1997-1998 Academic Catalog

CCEMS has several goals for the operation of its pre– hospital and transport services. As a Chr~stian o~ganiza­ tion, its primary goal is to be an outstanding testlmo~y for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Chnst to all publics of this organization. CCEMS' s desire is to comfort and show compassion for those for which they care; squad members strive not only to address physical needs, but to reassure their patients emotionally. Also, their goal is to provide opportunities for practical appli– cation of classroom knowledge. Involvement in this service provides those pursuing careers in the medical field with hands on experience, and offers all members, regardless of major, opportunities to cultivate skills in teamwork, operating efficiently in stressful situations and maldng sound decisions quickly. Membership on CCEMS provides exciting opportunities for ministry and valuable experience to students of all majors. One-Year Bible Program The College offers a concentrated program for the student who desires a formal education in Bible before he pursues his vocation at home or engages in a field of technical study not available in a Christian school. It is designed so that a student can function as a more knowl– edgeable layman in his church. This curriculum is outlined in the Biblical Education section of the catalog. Philadelphia Study Tour Late in the summer, before the opening of the academic year, the historians of the College conduct a study tour of historic Philadelphia and its environs. Students earn academic credit while tracing the steps of America's founding fathers to Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, Valley Forge, and other sites. Information about this program may be obtained from the Department of Social Sciences and History. Preprofessional Programs Many students seek specialized training in professions after attending Cedarville College. A number of preprofessional programs are available. The preseminary curriculum which prepares students for seminary studies and the gospel ministry is outlined in the Department of Biblical Education section of the catalog. The prelaw curriculum prepares students for law school and is explained in the Department of Social Sciences and History section of the catalog. Preprofessional curricula in dentistry, medical technology, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine are described in the Department of Science and Mathematics section of the catalog. A listing of graduate and professional schools attended by Cedarville graduates is available from the respective academic department chairs or preprofessional advisors. Academic Information 39 Study Abroad Opportunities ARRIBA ARRIBA, Academic Residency and Research Internship for Baptists Abroad, is a work/study program sponsored by Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PA in coopera– tion with Baptist Mid-Missions. Cedarville students in any major may earn up to 45 quarter hours credit in Spanish, sociology, biology, religion, missions, cross– cultural studies, and general electives. Students involved in the program spend one year in the area of Cuenca, Ecuador, where classroom theory is integrated with practical application and experience in cultural studies, church planting, and alpine and rainforest studies, under the direction of experienced missionaries and college professors. Students interested in the program should contact Dr. John Silvius for additional information. Travel Study Abroad Program Cedarville College sponsors a travel study abroad program in which students study language and culture for five weeks. This intensive study program allows students to experience the culture, learn about the coun– try, and improve language skills through studying, staying with families, attending church services, and visiting historical sites. Students having completed elementary Spanish can earn up to 18 hours credit in a summer with eight of these being abroad. Students with foreign language back– grounds who have satisfied the graduation requirement in language can earn additional advanced credit in foreign language. Detailed information is available from the director of summer school and continuing education. Overseas Study Programs in Israel Cedarville College cooperates with an institute in Israel to provide an experience of study and travel. Through the Institute of Holy Land Studies, a division of Jerusalem University College (Israel), a student can choose two programs: long-term, consisting of a quarter or a year abroad; and short-term, a 23-day program in the summer in which a student can earn six quarter hours, which count as two general education electives (Bible and history). Latin American Studies Program Cedarville cooperates with other study abroad pro– grams, especially with the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities' Latin American studies program in San Jose, Costa Rica. Interested students should contact Dr. Barbara Loach for details.