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AUTUMN QUARTER SPRING QUARTER September 1984 March 1985 10-13 Pastors' Conference 25 New student orientation and registration 13,14 Cedarville Baptist Open 25-29 Spring Enrichment Conference 17,18 Faculty Sessions 26 Instruction begins 20 President's Faculty-StaffBanquet 28 Day ofPrayer (instruction resumes at 1 p.m.) 22-29 College Week, New student orientation April 1985 (upperclassmen final registration - 24 ,25, 5 Easter Vacation (begins Friday at 1p.m.) freshman registration - 26) 9 Instruction resumes (Tuesday) 24-28 Fall Bible Conference 12 Trustees' Meeting 27 Instruction begins 29-May 10 Conferences and preregistration for October 1984 Autumn Quarter and Summer Sessions 19 Women's FellowshipMeeting May 1985 Trustees' Meeting 3,4 Honors Day, Cedar Day, and Parents' Weekend 19,20 Homecoming Weekend 27 Memorial Day (classes meet, offices closed) 23 Career Day June 1985 29-Nov. 7 Conferences and preregistration for 5-7 Final Examinations upperclassmen - Winter Quarter 7 Women's Fellowship Meeting November 1984 Trustees' Meeting 7 Day ofPrayer (instruction resumes at l p. m.) 8 Eighty-ninth Annual Commencement (10 a. m.) 12-16 Conferences and preregistration for freshmen - Winter Quarter 21 Thanksgiving Vacation (begins Wed. at 1 p.m.) SUMMER SESSION I 27 Instruction resumes (Tuesday) December 1984 June 1985 12-14 Final Examinations 17 New student orientation and registration 18 Instruction begins WINTER QUARTER 24-28 GARBC Conference- Springfield, IL January 1985 July 1985 2 New student orientation and registration 3-6 Alumni Enrichment Conference (2-5 p.m.) 4 Independence Day (no classes) 3 Instruction begins 8 Instruction resumes 4 Trustees' Meeting 11-13 Salute to Summer 6-11 Missionary Conference 19 First session ends 28-Feb. 1,4-6 Conferences and preregistration for upperclassmen - Spring Quarter February 1985 SUMMER SESSION II 5-7 Staley Foundation Lectureship 11-15 Conferences and preregistration for July 1985 freshmen - Spring Quarter 22 New student orientation and registration March 1985 23 Instruction begins 13-15 Final Examinations August 1985 16-25 Spring Break 23 Second session ends
' • 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 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. Here one may study business, medicine, law, education, preaching, engineering, counseling, or one of many other professions. Our society is changing, perhaps more rapidly than ever before, due to advances in technology, science, and education. At Cedar– ville we are equipping our students to meet these new challenges by adding new programs, hiring additional faculty, and purchas– ing additional computer hardware to supp01i new courses in the computer field. 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-eight 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 opportunities. 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 us. We would welcome your visit to our lovely campus. At Cedarville, you are important to us!
College Profile . . . Student Life . . . Activities . . . . . Student Services Athletics ..... Admissions . . . . . Academic Information General Education Requirements Major Fields of Study . Special Programs .... Academic Policies . . . Departments of Instruction Biblical Education ... Business Administration Communication Arts . . Education ....... . Health and Physical Education Language and Literature Music ... . Nursing ......... . Psychology . . . . . . . . Science and Mathematics Social Science . . . Financial Information . . . . Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Information Board of Trustees . . . . . . Statement of Doctrine and Conduct Faculty .......... . Administration . . . . . Statistical Information . Index .......... . .7 11 15 15 18 22 28 29 28 34 37 46 54 64 74 84 92 98 110 118 122 132 142 143 146 154 155 157 164 165 166
Cedarville College is a Baptist college of arts and sciences of approximately 1800 students. A balanced liberal arts program is coupled with a fundamentalist, conservative theological position in regard to doctrine and patterns of conduct. In keeping with the liberal arts concept, the curriculum provides for a broad back– ground 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 Scriptural truth. 2. To encourage growth in Christian character in each student, and to help the student accept his responsibility in faithful Christian service. 3. To increase the student's awareness of the world of ideas 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 opportunities for students to practice the skills of communication. 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. 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 stressed 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 ofCleveland 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 I000 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 to 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 cornerstone of this new gymnasium-student center affirms the commitment 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. 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 Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Association of Christian Schools International and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges. '
The newly constructed Cedarville College Academic Com– puter Center is designed to serve the entire academic community. Students and faculty are encouraged to use the Center for re– search, writing, and coursework. The Center remains open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday to promote easy ac– cess and extensive use. Students may be assigned an account and password in any class using the system and may seek help from a full-time consultant during the day and student lab assistants on evenings or weekends. A "public" account has also been estab– lished for temporary use by students who may not be taking com– puter-related courses. The Center features two terminal labs, one of which is reserved for advanced students and faculty. Software manuals are avail– able for ready reference as well as Cedarville's own "User's Guide" designed to acquaint the new student with Center rules, facilities, and resources. The Computer Center employs ten to fifteen student lab assis– tants each quarter. Applications are accepted from qualified can– didates at the beginning of each year between terms as needed. Assistants gain experience in aiding other students as well as further developing their skills on the system. Periodic non-credit "short courses" or seminars are offered to students and faculty by Center personnel in the use of statistical packages, word processing, and the VAX/VMS operating sys– tem. Programming courses are taught in the Business Administra– tion and Science and Mathematics Departments. Research methods courses are offered by the Communication Arts, Educa– tion, Psychology, and Social Science Departments. Computer Resources: The Computer Center houses a Digital VAX 111750 computer, RA80 disk and tape drive, TU58 tape drive facility, 16 Digital VT101 terminals, 1QUME, and 1Digital Console terminal. Two Anadex printers are also available for student use. Other terminals are being placed in academic departments. Software presently includes FORTRAN, COBAL, BASIC, MINITAB statistical packages, FINPLAN, and computer games.
a multi-media resource center, houses over 100,000 volumes and provides over 900 current periodical sub– scriptions. In addition to these traditional library materials, other instructional materials such as recordings, tapes, videotapes, filmstrips, films, slides, and transparencies are available along with the necessary support equipment. The Media Production Center in the building aids students in the preparation of instruc– tional materials and produces classroom aids for faculty mem– bers. The CurriculumMaterials Center in Williams Hall functions as a resource center for elementary and secondary education majors. Through an on-line computer network, OCLC, Inc., the library has access to over 9,000,000 additional books and other library materials in over 3,000 libraries in all 50 states, Canada, and sev– eral foreign countries. The OCLC system is used at Cedarville to catalog all library materials, perform bibliographic operations, order catalog cards, maintain location information about library materials, arrange for interlibrary loans, and maintain records of periodical holdings.
The college program is designed to contribute to the develop– ment of intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical maturity of students. Student life, which involves each of these areas, is con– sidered an integral part of the college learning experience. Cedar– ville College's commitment to the Bible as the final authority for faith and practice extends into every area of student life and leads to a conservative pattern of conduct. A variety of educational, social, cultural, recreational, and Christian service opportunities are available to Cedarville College students. Such out-of-class activities contribute to personal de– velopment and enrichment and also provide outlets from the de– mands and pressures of academic life. A full range of student ser– vices, including campus activities, career planning, counseling, placement, health, and housing, exist to support these experi– ences and provide other services vital to student development. Before enrolling at Cedarville College, students must sign a statement signifying their willingness to adhere to the standards of conduct and regulations of the college. Students who do not coop– erate in maintaining these standards may be requested to with– draw. 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, and membership in secret societies. Because of the college's doctrinal postion, the practice and/or promotion of those temporary apostolic gifts (re– ferred to in I Corinthians 12: 18 ,28) usually associated with the charismatic movement is not tolerated. Students are not to attend or visit concerts, social events, business establishments, or other activities where the primary focus of the event or activity is in vio– lation of college policy. Students will be expected to exercise dis– cernment regarding their choice of music. Students found guilty 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, missionaries, and other professionals serve as speakers for these programs. Praise, prayer, worship, and practical Christian work are stressed. The Fall Bible Conference, the Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program, the Missionary Conference, and the Spring Enrichment Week are week-long features of the chapel program. Students are urged to set aside a definite period each day for pri– vate devotions. Regular attendance at student prayer meetings aids the student in maintaining a healthy spiritual life. All students 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.
~=======================================================================================================1=1==:::::1:1 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. FaJI orientation programs may extend into the first quarter. The Abundant Life Singers is one ofthefour gospel teams that travel in the United States throughout the summer. The primary objective is to give those interested in missions 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 Ministries office.
Every student is encouraged to participate in some area of Christian ministry 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. Op– portunities for service also occur in homes for orphans, homes for senior citizens, penal institutions, rescue missions, Bible clubs, and at a school for mentally retarded children. Many students are challenged by a campus visitation program which provides oppor– tunities 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 Swordbearers 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 ministries is responsible for the as– signment of students who register for Christian service work. He coordinates Sunday services on campus, prayer meetings, travel– ing 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 Ministries Committee, composed of representa– tive staff members, faculty, and students, works with the director in defining the types of activities as well as establishing guidelines for the entire Christian ministries program.
The personnel believe that residence hall living is an integral part of the educational process. An appropriate residence hall en– vironment contributes to academic achievement, an understand– ing of oneself, and development of interpersonal skills and appro– priate attitudes toward others. Consequently, all single students under twenty-five years of age are required to live in college resi– dence halls or approved housing, except those commuting from the home of their parents or legal guardian. Housing assignments are made by the Student Services Office. Upperclassmen who have paid reservation fees are given priority for reserving rooms. New students 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 Services Office. As over 80% ofthe student body resides in college housing, dormitory life plays a significant part in the Cedarville experience. Lam1ms 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. Other activities include a variety of learning experiences and social events such as banquets, talent nights, all-school parties, interest trips, retreats, and many other activities that appeal to college-age youth. A full range of recreational and intramural sports for both men and women completes the integrative approach of Campus Activities.
Student Organizations Advisory 7 is an elected group of young men who serve the Student body Fellowship in spiritual leadership. 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 follow– ship, instruction in homemaking, and ideas for weddings. Alpha Zeta promotes interest in the field of photography. Cedars editorial staff is made up of students who publish the campus semi-monthly newspaper. Cedarville Elementary Education Club provides fellowship and seeks to stimulate professional interests and to encourage professional growth among prospective teachers. Chi ThetaPi 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 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 thorough its Students In Free Enterprise program. The Living Springs staff produces a monthly inspirational publica– tion designed to meet the needs of the elderly. Literati seeks to foster a greater student appreciation of literature and promotes related cultural events. Married Student Fellowship is a group of married students organized for the purpose of spiritual and social development through family fel– lowship. MENC is our student chapter of Music Educators National Confer– ence for music majors and others involved in pursuing a music teaching program. Miracle staff is a group of students responsible for the publication of the yearbook. PEMM Club is a professional organization for majors and minors in 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. Prelaw Society is devoted to gathering and distributing information relative to a law career. Guest speakers address areas of personal exper– tise and student interests. Psi Chi consists of students interested in psychology and behavioral sciences. Student Senate is the elected representative assembly of the student body. 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. 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.
"The Diary ofAnne Frank" was just one ofthree major dram~productions performed by students in the 1983-84 academic year. / 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. Musical Ensembles 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. ~UJd.~~nt 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 in staff positions may apply to the editors. ~u1ac~nt 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 a well-rounded program of extra– curricular activities which will develop the physical, mental, so– cial, cultural, and spiritual life of the students; to promote loyalty to the school and to the fundamental, Biblically-inspired stand and principles for which Cedarville College was created; to help establish and maintain an efficient and harmonious school atmos– phere; and to recommend to the proper authorities or to take action deemednecessary for the welfare of the student as an individual or for the student body as a whole. Election to the Student Senate provides an opportunity to exercise democratic leadership in stu– dent 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.
Cedarville College maintains intercollegiate athletic competi– tion for men in basketball, baseball, cross-country, track, tennis, golf, and soccer. Cedarville is a member of the Mid-Ohio Inter– collegiate Athletic Conference, the National Association oflnter– collegiate Athletics, and the National Christian College Athletic Association. Intercollegiate sports for women include basketball, vol– leyball, softball, cross country, track, and tennis. Women athletes compete in the Western Buckeye Collegiate Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Na– tional Christian College Athletic Association. Patterson Clinic provides student health care including preven– tive medicine, care of illness and injuries, and rehabilitation. A medical consultant, and several full- and part-time nurses provide health care. All students are required to pay the Health– Safety Fee, which provides for all of the services of the Patterson Clinic plus coverage for accidental injuries. Students should see the insurance brochure for exact details.
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. Counseling The Counseling Service provides personal assistance in a wide range of non-academic areas in order to facilitate ed.ucational 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. Counseling is available for personal and spiritual concerns, choice of college major, career planning, study skills improve– ment, interpersonal skills, premarital and marital development. Students frequently use the Counseling Service's Career Re– source Center for current information iri their career planning. Faculty and staff members also advise students regularly. 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 with job search information, company files which enable re– search on possible job opportunities, and graduate school catalogs. Existing employment opportunities are listed in monthly job bulletins (bi-weekly in spring and summer months due to education vacancies) which are available to students and alumni. Credential files which include resumes and references are maintained for students and alumni who register with the Place– ment Center. Career opportunities are also made available to students by an annual Career Day and by the arranging of on-campus interviews with prospective employers.
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. llPir11<;11ir·tn~.i:>wat of Instruction Biblical Education Business Administration Communication Arts Education Career 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; minister; director of pub– lic relations; personnel manage– ment; mass media; communica– tions; station manager; journalist; manager; salesman; lawyer; politi– cian; broadcast programmer 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 Health and Physical Education Language and Literature Music Nursing Psychology Science and Mathematics Social Science physical education teacher; camp– mg; recreation; administrator of you~h activities and youth organ– izations teacher; journalist; linguist; edi– tor; copy writer; prelaw; premedi– cal; personnel relations minister of music; music teacher; music therapist; composer; direc– tor ofmusic; and education caregiver; teacher; counselor; mis– sionary; researcher; supervisor; manager; health screener m 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; environmen– tal sciences; missions; computer scientist; statistician; busmess 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
Cedarville College invites applications from 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 admits students for whom graduation is a reasonable expectation and who are expected to contribute posi– tively to the college community. They carefully consider all fac– tors which demonstrate the applicant's ability to succeed at Cedarville College. Criteria for selection include: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent, Christian lifestyle. 2. Academic record, recommendations, 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 out 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. Those applicants with the best prospects for admission have academic credentials which include a college preparatory secon– dary school curriculum, a grade average above a "C +,"a rank in the upper half of the class, and a test score on the ACT or SAT above the national average. Although the college does not prescribe actual secondary school course requirements, it recommends that students follow a college preparatory curriculum which includes: 4 units of English (grammar, composition, and literature) 3 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry) 3 units of natural science (physical science, biology, and chemistry) 3 units of social studies (history and government) 2 units of a single foreign language Students planning to pursue fields of study in science, mathematics, and nursing are encouraged to take as many courses in mathematics and science as possible in their secondary school curricula. Electives should be chosen to develop interests and skills in re– lated practical fields. Skill in typing is of real value in completing many course assignments and is of particular importance to stu– dents who plan to enroll in computer courses in college. 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.
Early Admission Students who have completed their junior year of high school may apply for early admission. This is especially important for students who anticipate a lengthy graduate program after gradua– tion from college. In addition to following normal application procedures, early admission applicants should submit superior academic records, strong recommendations from high school teachers, and a statement of approval from parents or guardians. An interview is also 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. 5. Request that official copies of transcripts for work completed at other colleges be sent. (Transfer students) **Information concerning test dates and locations is available from most high school counselors and the Admissions Office at Cedarville College. 11n•<:11rfi~~r of Admission Although most students choose to enter the college in the Fall Quarter, students are welcome to enter the Winter or Spring Quar– ters, or either of the Summer Sessions. They should follow the specified admissions procedure, making note of respective appli– cation deadlines. Students who have been offered admission to the college for a particular quarter may defer their enrollment to a subsequent quarter by notifying the admissions office in writing at least one month before the quarter begins.
Deadlines and Notifications 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 WinterQuarter February 15 for Spring Quarter June 1 for Summer Session I July 1 for Summer Session II Deadlines are adjusted on available space basis. iDC•"'r";r"lltii.n.n 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. Admission to Academic P•.nnr""1m,;;, Some academic programs have unique requirements. For ex– ample, music students are required to audition for entry to that de– partment. Students in education and nursing apply for admission to their respective programs during their sophomore year after the program prerequisites have been satisfied. Therefore, students should review the specific entrance requirements which are out– lined in the respective departmental sections of the catalog.
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 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 we11 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 $7500 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 The college welcomes Canadian applicants. In addition to follow– ing the specified admissions procedure, Ontario residents who complete Grade XIII are encouraged to present clearly marked transcripts so that appropriate credit for advanced collegiate standing may be awarded. Upon acceptance, all students should send a certified letter of financial support that indicates both the intention and the resources available to cover the cost of attending Cedarville College. Upon receipt of this document, the college will forward the appropriate forms needed for entry into the United States as a student. Forty-four states and ten foreign countries are represented in the student body. Jenny Boer is from Croydon, Victoria, Australia.
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, and 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. In order to graduate, a student must satisfy the requirements for at least one major field of study. With proper scheduling, he may concurrently complete the requirements for more than one major. Majors involving fewer than sixty quarter hours of course work lend themselves to this approach. Major Fields of Study The college offers twenty-eight major fields of study. Some of the majors represent combinations of two or more areas of study. These are denoted.(*) Course requirements for each of the majors are outlined in the respective departmental sections of the catalog. Acco~nting . History Amencan Studies* Mathematics Behavioral Science* Music Bible, Comprehensive Music Education B~ble, Preseminary Nursing B10logy Physical Education Broadcasting Political Science Business Administration Prelaw* Chemistry Psychology Church Music Public Administration* Communication A~s Science, Comprehensive Computer Informat10n Systems Social Science Elementary Education Sociology English Spanish
The college requires a pattern 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: Quarter hours Biblical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 21-101 Old Testament Survey (5)* 21-102 New Testament Survey (5)* 21-230 Theology Survey (5) 21-340 Baptist History (3) 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 The language requirement may be met by satis– factorily 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. Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Two courses from 61-101to61-198 61-199 Physical Activity and the Christian Life (1) 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 . . . 86 Many of these courses also satisfy the requirements for major fields of study. The specific major field requirements listed in each department section of the catalog should be consulted to determine which courses apply. *Advanced Biblical studies courses can be substituted if the student has sufficient background. Instruction in the college is grouped into eleven departments: I. BIBLICAL EDUCATION Biblical Languages Philosophy and Religion Biblical Studies Practical Theology Christian Education Theology r II. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting Finance Business Education Management Computer Information Systems Marketing Economics Secretarial Administration III. COMMUNICATION ARTS Broadcasting Communication Arts IV. EDUCATION Elementary Education Special Education Secondary Education V. HEALTHANDPHYSICALEDUCATION Health Education Physical Education
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