1984-1985 Academic Catalog

Although correspondence study cannot replace the experience gained through the actual classroom instruction and discussion, occasional utilization of correspondence study may be appropri– ate. Cedarville College does not offer such courses. However, the college recognizes and recommends several programs. Informa– tion concerning these programs is available in the Academic Records Office. The total number of quarter hours of correspondence study ac– cepted toward completion of degree requirements may not exceed fifteen. In order for correspondence study to be acceptable, prior permission must have been received for each course from the in– structor of the course involved, the academic advisor, and the academic vice president. Correspondence study is not counted as residence credit, and therefore cannot be counted toward the residence requirements. Permission forms are available in the Academic Records Office. Credits received for correspondence study are treated in the same manner as transfer credits. Au Sable Trails Institute Students with an environmental biology emphasis may take ad– vantage of courses offered by the Au Sable Trails Institute in field ecology, field biology, land resources, water resources, and en– vironmental studies. In a setting of northern lower Michigan forests, wetlands, lakes, and wild rivers, students may take courses which provide academic content field experience, and practical tools for stewardship of creational resources. The Insti– tute grants vocational certificates for environmental analysts, land resource analysts, water resource analysts, and naturalists. Interested students should contact Dr. John Silvius, Cedarville College Au Sable Trails Institute Representative. 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. Many major fields of study include opportunities to re- ceive credit for supervised, on-the-job activities. Interested stu– dents should contact respective department chairmen for details. One-Year Bible u ..... '°""""''""" 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. 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.