1976-1977 Academic Catalog

1 2 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 opportunity to overcome de– ficiencies in his preparation. This non-credit program provides instruction in reading and study skill development along with counseling and special help in written Eng– lish. 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 follow a regular program normally scheduled by a full-time student. Pre-Pharmacy A description of the pre-pharmacy program offered in cooperation with the Col– lege of Pharmacy at Ohio State University is described in the Science and Mathe– matics section of the catalog. Nursing Cedarville College offers two alternatives to students planning careers in nursing. First, by working carefully with an academic advisor, the student can complete -the required general education sequence and the courses required for certain majors within two years. These students then transfer to institutions which offer programs leading to the granting of the registered nurse status. Upon completion of the R.N., Cedarville College will grant a bachelor of arts degree in the major previously selected. The majors most often selected in order of preference are psychology, history, English, and speech. Science majors are chosen less often due to level of difficulty and the number of requirements. Second, those who already have the R.N. may enroll at Cedarville and within two years complete the general education requirements and the courses required for one of the majors listed in the previous paragraph. The bachelor of arts degree is awarded in the chosen major. Although this degree program does not have a strictly professional application, the student does have a liberal arts degree from a Christian college, has been able to take several Bible courses, and has had the Christian fellowship and service oppor– tunities only a Biblically-related college can offer. The program also lends itself to preparation for careers in foreign missionary service. It is possible for persons having the R.N. to get employment in area hospitals while enrolled in Cedarville, and there are some limited possibilities for employment in the college health center. The degree granted in the previously described nursing program is not to be con– fused with the bachelor of science in nursing degree which is frequently required for those working in hospital supervision and professional nursing education. Reserve Officer Training Corps: Participation in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is available to Cedar– ville College men and women. Classes and drills are held at Central State University which is approximately four miles from Cedarville. ROTC credits will be transferable to Cedarville College. Interested students should contact the Military Science Depart– ment (ROTC) Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384.