1992-1993 Academic Catalog

Faculty Merlin Ager, Chairman; Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1960; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1962; graduate study, Miami University, summer of 1963; University of Wisconsin, summer of 1964; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1967. At Cedarville 1964-75, 1978-present. Sue Baker, Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Kent State University, 1968; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1972; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati, 1987. At Cedarville since 1978. W. Phillip Bassett, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Plymouth State College, 1977; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, 1986; Ph.D., Andrews University, 1991. At Cedarville since 1991. Omer Bonenberger, Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1960; M.A., Arizona State University, 1968; D.Ed., University of Maine, 1981. At Cedarville since 1981. Dwayne Frank, Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1960; B.S., Central State University, 1960; M.S., College of Idaho, 1965; graduate study, Oregon State University, 1965; Ed.D., University of Idaho, 1973. At Cedarville since 1968. Sharon Eimers, Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Tennessee Temple University, 1975; M.Sp.Ed., University of Tennessee, 1981; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati, 1987. At Cedarville since 1981. Timothy Heaton, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Wittenberg University, 1973; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, 1986; graduate study, University of Dayton, 1989-. At Cedarville since 1987. Anna Ruth Hille, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Bryan College, 1955; B.S., Eastern Kentucky State, 1963; M.E., Xavier University, 1976. At Cedarville since 1987. Beverly Monroe, Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Shelton College, 1957; M.A., Wright State University, 1971; Ph.D., Miami University, 1985. At Cedarville since 1977. Irma Dodson, Professor Emerita of Education. Education: Graduate, Junior College Curriculum, Illinois State University, 1933; B.S., Indiana State University, 1952; graduate study, Ball State University, 1962-63; M.A., Indiana State University, 1964. At Cedarville from 1968 to 1978. Career Opportunities Both Christian and public schools actively recruit Cedarville education graduates. Graduate schools also welcome Cedarville students. Careers pursued by graduates include: christian school education elementary school teacher general education (1-8) high school or middle school teacher music education (K-8) physical education (K-8) physical education special education special music (K-12) Education 87 Teacher Education Program Admission Requirements Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program near the conclusion of their sophomore year. To be admitted they must meet the following requirements: 1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all courses (2.3 for K-3 program). 2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in teaching field courses. 3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in professional education courses. 4. Grade of "C" or above in communications courses. 5. Grade of "C" or above in teaching field or concentration area courses. 6. Acceptable scores on PPST Examination: Reading: 171 and above; Mathematics: 173 and above; Writing: 171 and above. 7. Satisfactory completion of the following courses ("C" or above): COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech EDUC-100,101 Intro. to Education/Field Experience EDUC-102 Education of Exceptional Children EDUC-200 Audio Visual Methods EDUC-300 Leamer and the Learning Process EDUC-302 Teaching Thinking Skills ENG-110,140 English Composition I,II 8. Satisfactory completion of foundational education courses: (for elementary majors only) EDUC-182,183 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers EDUC-230 Arts & Crafts EDUC-290 Handwriting EDUC-320 Children's Literature EDUC-370 Music for the Elementary School PE0-299 Teaching Health & P.E. PYCH-270 Child Development (or PYCH-370 Adolescent Development) 9. Satisfactory ratings in field experiences (PSI, Introduction to Education Field Experience). 10. Recommendation of the department's admissions interview committee/Department of Education (based on resume, interview, and references). Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion Requirements 1. Satisfactory GPA in all courses. 2. Satisfactory completion of methods courses. 3. Satisfactory completion of field experiences. 4. Satisfactory completion of student teaching. 5. Acceptable scores on the National Teachers Examination (NTE) core battery and NTE specialty exams.