
Schedules 18
Delivery Formats 18
Housing 18
Faculty 18
Master of Science in Nursing 19
Mission 20
Areas of Focus 20
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 20
Global Health Ministries (GHM) 20
Nurse Educator 20
Program Outcomes 20
General Course Requirements 21
Areas of Focus Course Requirements 21
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 21
Global Health Ministries (GHM) Course Requirements 21
Nurse Educator Course Requirements 21
Licensure/Certification 22
Admissions Standards 22
Admissions Process 22
Tuition Cost 22
Financial Aid and Scholarships 22
Academic Advising 22
Accreditation 22
Academic Course Load 22
Clinical Requirements 22
Transfer Credits 23
Graduation Requirements 23
Program Delivery 23
Housing Options 23
Faculty 23
Course Descriptions 24
Board of Trustees 31
Officers 31
Term of Office Ending June 2012 31
Term of Office Ending June 2013 31
Term of Office Ending June 2014 31
Emeriti 31
Administration 31
Administrative Council 31
Appendix 31
Academic Council 32
Other Faculty 32
Library 32
Doctrinal Statement 33
Index 34

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTM4ODY=