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2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction 3
A Word From Our President 4
History 4
About Cedarville 4
Profile 4
Mission and Objectives 4
Accreditation 5
Distinctives 5
Diversity Statement 5
Campus Setting 5
Facilities 6
Athletic and Recreation Center 6
Callan Athletic Center 6
Doden Field House 6
Fitness Center 6
University Medical Services 6
Centennial Library 6
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies 6
Dixon Ministry Center 6
Engineering and Science Center 6
Founders Hall 6
Graduate and Teaching Services 7
Hartman Hall 7
Health Sciences Center 7
Milner Business Administration Building 7
Stevens Student Center 7
Tyler Digital Communication Center 7
Admissions 8
Admissions 9
Admission Criteria 9
Degree Program Admission 9
Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission 9
Readmission 9
Admission Decisions 9
Unconditional Admission 9
Conditional Admission 9
Denied Admission 9
Deadlines and Notifications 10
Reservation Deposit 10
International Applicants (non-U.S. citizens) 10
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy 10
Academic Information 11
Academic Information 12
Graduate and Professional Education 12
Classification of Students 12
Student Responsibility 12
Academic Integrity 12
Controlling Catalog 13
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints 13
Academic Advising 13
Registration Process 13
Course Load 13
Attendance 13
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses 13
Drop/Add Policy 14
Continuation As an Active Student 14
Withdrawal Policy 14
Grading System 14
Grade Points and Point Averages 15
Grade Appeal Process 15
Repeating Courses 15
Academic Discipline Policies 15
Credit for Prior Learning 16
Other Types of Prior Learning Credit 16
Transfer Credits 16
Institutional Test-Out 16
Non-traditional Learning 16
Transient Study 16
Graduation Requirements 17
Intent to Graduate 17
Graduation with Distinction 17
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 17
Financial Information 17
University Financial Operating Policy 17
Financial Registration Policy 17
Making Payment 17
Invoices and Statements Online 17
Payment Penalties 17
Interest Rates 17
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 18
Withdrawal Refunds 18
Tuition Refund Schedule 18
Federal Refund 18
Federal Refund Policy for Financial Aid 18
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Recipients of Financial Aid 19
Policy 19
Student Rights 19
Student Responsibilities 19
Student Services 20
Support Services 21
Career Services 21
Counseling Services 21
Food Services 21
Healthcare and Medical Services 21
Information Technology 21
Library 22
Recreation Center 22
Campus Safety 22
Parking Registration 22
Graduate ID Cards 22
Security and Safety 22
Ministry Opportunities 22
Church Participation 22
Chapel 22
Personal Bible Study 22
The Lord’s Day 22
Marriage and Family 23
Global Outreach — International 23
Student Life 23
Spiritual Emphasis 23
Community Covenant 23
Intercollegiate Athletics 23
Campus Recreation 23
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 24
Master of Divinity 25
Mission 25
Areas of Focus 25
Program Objectives 25
Program Delivery 25
Program Prerequisites 25
Language Proficiency 25
Course Requirements 25
Character Colloquium 26
Admission Standards 26
Admission Process and Timeframe 26
Tuition and Fees 26
Financial Aid and Scholarships 26
Academic Advising 26
Course Sequencing 27
Course Load 27
Transfer Credits 27
Ministry Internship 27
Graduation Requirements 27
Intent to Graduate 27
Walking in Commencement 27
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 27
Center for Biblical Integration 27
Accelerated Master of Divinity 28
Mission 28
Areas of Focus 28
Program Objectives 28
Program Delivery 28
Program Prerequisites 28
Language Proficiency 28
Course Requirements 28
Advanced Master of Divinity 30
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: 30
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: 30
Program Prerequisites 30
Language Proficiency 30
Course Requirements 30
Master of Ministry 32
Mission 32
Areas of Focus 32
Program Objectives 32
Program Delivery 32
Course Requirements 32
Admission Standards 33
Admission Process and Timeframe 33
Tuition and Fees 33
Financial Aid and Scholarships 33
Academic Advising 33
Course Sequencing 33
Course Load 33
Transfer Credits 33
Ministry Internship 33
Capstone Internship Requirements 34
Graduation Requirements 34
Intent to Graduate 34
Walking in Commencement 34
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 34
Center for Biblical Integration 34
Faculty 35
School of Business Administration 36
Master of Business Administration 37
Purpose Statement 37
Values 37
Program Objectives 37
Program Delivery 37
Program Prerequisites 37
Course Requirements 37
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway 40
Prerequisites: 40
Accreditation 41
Admission Standards 41
Admission Process and Timeframe 41
Tuition and Fees 41
Financial Aid and Scholarships 41
Academic Advising 41
Course Sequencing 41
Course Load 41
Transfer Credits 41
Graduation Requirements 41
Intent to Graduate 41
Walking in Commencement 41
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management 42
Purpose Statement 42
Values 42
Program Objectives 42
Program Delivery 42
Course Requirements 42
Accreditation 42
Admission Standards 42
Admission Process and Timeframe 42
Tuition and Fees 42
Financial Aid 42
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration 43
Purpose Statement 43
Values 43
Program Objectives 43
Program Delivery 43
Course Requirements 43
Accreditation 43
Admission Standards 43
Admission Process and Timeframe 43
Tuition and Fees 43
Financial Aid 43
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management 44
Purpose Statement 44
Values 44
Program Objectives 44
Program Delivery 44
Course Requirements 44
Accreditation 44
Admission Standards 44
Admission Process and Timeframe 44
Tuition and Fees 44
Financial Aid 44
Faculty 45
School of Nursing 46
Master of Science in Nursing 47
Purpose Statement 47
Areas of Focus 47
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 47
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) 47
Nurse Educator (NE) 47
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 47
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) 47
Program Objectives 47
Program Delivery 47
Accreditation 47
Course Requirements 48
Areas of Focus Course Requirements 48
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 48
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements 50
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements 52
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements 54
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements 56
Certification 58
Licensure 58
Admission Standards 58
Admissions Process and Timeframe 58
Tuition and Fees 58
Financial Aid and Scholarships 58
Academic Advising 58
Course Sequencing 59
Course Load 59
Clinical Requirements 59
Transfer Credits 59
Graduation Requirements 59
Intent to Graduate 59
Walking in Commencement 59
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing 60
Purpose Statement 60
Program Objectives 60
Program Delivery 60
Course Requirements 60
Accreditation 60
Admission Standards 60
Admission Process and Timeframe 60
Tuition and Fees 60
Financial Aid 60
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education 61
Purpose Statement 61
Program Objectives 61
Program Delivery 61
Course Requirements 61
Accreditation 61
Admission Standards 61
Admission Process and Timeframe 61
Tuition and Fees 61
Financial Aid 61
Faculty 62
School of Pharmacy 63
Doctor of Pharmacy 64
Purpose Statement/Mission 64
Values 64
Program Objectives 64
Program Prerequisites 64
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum 65
Accreditation 66
Regional Accreditation 66
Admission Criteria 66
Admission Process 66
Tuition and Fees 67
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) 67
Financial Aid and Scholarships 67
Academic Advising 68
Graduation Requirements 68
Intent to Graduate 68
Walking in Commencement 68
Pharm.D./M.B.A Dual Degree 68
Purpose Statement 68
Course Requirements 68
Program Prerequisites 68
Program Delivery 68
Admission Standards 69
Faculty 69
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions 70
A 71
Accounting (ACCT) 71
Analytics (ANLT) 71
B 71
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) 71
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) 73
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) 73
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) 73
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) 74
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) 74
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) 75
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) 75
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 75
Business Administration (BUS) 75
C 76
Cybersecurity (CYBS) 76
E 76
Economics (ECON) 76
Education Reading Endorsement (EDR) 76
F 77
Finance (FIN) 77
H 77
Healthcare (HLCA) 77
I 77
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) 77
Information Technology Management (ITM) 78
M 78
Management (MGMT) 78
Marketing (MRKT) 79
N 79
Nursing (NSG) 79
P 83
Pharmacy (PHAR) 83
W 90
Appendix 91
Board of Trustees 92
Officers 92
Term of Office Ending June 2020 92
Term of Office Ending June 2021 92
Term of Office Ending June 2022 92
Emeriti 92
Administration 92
Cabinet 92
Chancellor 92
Other Faculty 93
Library 93
Administrative Staff 93
Graduate Admissions and Student Success 93
Student Life and Christian Ministries 93
University Registrar 93
Correspondence 93
Doctrinal Statement 94

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