1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Academic Information The Cedarville College academic program is designed to meet the educational, moral, physical, social, and spiri– tual needs of young people who desire to honor God with their lives. The total program represents a balance between the knowledge gained through the courses studied, the cocurricular activities, and worship in the regular chapel and church services. In such a setting, truth from scripture is integrated with the knowledge taught in each course to provide effective learning and enduring life values. The knowledge and skills learned from the courses give students an excellent background for professional competence in their chosen fields. Degree Requirements Cedarville College grants six baccalaureate degrees and one associate degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.), Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer– ing (B.S.M.E.), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), and Associate of Arts in Office Technology (A.A.). A degree candidate should carefully study the require– ments for that degree as well as the special requirements for graduation found in this catalog. Careful attention to these requirements will enable the student to avoid doing unnecessary work. Students are responsible to see that graduation requirements are met. Bachelor's degree requirements are listed below. 1. Meet all admission and proficiency requirements. 2. Complete at least 192 quarter hours (not including proficiency), 48 hours of which must be of upper division work (300-400 level courses). 3. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0. 4. Maintain a grade point average in the major of not less than 2.0. 5. Establish minimum residency of one year (48 quarter hours, normally the senior year). 6. Complete the General Education Requirements. 7. Complete the specific course and professional require– ments for the desired major. One third of the course requirements must be taken from Cedarville College. Cedarville graduates enjoy a balanced educational e.1perie11ce that integrates spiritual truth with academic knowledge.