1992-1993 Academic Catalog

34 Academic Information Minor Fields of Study Twenty-four hours in a particular field of study usually constitute a minor. All Cedarville graduates complete a minor in Bible as part of the General Education requirements. Other minor fields are optional. Available minors include: Athletic training Biology Broadcasting Business administration Chemistry Christian ministries management Church education Coaching Communication arts (general) Computer information systems Economics English Greek Health education History International business Mathematics Music Music, Church Organizational communication Philosophy and religion Physics Political science Psychology Public administration Sociology Spanish General Education Requirements The College requires a pattern of courses which helps achieve college objectives. These objectives lead to an educational experience which broadens the student's outlook and knowledge. The general education pattern is: Quarter Hours I. Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 0-8 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 English); 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. These credits do not apply to the 192 credits needed for graduation. 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 3. Completed a course equivalent to GSCI-184 College Algebra with at least a grade of C- (A= 4.00 system) at another approved institution of higher education.