2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog

Graduate Programs 1
Introduction 2
Profile 2
History 2
Mission 2
Accreditation 2
Distinctives 3
Diversity Statement 3
Campus Setting 3
The Cedarville Graduate Student Experience 4
Cedarville Covenant 4
Standards of Conduct 4
Graduate Admissions 5
Admission Criteria 5
Graduate Admission Decisions 5
Deadlines and Notifications 6
International Applicants 6
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy 6
Reservation Deposit 6
Academic Information 6
Academic Advising 6
Registration Process 6
Classification of Students 7
Drop/Add Policy 7
Continuation As an Active Student 7
Withdrawal Policy 8
Grading System 8
Grade Points and Point Averages 8
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
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses 10
Graduation Requirements 10
Application for Graduation 10
Controlling Catalog 11
Student Responsibility 11
Academic Integrity 11
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 11
Financial Information 12
University Financial Operating Policy 12
Financial Registration Policy 12
Making Payment 12
Invoices and Statements Online 12
Payment Penalties 12
Interest Rates 12
Financial Aid 12
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 13
Withdrawal Refunds 13
Tuition Refund Schedule 13
Federal Refund 13
Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans 13
Campus Services 14
Summer Housing Information 14
Library 14
Information Technology 15
Computer Help 15
Email 15
Recreation Center 15
Food Services 15
Campus Safety 15
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 16
Master of Ministry 17
Mission 17
Areas of Focus 17
Program Outcomes 17
Program Prerequisites 17
Bible 17
Language Proficiency 17
Course Requirements 17
Character Colloquium 17
Admission Standards 18
Admissions Process and Timeframe 18
Tuition and Fees 18
Financial Aid and Scholarships 18
Academic Advising 18
Course Sequencing 18
Course Load 18
Repeating Courses 18
Transfer Credits 18
Ministry Internship 18
Capstone Internship Requirements 18
Graduation Requirements 18
Program Delivery 18
Faculty 19
School of Business Administration 20
Master of Business Administration 21
Purpose Statement 21
Values 21
Program Objectives 21
Program Prerequisites 21
Course Requirements 21
Operations Management Concentration Course Requirements 21
Accreditation 22
Admission Criteria 22
Tuition and Fees 22
Financial Aid and Scholarships 22
Academic Advising 22
Course Sequencing 22
Course Load 22
Transfer Credits 22
Graduation Requirements 22
Program Delivery 22
M.B.A./Pharm.D. Dual Degree 23
Purpose Statement 23
Course Requirements 23
Program Prerequisites 23
Program Admission Criteria 23
Faculty 23
School of Education 24
Master of Education 25
Purpose Statement 25
Program Objectives 25
Program Prerequisites 25
Master of Education Course Requirements 25
Is the GRE Required? 26
Licensure and Certification 26
Accreditation 26
Admission Criteria 26
Background Checks for Clinical Experiences 26
Tuition and Fees 26
Financial Aid and Scholarships 26
Course Sequencing 26
Hours Required for the Degree 26
Transfer Credits 27
Capstone Requirements 27
Continuing Research Registration 27
Graduation Requirements 27
Program Delivery 27
Schedules 27
Certificate Options 27
Purpose Statement 27
Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate 28
Program Objectives 28
Course Requirements 28
Licensure and Certification 28
Admission Criteria 28
Course Sequencing 28
Clinical Requirements 28
Transfer Credits 28
Graduation Requirements 28
Reading Endorsement 29
Program Objectives 29
Program Prerequisites 29
Course Requirements 29
Licensure and Certification 29
Admission Criteria 29
Course Sequencing 29
Clinical Requirements 29
Transfer Credits 29
Graduation Requirements 29
Faculty 30
Emeritus 30
School of Nursing 31
Master of Science in Nursing 32
Purpose Statement 32
Areas of Focus 32
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 32
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) 32
Program Objectives 32
Program Prerequisites 33
Course Requirements 33
Areas of Focus Course Requirements 33
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 33
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements 33
Licensure and Certification 33
Accreditation 34
Admission Criteria 34
Admission Process 34
Tuition and Fees 34
Financial Aid and Scholarships 34
Academic Advising 34
Course Sequencing 34
Course Load 34
Clinical Requirements 34
Transfer Credits 34
Graduation Requirements 34
Program Delivery 34
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing 35
Purpose Statement 35
Program Objectives 35
Course Requirements 35
Accreditation 35
Admission Criteria 35
Tuition Cost 35
Financial Aid 35
Program Delivery 35
Faculty 36
School of Pharmacy 37
Doctor of Pharmacy 38
Purpose Statement/Mission 38
Values 38
Program Objectives 38
Program Prerequisites 38
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum 39
Accreditation 40
Regional Accreditation 40
Admission Criteria 40
Admission Process 40
Tuition and Fees 41
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition & Program Costs) 41
Financial Aid and Scholarships 41
Academic Advising 41
Graduation Requirements 41
Faculty 42
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions 43
A 44
Accounting (ACCT) 44
B 44
Biblical Education — General Studies (BEGS) 44
Biblical Studies — New Testament (BENT) 44
Biblical Studies — Old Testament (BEOT) 44
Biblical Studies — Practical Theology (BEPT) 44
Biblical Studies — Theology (BETH) 45
Business Administration (BUS) 45
E 45
Economics (ECON) 45
Education Curriculum Studies (ECS) 45
Education Administration (EDA) 46
Education Reading Endorsement (EDR) 47
Education General (EDU) 47
F 48
Finance (FIN) 48
I 48
Information Technology Management (ITM) 48
M 49
Management (MGMT) 49
Marketing (MRKT) 49
N 49
Nursing (NSG) 49
P 52
Pharmacy (PHAR) 52
Appendix 60
Board of Trustees 61
Officers 61
Term of Office Ending June 2016 61
Term of Office Ending June 2017 61
Term of Office Ending June 2018 61
Emeriti 61
Administration 61
Cabinet 61
Chancellor 61
Other Faculty 62
Library 62
Administrative Staff 62
University Registrar 62
Student Life and Christian Ministries 62
Correspondence 62
Doctrinal Statement 63

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