1996-1997 Academic Catalog

College Profile College Profile Cedarville College is a Baptist college of arts and sciences of over 2,500 students. Since its founding, Cedarville has coupled a balanced liberal arts program with a fundamentalist, theological position in regard to doctrine and patterns of conduct. All classes are taught by dedicated Christian professors who integrate the knowledge oftheir respective fields with biblical perspectives. In keeping with the liberal arts concept, the curriculum centers on a basic program of general studies including Biblical education, communications, humanities, physical education, science and mathematics, and the social sciences. Following this program, students choose a major field of concentrated study related to their abilities, interests, and career goals. Upon completion, students receive the baccalaureate degree. The College also offers an associate of arts degree in office technology. Purpose Since its establishment, the purpose of the College has remained the same: to offer an education consistent with biblical trnth. To achieve this purpose the College seeks to accomplish the following objectives: 1. To undergird the student in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, and to stimulate him to evaluate knowl– edge in the light of scriptural trnth. 2. To encourage growth in Christian character in each student, and to help the student accept his responsibility in faithful Christian service. 3. To increase the student's awareness of the world of ideas and events which are influencing our contemporary culture, and to prepare the student to knowledgeably participate in our society. 4. To enable the student to develop sound critical and analytical reasoning. 5. To provide sufficient opportunities for students to practice the skills of communication. 6. To offer opportunities for academic specialization and preparation for graduate study, and to assist the student in selecting and preparing for a vocation. 7. To foster the student's appreciation of, and participa– tion in, wholesome avocational and cultural activities. Recognition, Certification, and Accreditation Cedarville College is an institution of higher learning approved by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. The College is a four-year degree-granting institution chartered by the State of Ohio and certified by the Ohio Board ofRegents. The College is approved by the State Department of Education for the education and certification of both elementary and secondary teachers. The bachelor of science in nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing. The bachelor of science in engineer– ing programs is accredited by the Engineering Accredita– tion Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engi– neering and Technology (EAC/ABET). The College holds membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 No1ih LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2502, 312-263-0456. This recognition signifies that the College is accredited. The College also holds membership in the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities, the Ohio College Association, the Association ofindependent Colleges and Universities ofOhio, the National Association ofinde– pendent Colleges and Universities, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Ohio Foundation ofindependent Colleges. Information concerning accrediting agencies and respective accreditation requirements is available in the Office ofthe Academic Vice President. Massies Creek gorge, locatedjust mi1111tesjiwn the campus, offers a peacejid retreatfi·om the stresses ofcollege l(fe.