2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 18 2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Ministry Admission Standards The Cedarville University Master of Ministry (M. Min.) program invites applications from qualified students who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to present a strong academic record, and who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet the following requirements: • Meet all program prerequisites. Students not meeting program prerequisites or admission standards may be considered for conditional admission to the program. • Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be offered in some cases. • Complete writing sample. (Instructions provided upon scheduled interview.) • Interview with a program representative. Admissions Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow steps 1–5 under “How to Apply” in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Qualifying applicants will be contacted for an interview with the program director or a program representative. A writing sample is required in the interview process. Application decisions are generally made by the leadership of the M.Min. program within two weeks after the candidate interview. University Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the M.Min. program for the 2015–16 academic year is $438 per semester credit hour. The graduation fee for the M.Min. program for the 2015–16 academic year is $100. Financial Aid and Scholarships Federal aid is available to students who meet established requirements and complete the required forms. Institutional scholarships are also available. For additional information, visit cedarville.edu/gradaid. Academic Advising Each student is assigned an academic advisor by the program director. 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. Degree-seeking students may review their academic program progression by selecting the Progress Tab option in Student Planning at cedarville.edu/studentplanning . The program director will work with each student individually to construct a uniquely complimentary ministry internship. Course Sequencing The M.Min. program may be completed in as little as one year. Review the program website for information about full-time and part-time completion options. Course Load Assuming that proficiency requirements have been satisfied, a minimum of 38 semester hours is required for graduation. Repeating Courses The general requirements for repeating graduate course work apply to the M.Min. program. Transfer Credits In addition to the general requirements for the transfer of graduate credits, students may transfer up to nine semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited program into this program. Any transfer courses must be graduate level, completed with a grade of B (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or higher, and must be similar in content to courses offered by the School of Biblical and Theological Studies. Courses must have been completed within the past seven years. Transfer credit is not included in the cumulative gradepoint average. To request transfer credit, send an official transcript directly from the transfer institution to the Office of the Registrar at Cedarville University. Once the official transcript is received, the program director will evaluate the transfer request. The Office of the Registrar will send a notification email when approved transfer credits have been added to the transcript. Ministry Internship A part-time ministry internship serves as the capstone experience for the M.Min. program. This mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the direction of a qualified field mentor takes place following all program course work. This experience lasts approximately eight weeks, and the requirements include: • Developing a personal philosophy of ministry • Weekly journal to evaluate personal ministry strengths and weaknesses • Reading reaction papers • Teaching observation, planning, experience, and self- evaluation • Individual mentor/mentee relationships • Leadership development and observation The Program Director will work alongside students to craft a meaningful internship experience. The field mentors are required to complete a training and equipping session to ensure that course objectives are met and that students have a rich and profitable experience. Capstone Internship Requirements In order to begin the ministry internship, a M.Min. student must have completed all degree course work, met the biblical language proficiency, have a 3.0 GPA or better, and may not have grades of incomplete. Graduation Requirements Completion of all listed requirements for a program, including a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 within the given program is required to be certified for graduation. All requirements for the degree must be completed within five years after matriculation in the program. Program Delivery This M.Min program will be offered in a classroom format culminating in an off-site ministry internship.