1990-1991 Academic Catalog

Twenty-four hours in one department usually constitutes a minor. All Cedarville graduates complete a minor in Bible as part of the General Edu– cation requirements. Other minor fields are optional. Available minors include: Athletic training Biology Business administration Chemistry Christian ministries management Church education Coaching Comprehensive science Computer information systems Economics English German Greek Health education Mathematics Music Music, Church Philosophy and religion Political science Psychology Public administration Sociology Spanish Urban studies Individual study carrels in the librmy may be resenied by upperclassmen conducting research for independent studies or special projects. The College requires a pattern of courses which helps achieve college objectives. These objectives lead to an educational experience which broad– ens the student's outlook and knowledge. The general education pattern is: Hours Each student upon initial enrollment at the College must take placement examinations in English and mathematics. These examinations should be taken before, but not later than the end of the first quarter of matriculation. A. English (0-4) Students who have satisfied one of the following requirements are exempt from taking the placement examination in English. Standardized test scores earned more than three years before matriculation will not be accepted for placement purposes. 1. Scored 500 or above on the CLEP General or English Composition Test; or 2. Scored 21 or higher on the English section of the ACT; or 3. Scored 400 or higher on the Verbal section of the SAT; or 4. Scored 33 or higher on the TSWE (Test of Standard Written En– glish); or 5. Completed a course equivalent of ENG-110 English Composition I with at least a grade of C- (A = 4.00 system) at another approved institution of higher education. Students who do not earn the score on the placement test specified for proficiency are required to take ENG-100 Basic English (4 quarter hours) as soon as possible after matriculation. B. Mathematics (0-4) Students who have satisfied one of the following are exempt from taking the placement examination in mathematics. Standardized test scores earned more than three years before matriculation will not be accepted for placement purposes. 1. Scored 22 or higher on the Mathematics section of the ACT; or 2. Scored 460 or higher on the Quantitative section of the SAT; or