2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 6 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate Programs Student Life Programs Campus Recreation Campus Recreation provides safe and exciting recreational facilities as well as a wide variety of programs and services to help meet the fitness and recreational needs and interests of our University family. Our outdoor recreational facilities include 20 acres of field space, two sand volleyball courts, and one disc golf course. Our indoor recreational facilities include a 60,000-square- foot field house, three racquetball courts, an exercise studio, a free weight room area, two separate circuit weight training areas, over 50 cardio machines, and a 36-foot indoor rock climbing wall. Our programs include over 20 intramural sports, several club sports, various outdoor pursuit trips, fitness programming, and special events. For a complete list of recreational activities and additional information, visit cedarville.edu/recreation . Student Life Programs Student Life Programs provides cocurricular activities, events, programs, and involvement opportunities with the goal of developing lifelong leaders who influence and love others and pursue excellence in all areas of life. We are committed to providing exceptional programs, services, and opportunities that are distinctively Christ-centered. Leadership Opportunities Student Life Programs provides opportunities for students to serve as leaders as well as providing leadership development opportunities. CU LEAD is a holistic leadership development program committed to assisting Cedarville University students in not only understanding but establishing and developing a biblical foundation for service-based leadership. CU LEAD is designed to enhance the leadership ability of students by providing them with a lens to view leadership and leadership opportunities. The core of the CU LEAD program is the foundation of leadership, which is defined by the following: • Stewardship – We recognize that all of our gifts, abilities, and talents are given to us from God, and we are responsible to use them for His glory in the service of others. (1 Pet. 4:10) • Influence – We recognize that true leadership is influence. We all have influence and it is our privilege and responsibility to influence others. We must lead like Jesus who did not have a position in society but radically changed the world for the Kingdom of God through his influence. • Service – We recognize that true leadership is not a position of honor or power but one of humility and service. (Heb. 13) Graduate Admissions Apply online at cedarville.edu/gradapply . Admission Criteria Cedarville University invites applications for its graduate and professional practice degree programs from college graduates who are able to present strong academic records and a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. All graduate program application checklists may be found under the appropriate graduate program by accessing cedarville.edu/ gradapply . Applicants must also affirm their commitment to the Cedarville Covenant and agree to abide by the student standards of conduct. Applicants should review the University’s doctrinal statement ( cedarville.edu/doctrinalstatement) to understand our beliefs and Christian heritage, which serves as the foundation for our community. Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, or national origin. Degree Program Admission Admission to Cedarville University graduate degree programs is managed by the associated academic school in cooperation with University Admissions. All admissions are competitive and reflect the judgment of the academic school for which admission is being sought. Those making admission decisions take into account the student’s potential to complete a particular program. Some graduate programs may require a personal interview for admission to the program and the program director may request an interview, when beneficial, for nonacademic matters. For specific information on each program’s criteria for admission, please refer to the respective program’s section of this catalog. The graduate admissions committee carefully considers each applicant’s total record, seeking to make decisions that will result in the best fit between the applicant’s interests and abilities as well as the University’s expectations and values. Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission Students who would like to take a graduate course for enrichment or transfer to another graduate program, or who plan to be a part of one of our graduate certificate programs, should complete the appropriate nondegree application. Admission to Cedarville University nondegree and certificate programs is managed by University Admissions in cooperation with the respective program director. For specific information on each nondegree or certificate program’s criteria for admission and application process, please refer to the respective program’s section of this catalog and/or the graduate programs admission website. Readmission Cedarville University graduate students who have not been enrolled in graduate courses at Cedarville University for more than two years (24 months) and now want to re-enroll should submit the application for graduate readmission according to the admission deadlines posted on the respective program website. For information regarding readmission to your graduate program, please contact University Admissions. Graduate Admission Decisions Unconditional Admission Graduate applicants meeting all stated requirements for a particular graduate program and approved by the program school are granted unconditional degree-seeking admission. Unconditional admission allows students to matriculate and pursue a degree program plan without any restrictions. Students with this type of admission are eligible for University and federal financial aid. Conditional Admission Graduate applicants who evidence insufficient preparation in their intended graduate program, or who lack certain supporting documentation required for unconditional admission, may be granted conditional degree-seeking admission by the program school. Conditionally admitted students must meet the stipulations set forth at the time of admission to achieve unconditional admission status. Conditions of admission will be communicated to the student by letter and the academic advisor. Degree seeking students are eligible for University and federal student aid. Students are permitted to take a predetermined number of credits on a conditionally admitted basis. Each graduate program committee may determine the number of credits depending on program requirements. Once students meet all the conditions of admission and are admitted to an unconditional status, they may pursue a degree program plan without any further restrictions.