2012-2013 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. 2012–13 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 Cedarville Covenant...................................................... 5 Standards of Conduct.................................................... 5 Admissions....................................................... 6 Standards...................................................................... 6 How to Apply.................................................................. 6 Conditional Admissions................................................. 6 Reservation Deposit...................................................... 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 Probation and Suspension Policies............................... 9 Attendance. ................................................................... 9 Course Load.................................................................. 9 Repeating Courses........................................................ 9 Independent Study........................................................ 9 Transfer Credits............................................................10 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................................................................ 12 Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance................................................................... 12 Refund and Withdrawal. .............................................. 12 Federal Refund............................................................ 13 Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans.................... 13 Campus Services........................................... 14 Summer Housing Information...................................... 14 Library......................................................................... 14 Information Technology. .............................................. 14 Computer Help............................................................ 14 Email. .......................................................................... 14 Recreation Center. ...................................................... 14 Food Services. ............................................................ 14 Campus Safety............................................................ 14 Master of Education....................................... 15 Master of Science in Nursing........................ 20 Doctorate of Pharmacy.................................. 25 Course Descriptions...................................... 31 Appendix......................................................... 45 Board of Trustees......................................................... 45 Administration.............................................................. 45 Other Faculty............................................................... 46 Doctrinal Statement..................................................... 47 Contents Home to 3,400 Christian students, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional, and graduate programs. Established in 1887