1970-1971 Academic Catalog

38 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Educational Development Program is organized to assist some students to overcome certain academic deficiencies as shown by their high school grades or test records. The student enrolled in the EDP is given an oppor– tunity to overcome deficiencies in his preparation. This non-credit program provides instruction in reading and study skill development along with counseling and special help in written English. The EDP is the equivalent of a four credit hour course when evaluated on the basis of time, and work required. In addition to the specialized instruction, designed to greatly improve the student's academic performance, he is also expected to register for regular course work which when combined with the EDP assignments is equivalent to a normal class schedule. Upon completion of the EDP, the student's performance and scholastic record is reviewed by the Admissions Committee to determine his readiness to continue in the regular college program. CREDIT OR NO CREDIT PROGRAM One of the objectives of the liberal arts college is to encourage students to broaden their educational backgrounds. Students often are hesitant to study in areas in which they have had little previous experience. The opportunity to take elective courses on a "Credit or No Credit" basis offers students the occasion to develop background in new areas of study without threatening cumulative grade point averages. The following rules govern the program: 1. Juniors and seniors shall be allowed to take elective courses on a credit or no credit basis. No more than one course may be taken in any one term. 2. Electives shall be those courses which will not count toward either general education, major, minors, or cognates. 3. In order to receive credit the student must maintain at least a "C" average in the course. 4. The maximum number of courses allowed per student shall be in re= lation to his grade point average, as follows: 2.0-2.49--one course 2.5-2.99-two courses 3.0-3.49-four courses 3.5 and above-six courses 5. Following the end of the fourth week of the quarter, the student may not change a course from the credit or no credit system to the regular program.