1995-1996 Academic Catalog

History Cedarville College was established on January 26, 1887, through the vision of five godly men who dreamed of a college that would provide Christian young people with education that was offered within a spiritual framework. Affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church, the College attracted many area students and built its first building, "Old Main," now called "Founders' Hall," in 1895. Year after year, Cedarville attracted a record number of students and soon gained a reputation not only for its Bible teaching, but also for its liberal arts pro– gram. The turbulence of the first fifty years of the 20th century led to hard times for the College. Following one final attempt to become strong after the end of WW II, the trustees realized that the enrollment could not support expenses. The College would have to find another church group to assume its operation, or close its doors. At that time the trustees of the Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland, Ohio, were seeking a campus on which to expand. Hearing of Cedarville College, they visited the campus and were convinced that Cedarville was the site that God had for their school. Upon mutual agreement by both trustee boards, ownership of the College was transferred on April 4, 1953. Cedarville College became a Baptist college of arts and sciences. James T. Jeremiah, the pastor who first suggested the Baptist Bible Institute-Cedarville College connection, was called to be the president. Soon the College was alive and flourishing. By 1959 the enrollment had grown to 255. Faculty, staff, and facilities were added. Six years later the student body had nearly tripled to 763. By the end of Dr. Jeremiah's twenty-five year tenure as president in 1978, the College's enrollmenthad grown to over 1,200 students. Paul Dixon was then called to lead Cedarville College. Through his leadership, the College has continued to flourish in every area. The student body has grown to over 2,400 students. Several new facilities, including six residence halls, the Athletic Center, Centennial Library, and the Miter Conference Center have been constructed in the last decade. A new academic building for engineer– ing, nursing, and science was completed in 1992. The Ministry Center, a 3,400 seat chapel, and facilities for both the music department and Christian ministries division is scheduled for completion in 1996. Many new academic and co-curricular programs have also been added. In 1987, Cedarville College celebrated its centennial, commemorating one hundred years in Christian higher education. The future looks bright for Cedarville College as it seeks God's continued blessing and enters its second century of service. College Catalog Contents History ............................................................................. 4 College Profile ................................................................. 4 Purpose ......................................................................... 6 The Campus .................................................................. 7 Computer Information Network .................................... 10 Student Life ................................................................... 14 Christian Ministries ....................................................... 20 Admissions .................................................................... 24 Academic Information ................................................... 28 Major Fields of Study ................................................. 28 General Education Requirements ................................ 30 Special Programs ........................................................ 34 Academic Policies ....................................................... 36 Departments of Instruction ............................................ 42 Biblical Education ....................................................... 42 Business Administration .............................................. 54 Communication Arts ................................................... 70 Education .................................................................... 82 Engineering ................................................................. 96 Health and Physical Education .................................. 104 Interdisciplinary Studies ............................................ 114 Language and Literature ........................................... 122 Music ........................................................................ 130 Nursing ...................................................................... 146 Psychology ................................................................ 152 Science and Mathematics .......................................... 158 Social Science and History ........................................ 174 Financial Infonnation .................................................. 192 Tuition and Fees ........................................................ 192 Financial Aid Information ......................................... 195 Doctrinal Statement ..................................................... 201 Board ofTrustees/Administration ............................... 202 Statistical Information ................................................. 203 Index ............................................................................ 204 CorrespondenceDirectory ........................................... 207 Directions .................................................................... 208