1990-1991 Academic Catalog

Each September the historians of the College conduct a study tour of historic Philadelphia and its environs. Students earn academic credit while tracing the steps ofAmerica's founding fathers to Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, Valley Forge, and other sites. Information about this program may be obtained from the Department of Social Sciences and History. Many students seek specialized training in professions after attending Cedarville College. A number of preprofessional programs 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 Sciences and History section of the catalog. Preprofessional curricula in agriculture, dentistry, engineering, medical technology, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, phar– macy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine are described in the De– partment of Science and Mathematics section of the catalog. Cedarville studentsfind generous scholarships, excellent leadership training, and genuine respectfor their Christian convictions in the ROTC programs. The College offers a non-credit course for all students wishing to im– prove 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 three-week program. Interested students may contact the Student Services Office for detailed information. Air Force Cedarville College cooperates with Wright State University in offering Reserve Officer Training Corps instruction which prepares students for commissioning as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. The freshman and sophomore level classes in aerospace studies are held at Cedarville College. Junior and senior level classes are taught at Wright State University located approximately fifteen miles from Cedarville. These classes are taken in addition to a normal course of study at Cedarville ~1d are recognized as electives. 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 emolled in the Professional Officer Course receive $100 per month subsistence allow– ance. Scholarships covering the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks, and a $100 monthly allowance for two, two-and-a-half, three, and three-and-one-half years are available to students who demonstrate academic and leadership potential. A one-year scholarship is also available for computer science, electrical engineering, and nursing students. Scholarship availability is great– est in the areas ofmath, computer science, physics, nursing, and premedicine. Traditionally, about half of Cedarville cadets are able to win scholarships. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact Department of Aerospace Studies, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, 45435, phone: (513) 873-2730 or Mr. Charles Dillon, Cedarville College ROTC Repre– sentative at (513) 766-2211Ext.207.