Stephen Brown
Cedarville College 1982- atalog A Baptist College of Arts and Sciences Cedarville College, Cedarville, Ohio 45314 513/766-2211
September, 1982 13-16 16,17 20,21 23 25 27-0ct. 1 30 October, 1982 15 15,16 15,16 November, 1982 5-6 1-5, 8-11 12, 15-19 17 24 30 December, 1982 15,16,17 January, 1983 2 3 7,8 9-14 29-Feb.3 February, 1983 5,8-12 14,15 15-17 24 March, 1983 10,11 12-20 Cedarville College Academic Year 1982-83 AUTUMN QUARTER Pastors' Conference Cedarville Baptist Open Faculty Sessions and New Faculty Orientation President-Staff-Faculty Banquet New Students Arrive College Week and Fall Bible Conference (upperclassmen final registration-27 ,28 freshmen registration -29) Instruction begins Women's FellowshipMeeting Trustees' Meeting Homecoming Weekend Swordbearers' Conference Conferences and registration for upperclassmen– Winter Quarter Conferences and registration for freshmenWinter Quarter DayofPrayer(Wed.--classesresumeat l p.m.) ThanksgivingVacation(beginsWed. at 1 p.m.) Instruction resumes (Tuesday) Final Examinations WINTER QUARTER New Student Orientation&Registration (1-6, 8-10 a. m.) Instruction begins Trustees' Meeting Missionary Conference Conferences and registration for upperclassmen– Spring Quarter Conferences and registration for freshmenSpring Quarter Christian School Recruitment Conference Staley Foundation Lectureship Undergraduate and Graduate Record Exam (all seniors) Final Examinations Spring Break March, 1983 21-25 21 22 24 April, 1983 1 3 5 8 25-29 May, 1983 2-6 6,7 30 June, 1983 1,2,3 3 3 4 June, 1983 13 14 29-July2 July, 1983 4 5 7,8,9 15 July, 1983 19 20 August, 1983 3-6 19 SPRING QUARTER Spring Enrichment Conference New Student Orientation and Registration Instruction Begins Day of Prayer (Thursday) Easter Vacation (begins Friday at5 p.m.) Easter Sunday Instruction resumes (Tuesday at 8 a.m.) Trustees' Meeting Conferences and preregistration for Autumn Quarter Registration for Summer Sessions Conferences and preregistration for Autumn Quarter Honors Day, Cedar Day Memorial Day (offices closed, classes meet) Final Examinations Women's Fellowship Trustees' Meeting Eighty-seventh Annual Commencement (I 0 a. m.) SUMMER SESSION I New Student Orientation and Registration Instruction begins Alumni Conference Independence Day Vacation Instruction resumes Annual Salute to Summer First Session Final Examinations SUMMER SESSION II New Student Orientation and Registration Instruction begins Laymen's Conference Second Session Final Examinations
4 A Word From Our President Paul Dixon, D ..D .. Thank you for considering Cedarville College. God is blessing us in an unusual way, and we would love to have you as part of our rapidly growing college family. Our motto describes us well: "for the Word of God, and ... the testimony of Jesus Christ." Cedarville is a Christian liberal arts college preparing the next generation of leaders. Here one can study for business, medicine, law, education, preaching, engineering, counseling, or one of many other professions. Our dedicated administrators, faculty, and staff are giving their lives to developing young people intellectually, physically, so– cially and, most of all, spiritually. This is coupled with an em– phasis on quality and excellence in all that we do. Our faculty cares about the student as an individual. Together we work to provide one of the truly exceptional Christian education programs in the country. Students may choose from twenty-three major areas of study. Cedarville is a Baptist college. We believe in and support the local church. We encourage Christian service and missionary in– ternship opportunites. We have a strong commitment to evangelism and discipleship. Our goal, like Paul's, is to "commit ... to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." This catalog is designed to answer your questions. If you have others, please write to us. We would welcome your visit to our lovely campus. At Cedarville, you are important to us!
Catalog Contents College Profile Student Life Activities .. Athletics .. Counseling Services Student Publications Admissions . . . . . . . Academic Information General Education Requirements Major Fields of Study . Departments of Instruction Biblical Education . . . Business Administration Education ....... . Health and Physical Education Language and Literature Music ... . Nursing ......... . Psychology . . . . . . . . Science and Mathematics Social Science . . . . . . Speech Communications . Finances ........... . Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Information Board of Trustees . . . . . . Statement of Doctrine and Conduct Administration . . . . . Faculty ......... . Statistical Information . Index .......... . .7 .9 13 14 16 16 19 23 24 24 41 49 57 67 73 79 89 97 101 111 121 127 128 131 137 138 140 141 148 149 5
College Profile Cedarville College is a Baptist college of arts and sciences of approximately 1700 students. A balanced liberal arts program is ~oupled with a fu~damentalist, conservative theological position m regard to doctrme and patterns of conduct. Inkeeping with the liberal arts concept, the curriculum provides for a broad back– g~ound of general studies, combined with a thorough study of the Bible, followed by concentrated study in a major field selected by the student in keeping with his or her area of interest, ability, and professional goals. All classes are taught by dedicated Christian professors who present the knowledge found in the respective courses integrated with Biblical Christian perspectives. The pattern of instruction at Cedarville College includes a basic program of general studies, including Biblical education, com– munications, humanities, physical education, science, mathema– tics, and social science. In addition, each student completes a major in the area of his or her interest. The usual pattern of educa– tional experience involves the pursuit of general studies during the first two years in college, followed by completion of the re– quirements for the major which is closely related to career goals. Although the years at Cedarville College represent a concen– trated educational experience in pursuit of the baccalaureate de– gree, they should also be the beginning of a lifelong adventure in learning. All professions require constant reading and study to keep abreast of new developments in the field. The professional person who studies diligently to keep up with current practice is usually recognized as a leader in his profession. The Christian college graduate is often called upon to exercise a leadership role not only in a professional way, but also in the local church. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to helping the stu– dent achieve these goals. The money and effort invested in educa– tion at Cedarville can pay high dividends throughout life. The purpose of Cedarville College is to offer its students an education consistent with Biblical truth. To achieve this purpose the college seeks to accomplish the fol– lowing objectives: 1. To undergird the student in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, and to stimulate him to evaluate knowledge in the light of 7 Scriptural truth. 2. To encourage growth in Christian character in each student and to help the student accept his responsibility in faithfui Christian service. 3. To increase the student's awareness ofthe world ofideas and events which are influencing our contemporary culture, and to prepare the student to knowledgeably participate in our soci– ety. 4. To enable the student to develop sound critical and analytical reasoning. 5. To provide sufficient opportunitiesfor students to practice the skills ofcommunication. 6. To offer opportunities for academic specialization and prepa– ration for graduate study, and to assist the student in selecting and preparing for a vocation. 7. To foster the student's appreciation of, and participation in, wholesome avocational and cultural activities. Location The natural beauty of the gentle, rolling countryside provides an excellent setting for personal growth. Cedarville College is conveniently located in the rural community of Cedarville, Ohio, which is near a large metropolitan area of one-half million people. The college-centered community is within easy driving distance of beautiful state parks, as well as large and medium-sized cities such as Columbus, Dayton, Springfield, Cincinnati, and Xenia. Students find excellent opportunities for worship, practical Christian service, and employment in all of the communities in the area. History Cedarville College has a rich heritage. It was established by the Reformed Presbyterian Church and individuals who had a vital in– terest in the spiritual welfare of young people. The college was chartered by the State of Ohio on January 26, 1887. During the early days, as now, Christian principles and conduct were stres-
8 sed as indicated by the following quotation from a former presi– dent. "Above all, Cedarville College believes that culture of the mind without the nurture and growth of spiritual life is a mistake. Education without morality is a menace to the state ... accord– ingly, the Bible is the textbook of the college." In 1953 the operation of the college was transferred to the Trus– tees of Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland with the goal of enlarg– ing the institute's ministry. The name, Cedarville College, was retained. The college, now an approved school of the General As– sociation of Regular Baptist Churches, continues to perpetuate the original purpose of its founders. The school motto, "for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ," reflects this commitment. In 1959 student enrollment began to increase dramatically, and the college was able to expand both faculty and facilities. The six– ties and early seventies saw the college grow to 1000 students and over fifty faculty members. New buildings were added to meet the needs of this growth: additional residence halls, a new library in 1967, and a new science center in 1972. In 1976 as the nation cel– ebrated its bicentennial, the college celebrated the completion of a new 1800-seat chapel, named in honor of James T. Jeremiah, col– lege president from 1953-1978. The fall of 1981 saw even greater growth: a student body of 1650 students, nearly 100 full- and part– time faculty, and the completion of the Athletic Center. The cor– nerstone of this new gymnasium-student center affirms the com– mitment of the college to quality Christian education: " ... commit thou to faithful men who shall be able to teach others also." The Cedarville College family feels that this growth has brought us to the threshold of an even greater ministry as the col– lege moves forward with new faith and vision. Recognition, Certification, and Accreditation Cedarville College is an institution of higher learning approved by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. The college is a four-year degree granting institution chartered by the State of Ohio and certified by the Ohio Board of Regents. The college is approved by the State Department of Education for the education and certification of both elementary and secondary teachers. The college holds membership in the North Central Associa– tion of Colleges and Schools. This recognition signifies that the college is fully accredited. The college also holds membership in the Ohio College Associ– ation, the Council for the Advancement of Small Colleges, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Univer– sities, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges.
10 Student Life The college program is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop balanced lives. Our commitment to the authority of the Bible requires a conservative pattern for all ac– tivities and conduct. Involvement in the social, cultural, Christian service, and vari– ous leadership experiences at Cedarville contributes to personal development and also provides outlets from the demands and pressures of academic life. Students gain excellent practical ex– perience in Christian service as they participate in musical groups; teach Sunday School classes; conduct hospital, mission, and jail services; teach Bible clubs; and serve on gospel teams. Participation in one or more of the many campus student groups provides additional opportunities for enrichment. Some of these groups sponsor banquets, concerts, and other forms of cultural enjoyment. Our spacious, rural campus provides students with ample room to relax, study, and enjoy the fellowship of other Christian young people. Standards of Conduct Before any students are enrolled at Cedarville College, they must sign a statement signifying their willingness to adhere to the standards of conduct and regulations of the college. Students who do not cooperate in maintaining these standards may be requested to withdraw. The standards also apply to conduct while at home or off the campus. Students will be expected to avoid behaviors and personal at– titudes of distrust, selfishness, damaging criticism, gossip, disre– spect, unethical conduct, or irreverance. Such behavior can bring much harm to this community of Christians. Profane, obscene, suggestive, or sacrilegious language is not becoming to a Christian in any setting. Pornographic, obscene, and suggestive material of any kind cannot be tolerated on a Christian college campus. Students are to abstain from participation in dancing, the use of playing cards, attendance at movie theaters, membership in secret societies, and the practice and/or promotion of those temporary apostolic gifts (referred to in I Corinthians 12: 18 ,28) usually as– sociated with the charismatic movement. Students should not at– tend or visit concerts, social events, business establishments, or other activities where the primary focus of the event or activity is in violation of college policy. Students will be expected to exer– cise discernment regarding their choice of music. Stu~ents .found g~ilty of stealing and other acts of dishonesty, gambling, immorality, and the use of alcoholic beverages, to– bacco, and narcotic drugs for other than medicinal reasons, are subject to immediate dismissal, and such dismissal could be with– out benefit of refund. Freshmen are not permitted to bring motor vehicles to college during their first quarter. Chapel The students and faculty meet together each day for worship and fellowship in a chapel service. Every student is required to at– tend. Faculty members, visiting pastors, educators, evangelists, professionals and missionaries serve as speakers for these pro– grams. Praise, prayer, worship, and practical Christian work are stre~s~d. The Fall Bible Conference, The Staley Distinguished Chnshan Scholar Lecture Program, The Missionary Conference, and The Spring Enrichment Week are week-long features of the chapel program. Devotional Students are urged to set aside a definite period each day for pri– v~te devotions. Regular attendance at student prayer meetings aids the student in maintaining a healthful spiritual life. All stu– dents are required to attend church services regularly. In addition to private devotions and weekly residence hall prayer meetings, student prayer groups meet at various times each week to pray for missions. Several days are designated each year as days of prayer.
New Student Orientation Immediately prior to the beginning of each quarter new stu– dents participate in an orientation program designed to facilitate adjustments to their new surroundings and provide an opportunity for course selection and program planning with the assistance of an assigned faculty advisor. The fall program includes an orienta– tion session for parents. During this period several appraisal in– struments are administered to new students. These tests must be taken before a new student is considered registered. The Fall Bible Conference is also an important part of the first week of ac– tivity. 11 Missionary Internship Service The primary objective of MIS is to give those interested in mis– sions a short term exposure to mission life. Such an exposure, however, is intended not only for the benefit of visiting a mission field, but also for the purpose of being of service in the missionary outreach. Participants are expected to raise their own financial and prayer support and report on their ministries. Some students choose to earn academic credit for the experience. Details of the program are available from the Christian Service Office.
12 Christian Service Every student is encouraged to participate in some area of Christian service for at least two of the four years of the college program. It is the belief of the college administration and faculty that this experience provides a vital means of achieving the stated objectives of the college. There are opportunities for experience and service in local church ministries such as youth meetings, music, junior churches, nurseries, Sunday school teaching, and preaching. Opportunities for service occur in homes for orphans, homes for senior citizens, penal institutions, rescue missions, Bible clubs, and at a school for mentally retarded children. Many stu– dents are challenged by a campus visitation program which pro– vides opportunities for them to share their faith in Christ with their academic peers on other college campuses. Students travel with gospel teams, serving local churches throughout the Midwest. During the spring vacation three Swordbearer teams, the Concert Chorale, Brass Choir, and Master's Puppets travel to minister in local churches. In addition, "open-air" evangelism occurs through the ministry of students in Texas, New York City and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Several gospel teams also travel during the summer. The director of Christian service is responsible for the assign– ment of students who register for Christian service work. He coor– dinates Sunday services on campus, prayer meetings, traveling teams, and all outreach ministries, and is available for pastoral counseling. Records are kept of all Christian service activities and a permanent file is maintained for each student. The Christian Service Committee, composed of representative staff members, faculty, and students, works with the director in defining the types of activities as well as establishing guidelines for the entire Christian service program. Student Services Housing The college believes that residence hall living is an integral part of the educational process. An appropriate residence hall environ– ment contributes to academic achievement, an understanding of oneself, and development of interpersonal skills and appropriate
attitudes toward others. Consequently, all single students under twenty-five years of age are required to live in college residence halls or approved housing, except those commuting from the home of their parents or legal guardian. Students reside in fourteen residence halls pictured on the cam– pus map in the back of the catalog. Housing assignments are made by the Student Personnel Office. Upperclassmen who have paid reservation fees are given priority for reserving rooms. New stu– dents are assigned rooms after they have been admitted and have submitted their reservation deposits. Complete information concerning residence hall staffing, fur– nishings, and policies is found in the Student Handbook which is sent to new students prior to their arrival on campus. A current listing of housing for married students is available from the Student Personnel Office. Campus Activities The Office of Campus Activities is responsible for providing a program of cultural, social, educational, and recreational ac– tivities that is consistent with college educational and spiritual ob– jectives and, therefore, contributes to the personal development of college community members. An artist series provides con– certs, cultural programs, and musical specialists. An annual lec– ture series is designed to expose students to the world of ideas and current issues and to stimulate analytical and critical thinking. Other activities include a variety of learning experiences and so– cial events such as banquets, talent nights, all-school parties, in– terest trips, retreats, and many other activities that appeal to col– lege-age youth. A full range of recreational and intramural sports for both men and women completes the integrative approach of Campus Activities. From time to time, Cedarville College students participate in community service projects. Alpha Chi, a student organization for men, serves the college with ambulance service and the com– munity with disaster relief. It maintains a Red Cross Disaster Van, provided by the American National Red Cross. All squad members receive standard and advanced first aid training which prepares them for their duties on the squad. 13 Student Organizations Alpha Chi, a society for men, has the aim of cultivating Christian per– sonality and leadership. Alpha Delta Omega is an organization for women designed to en– courage the development of its membership primarily through personal services to students and others. Alpha Mu Chi is a society for engaged girls which provides fellow– ship, instruction in homemaking, and ideas for weddings. Alpha Zeta promotes interest in the field of photography. Cedarville Elementary Education Club provides fellowship and seeks to stimulate professional interests and to encourage professional growth among prospective teachers. Chi Theta Pi provides advice and relevant experiences for students in– terested in the health-science professions. Fellowship for World Missions sponsors an annual missionary con– ference. Members also meet regularly to pray and to discuss missions. Gamma Chi, a society for women, seeks to cultivate Christian per– sonality and leadership and to develop poise and ease at both formal and informal events. Gamma Zeta Theta, a society for women, seeks to provide service and social opportunities to develop Christian personality and leadership. Kappa Epsilon Alpha provides insights into the world of business and promotes free enterprise through its Students in Free Enterprise pro– gram. Literati seeks to foster a greater student appreciation of literature and promotes related cultural events. MENC is our student chapter of Music Educators National Confer– ence for music majors and others involved in pursuing a music teaching program. PEMM Club is a professional organization for majors and minors in the fields of health, physical education, and recreation. Phi Epsilon Kappa is a fellowship of students who believe that they are called to some area of the gospel ministry. Meetings are held bimonthly. Pi Delta is a volunteer, honorary, coeducational student group whose purpose is to host campus visitors. Pi Sigma Nu is a campus men's group that seeks to aid in the develop– ment of the whole man through service projects and social activities. Swordbearers is a voluntary student organization devoted to assisting local churches in the ministry to youth, visitation, and conducting area canvasses. Timalathians provides an opportunity for the student to develop a Christian world-and-life view and stimulates the student to present a co– gent witness for Christ in the 20th Century. Varsity "C" Club is composed of individuals who have earned varsity letters in intercollegiate sports.
14 Village Players seeks to contribute to the development of the drama program by encouraging excellence and by presenting and portraying the good qualities in the field of drama. Drama Each year the students, under the direction of a faculty member of the Speech Department, present major theatrical productions. These are an important part of the college's program to encourage personality and cultural development. Health Service The college Health Center provides student health care includ– ing preventive medicine, care of illness and injuries, and rehabili– tation. A medical consultant and several full- and part-time nurses provide health care. The center has facilities for students who need to stay overnight. Library Services Approximately 80,000 bound volumes and 14,000 volumes on microforms are housed in the library. Other instructional mate– rials such as recordings, tapes, filmstrips, films, slides, and art prints are also available. AMedia Production Center aids students in the preparation of instructional materials and produces class– room aids for faculty members. The library is a member of OCLC, a not-for-profit corporation based in Columbus, Ohio, which operates an on-line computer network used by over 2200 libraries in all 50 states, Canada, and several foreign countries. It provides access to over 8 million books and other library materials. The OCLC system is used at Cedarville to catalog books, perform bibliographic operation, order catalog cards, maintain location information about library materials, arrange for interlibrary loans, and maintain records of periodicals. Rooms to be used for audio-visual material, conference rooms, and a media auditorium are located within the library complex. Intercollegiate Athletics Cedarville College maintains intercollegiate athletic competi– tion for men in basketball, baseball, cross-country, track, tennis, golf, soccer, and wrestling. Cedarville is a member of the Mid– Ohio Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the National Associa– tion of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Christian Col– lege Athletic Association. Intercollegiate sports for women include field hockey, basket– ball, volleyball, softball, cross country, track, and tennis. Women athletes compete in the Ohio Valley League in field hoc– key, softball, volleyball, and basketball.
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16 Radio Station WCDR-FM is the radio station owned and operated by Cedar– ville College. It transmits at 90.3 mhz with 3000 watts of power for 128 hours weekly, providing Bible teaching and sacred music– programming for Dayton, Springfield, and the Miami Valley. The station is a broadcast ministry of the college, endeavoring to assist the local church in its ministry to the Christian home. Stu– dents are encouraged to audition for part-time employment oppor– tunities at WCDR. Musical Organizations Students with musical talents have many opportunities to par– ticipate in college programs, gospel teams, Concert Chorale, Symphonic Band, Brass Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Oratorio, and vocal and instrumental ensembles. A pep band performs at home basketball games. Student Publications Students maintain primary responsibility for the publication of the college yearbook, The Miracle, and the college newspaper, Cedars. A faculty-student committee provides direction and ad– vice. Students interested m staff positions may apply to the editors. Student Senate The Student Senate is the representative assembly of the stu– dent body. The Senate includes officers elected annually by the student body, two representatives from each class, residence hall representatives, and a faculty advisor. The purpose of Student Senate is to assist in providing an effective program of cocurricu– lar activities; and to work with the proper authorities to take action in accordance with the desires in the best interest of individual stu– dents or for the entire student body. Student Senate is to function in a manner that is glorifying to God and in harmony with Scrip– ture and supportive of the purpose and objectives of the college and the principles on which it has been founded. Election to the Student Senate provides an opportunity to exercise democratic leadership in student affairs. The Student Senate is responsible for such fund-raising pro– jects as the Student Body Project and the Student Missionary Pro– ject. Student Senate also coordinates chapel services each Friday. Counseling Services The Counseling Service provides personal assistance in a wide range of non-academic areas in order to facilitate educational and personal development. The goal of the Counseling Service is to aid individual members of the college community in making their college experience as enriching and meaningful as possible by of– fering assistance in their discovery of and conformity to God's will for their lives. Faculty and staff members also advise students regularly. Career Selection and Opportunities The college recognizes that most students solidify career goals during their collegiate experience. The Counseling Service and
Placement Center endeavor to assist in this process by maintain– ing a library of pertinent information concerning career oppor– tunities, providing testing and counsel, and by sponsoring career workshops in which students are acquainted with the career deci– sion making process. Countless career opportunities are available to the Christian liberal arts graduate. Some of those pursued by Cedarville Col– lege graduates are listed below. Department of Instruction Biblical Education Business Administration Education Health and Physical Education Language and Literature Music Career Opportunities youth pastor; Bible teacher; camp leader and director; missionary; director of Christian education; pastor; evangelist; writer; prepa– ration for seminary accountant; auditor; controller; retail manager; salesman; office manager; banker; sales manager; purchasing manager; business teacher; church financial manager; marketing research; production manager teacher in elementary school: gen– eral (1-8), music (K-8), physical education (K-8), Christian school; teacher in high school and middle school; special music (K-12); physical education; special edu– cation physical education teacher; camp– ing; recreation; administrator of youth activities and youth organ– izations teacher; journalist; linguist; edi– tor; copy writer; prelaw; premedi– cal; personnel relations minister of music; music teacher; Nursing Psychology Science and Mathematics Social Science Speech 17 music therapist; composer; direc– tor of music; and education caregiver; teacher; counselor; mis– sionary; researcher; supervisor; manager; health screener in hospi– tals, clinics, nursing homes, health departments, doctors' offices, industrial medical services, or government. counselor in local church, social agencies, geriatric centers, reha– bilitation centers, correctional institutions, state hospitals; teach– er of psychology in high school teacher; researcher; laboratory technician; health professions; preparation for pharmacy; prepa– ration for medicine; environ~ental sciences; missions; computer scientist; statistician; business actuarial science; engineering; mathematical physics teacher of high school history, social science, political sci– ence; government worker; histori– cal researcher; probation offi– cer; politician; related welfare worker; children's caseworker; researcher; family caseworker; administrator; preparation for seminary and graduate study teacher; minister; director of pub– lic relations; personnel manage– ment; mass media; communica– tions; station manager; journalist; manager; salesman; lawyer; politi– cian; broadcast programmer
18 Placement Center The goal of the Placement Center is that students will be able to translate abilities, values, and aspirations into a plan of action for sound career decisions and job placement. Placement Center services include workshops which explore such topics as job search techniques, resume writing, interview– ing, and evaluating a job offer. The Center maintains a career li– brary and listings of employment opportunities. Career oppor– tunities are also made available to students by arranging on-cam– pus interviews with employers.
20 Admissions Cedarville College invites applications by secondary school graduates who are able to present strong academic records and a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. In selecting students, the Admissions Committee carefully considers all factors which demonstrate the applicant's ability to succeed at Cedarville Col– lege. Criteria for selection include: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent, Christian lifestyle. 2. Academic record and rank in class. 3. Test scores from the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Transfer students and applicants who have been our of high school one year or more are not required to furnish these test scores. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. Family Rights and Privacy Act Cedarville College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, (the Buckley Amendment), which is de– signed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The college has adopted a policy which explains in detail the procedures followed for compliance with provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy are available in the Academic Records and Student Personnel Of– fices. Entrance Requirements The applicant should be a high school graduate with a total of fifteen required units, from grades nine through twelve, as fol– lows: English ........ . Mathematics . . . . . . History/Social Science Science . Electives ....... . 4 units 2 units 2 units 2 units 5 units Two units in one modern foreign language are strongly recom– mended. Students planning to pursue major fields of study in sci– ence, mathematics, and nursing are encouraged to take as many courses in mathematics and science in high school as possible. The Admissions Committee occasionally waives certain re– quired units following written requests. Skill in typing is of real value in completing many class assign– ments. Students who have completed their junior year of high school may apply for early entrance. This is especially important for stu– dents who anticipate a lengthy graduate program after graduation from college. An interview for qualified students is suggested. Admissions Procedure A student must complete the following steps in order to be con– sidered for admission to Cedarville College: 1. Obtain, complete, and return an application for admission. Applications are available from and should be returned to the Admissions Office. Necessary recommendation forms are included in the application. A $15 fee and two current photographs should accompany the returned application. 2. Take the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and have the score reports sent to Cedarville College.** The application for admission may be submitted before taking either test. 3. Request that high school transcripts through the junior year be sent, along with a recommendation from the high school counselor. Class rank at the end of the junior year should be included. 4. Request a recommendation from the pastor of the church he or she attends. **Information concerning test dates and locations is available from most high school counselors and the Admissions Office at Cedarville College.
21 Deadlines and Notification Cedarville College operates on a rolling admissions procedure. An application is processed as soon as the file is complete. A com– pleted file includes an application for admission, $15 application fee, ACT or SAT scores, high school transcript, college transcript (if applicable), high school counselor's recommendation, and pastor's recommendation. Applicants are notified by letter within two weeks after the Admissions Committee acts upon the com– pleted file. Application deadlines are as follows: August 15 for Fall Quarter November 15 for Winter Quarter February 15 for Spring Quarter June 1 for Summer Session I July 1 for Summer Session II Deadlines are adjusted on available space basis. Reservation Deposit A reservation deposit must be submitted as an indication of a student's intention to enroll. The amount of the deposit is $250 for students planning to live in college housing and $125 for commut– ing students. This money will be credited to the student's account and used toward first quarter expenses. The reservation deposit is refundable up until the first day of registration. This policy applies to new freshmen, transfer, and readmitted students. Advanced Placement High school students may receive advanced collegiate standing by enrolling in college level courses during their senior year and scoring at least a 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examina– tion sponsored by the College Board. They may also earn credit by participating in the College Level Examination Program spon– sored by the College Board. Up to thirty quarter hours can be earned through these programs. Students interested in participat– ing in these programs should contact their high school counselors or the director of admissions for details. Readmission A student whose academic work has been interrupted for one
22 quarter or more must apply for readmission. Ifhe has been out of Cedarville College less than one year, a letter of request for read– mission is needed at least two months before the beginning of the quarter in which he desires to matriculate. This letter should state his educational goal and reaffirm his Christian commitment; it should also contain a brief summary of his current Christian ser– vice activities. Ifa student has been away from campus for more than one year, an updated pastor's recommendation is required, in addition to the letter of request which states his educational goal, Christian commitment, and reports on the previous year's activities. Ifcol– lege level work has been completed elsewhere, official transcripts should accompany the request for readmission. A student who has been readmitted after one year away from Cedarville College is expected to complete the graduation re– quirements as outlined in the catalog in current use at the time of reenrollment. Transfer Students Students who wish to transfer to Cedarville should submit, along with their applications for admission, official transcripts of credit from all colleges attended. Credits from accredited colleges are fully transferable as long as they apply to the student's course of study at Cedarville. Courses in which less than a "C" is earned are not granted transfer credit. The college desires to cooperate fully with transfers from Bible colleges and institutes, especially those transferring from schools which are members of the American Association of Bible Col– leges. The college also readily accepts credits from most business and community colleges. Many times students who have earned associate degrees are able to enter Cedarville as juniors. Specific transfer information is available from the director of admissions upon receipt of official transcripts. When computing cumulative grade point averages for students who have transferred credits from other colleges, only the work completed at Cedarville is included. All transfer students are required to attend New Student Orien– tation. Transfer students in their freshman or sophomore year are expected to complete the same number of Biblical Education course as continuing students. Juniors and seniors must complete at least one Biblical Education course each quarter of full-time re– sidence including 21-340 Baptist History. International Students Cedarville College welcomes applications for admission from students of all nations. The college is approved for attendance by nonimmigrants by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. International students should follow the college admissions pro– cedure carefully, submitting their applications well in advance of deadlines so that sufficient time is available for processing and communication. Those coming from countries in which English is not the native language may need to demonstrate their profi– ciency in English by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Lan– guage Examination (TOEFL). Upon acceptance, international students must deposit at the college $7000 in United States currency or submit a certified af– fidavit of support. Full admission to the college will be granted upon receipt of these funds or affidavit. Permission for employ– ment must be secured from the United States Government. No fi– nancial aid is available for international students. Canadian students must present evidence of having passed either junior or senior matriculation with better than passing grades in each of the subjects specified by the Provincial Depart– ment of Education. Those who have completed Grade XIII are eligible for advanced standing.
24 Academic Information The Cedarville College program is designed to meet the educa– tional, moral, physical, social, and spiritual needs of young people who desire to honor God with their lives. The total pro– gram represents a balance between the knowledge gained through the courses studied, the co-curricular activities, a,nd worship in the regular chapel and church services. In such a setting, truth from Scripture is integrated with the knowledge taught in each course to provide effective learning and enduring life values. The knowledge and skills learned from the courses give the student an excellent background for professional competence in his chosen field. Major Field The amount of work for a typical major field is usually about 50 quarter hours and must include the requirements of the depart– ment. Comprehensive majors are typically from 70 to 90 hours. Specific requirements are listed at the beginning of department course offerings. No courses in which "D" grades are received may be counted as meeting the requirements of the major field. Often departments will suggest that an alternate course be taken rather than repeating the course. Major Fields of Study Accounting Behavioral Science* Bible, Comprehensive Bible, Preseminary Biology Broadcasting Business Administration Chemistry Elementary Education English History History-Political Science* Mathematics Music Nursing Physical Education Political Science Prelaw Psychology Social Science Sociology Spanish Speech *These majors represent combinations of two or more areas of study. General Education Requirements The college requires a pattern of courses which helps achieve college objectives. These objectives lead to an educational ex– perience which broadens the student's outlook and knowledge. The general education pattern is: Biblical Education ......... . 21-101 Old Testament Survey (5)* 21-102 New Testament Survey (5)* 21-230 Theology Survey (5) 21-340 Baptist History (3) Quarter hours " " " " 24 Two electives from any courses listed by the depart– ment in the catalog except for those under the areas of Philosophy and Religion and Biblical Languages. Independent studies and internships are also ex– cluded. Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 41-120 Grammar and Syntax (5) 41-130 Principles of Composition (5) 81-110 Fundamentals of Speech (5) Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 15 51-140 Introduction to the Humanities (5) Any five-hour literature course Five quarter hours chosen from: 21-220 Introduction to Philosophy (5); 21-225 Ethics (5); 21-226 Relig– ion and Culture (5); Literature (5); 51-331 Music History and/or 51-101 Music Theory (5); foreign language (second year, at least 5 hours). One year foreign language** Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Three courses from 61-101to61-198 61-199 Physical Activity and the Christian Life Science and Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 At least one course from the biological sciences, at least one course from the physical sciences, and one science or mathematics elective.
Social Science ........................... 14 91-100 Foundations of Social Science (5) One course in history (4 or 5) Remaining hours (4 or 5) from the social sciences Total hours in the General Education Requirements . . . . . 86 *Advanced Biblical studies courses can be substituted if the student has sufficient background. **The language requirement may be met by satisfactorily completing the third quarter of a first year foreign language at the college level, or two years of the same foreign language in high school. Minor Field Twenty-four hours in one department usually constitutes a minor. Minor fields are optional. Electives The student's program has been planned to include from ten to twenty hours of electives. The provision of elective choice is based upon the premise that the student should have an opportu– nity to either further strengthen his major field or minor field or further broaden his background by selecting courses in areas of in– adequacy or interest. Elective choice also provides the student with some flexibility if he should decide to change major fields. Special Programs of Study Holy Land Studies Excellent opportunities through the American Institute of Holy Land Studies and the Baptists for Israel Institute are available to students who desire a special educational experience in Israel dur– ing the summer months. Information may be obtained from the chairman of the Department of Biblical Education. Credits re– ceived are applicable to the students' academic programs at Cedarville. 25 Internships Many of the major fields of study include opportunitites to re– ceive credit for supervised, on-the-job activities. Interested stu– dents should contact respective department chairmen for details. One-Year Bible Program The college offers a concentrated program for the student who desires a formal education in Bible before he pursues his vocation at home or engages in a field of technical study not available in a Christian school. It is designed so that the student can function as a more knowledgeable layman in his local church. This cur– riculum is outlined in the Biblical Education section of the catalog. Preprofessional Programs Many students seek specialized training in professions after at– tending Cedarville College. A number of preprofessional pro– grams are available. The preseminary curriculum which prepares students for seminary studies and the gospel ministry is outlined in the Department of Biblical Education section of the catalog. The prelaw curriculum prepares students for law school and is explained in the Department of Social Science section of the catalog. Preprofessional curricula in agriculture, dentistry, en– gineering, medical technology, medicine, optometry, os– teopathy, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine are described in the Department of Science and Mathematics section of the catalog. Reading Program The college offers a noncredit course for all students wishing to improve reading skills and, therefore, increase the productivity and pleasure of college work. This course includes a broad range of techniques designed to increase reading speed, improve comprehension, and strengthen recall. Participants pay a modest tuition for this four-week pro– gram. Reserve Officer Training Corps Army. Reserve Officer Training Corps instruction leading to
26 an appointment as a lieutenant in the United States Army is avail– able to Cedarville College students. Classes and drills are held at Central State University, located approximately four miles from Cedarville. All ROTC courses are transferred as electives and are taken in conjunction with other subjects for the four years of col– lege. Cedarville College students who enroll in ROTC/Military Science courses at Central State University must pay an enroll– ment fee of $21 per hour as Ohio residents and $47 per hour as non-residents. The standard four-year ROTC program involves two phases: the Basic Course during the first two years and the Advanced Course during the final two years. One can qualify for the Ad– vanced Course by being a veteran, a member of the United States Army Reserve or National Guard, or by attending six weeks of summer training following his sophomore year of college. Stu– dents enrolled in the Advanced Course earn $100 per month for a maximum of ten school months per year. Two-, three-, and four-year merit scholarships which pay for all tuition, fees, and costs of books and supplies at both colleges are available. Recipients of these scholarships also receive $100 per month for the ten months of the school year each school year the scholarship is in effect. Interested individuals should contact the Professor of Military Science, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio 45384, phone: (513) 376-6279. (Students interested in the four-year scholarship must make application during their senior year of high school.) Air Force. Cedarville College cooperates with Wright State University toward offering Reserve Officer Training Corps in– struction which prepares students for commissioning as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. The classes in aeros– pace studies are held on the campus of Wright State University, located approximately fifteen miles from Cedarville, and are taken in addition to a normal course of study at Cedarville. The four-year program is divided into two phases: the General Military Course involving the freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer Course involving the junior and senior years. Students enrolled in the Professional Officer Course receive $100 per month subsistence allowance. Scholarships paying for the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks and a $100 monthly allowance.are available to students who demon– strate academic and leadership potential. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact Depart– ment of Aerospace Studies, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, 45435, phone: (513) 873-2730. Study Abroad Program of Christian Colleges (SAPOCC) Students planning intensified study in languages are encour– aged to participate in SAPOCC sponsored by King's College, Briarcliff Manor, New York. Programs are offered in France, England, Germany, and Spain. Cedarville cooperates in this pro– gram with other Christian colleges. SAPOCC is a unique experi– ence for Christian young people because it provides them with Christian living, fellowship, and Christian service opportunities in the foreign country as well as an opportunity for academic de– velopment. Interested students should contact the director of ad– missions for details. Summer School The college offers two summer terms of five weeks each from June through mid-August. A student may earn up to ten quarter hours each term. Chapel is held daily and attendance is required. The summer sessions can appeal to a variety of students. Some wish to accelerate their college program. Other students from other institutions may desire Bible courses which are not available at their institutions. Teachers find the summer terms convenient as a means by which to update themselves in their disciplines. Others enjoy the advantages of smaller summer classes. Incoming freshmen recognize summer attendance as an excellent opportu– nity to become acclimated to academic pursuits before campus ac– tivities begin in the fall. High school students who have completed their junior year and who display sufficient academic strength may want to consider the summer program.
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