1998-1999 Academic Catalog

Academic Information The Cedarville College academic program is designed to meet the educational, moral, physical, social, and spiritual needs of young people who desire to honor God with their lives. The tot.al program represents a balance between the knowledge gamed through the courses studied, the cocurricular activities and worship in the regular chapel and church services. In such a settin~, truth from Scripture is integrated with the knowledge taught m each course to provide effective learning and enduring life values. The knowledge and skills learned from the c?urses give students an excellent backgrm!nd for profes– s10nal 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 ofScience (B.S.), Bachelor of Science inElectrical Engineering (B .S.E.E.), Bachelor ofScience in Mechanical Engineering (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 requirements for that degree as well as the special requirements for gradua– tion found in this catalog. Careful attention to these require– ments will enable the student to avoid doing unnecessary . work. Students are responsible to see that graduation require– ments 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 profi– ciency), 48 hours of which must be of upper division work (300-400 level courses). 3. Maintain an overall 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 requirements for the desired major. One-third of the course requirements within a major must be taken from Cedarville College. 8. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language on a standardized examination or complete English Composi– tion (ENG-110, ENG-140) with at least a 2.0 grade point average, on a four-point scale. 9. Satisfy the appropriate global awareness requirement. 10. Participate in the college testing and assessment program when asked. 11. Complete an application for commencement and pay the graduation fee. CurriculumOutline Quarter hours Proficiency ............................................................................ 0-8 Other General Education Requirements ........................... 80-102 Major field requirements and cognates ................. ,.......... 48-100 Electives .............................................................................. 0-64 Total (minimum not includingproficiency) ........................ 192 Requireme~ts for the associate of arts in office systems are listed in the Department of Business Administration section of the catalog. Specific curricular requirements are outlined in each departmental section of the catalog. Requirements for a Second Degree If a student has a baccalaureate degree from Cedarville College and desires to earn a second degree, the student must: 1. Meet all the admission requirements. . 2. Have fulfilled each of the General Education courses in biblical education. 3. Earn a minimum of 240 credits (48 credits beyond the 192 minimum required for a first baccalaureate degree). At least 32 of the credits earned after 192 must be taken at Cedarville College. 4. Earn at least 64 credits in upper division courses (300-level and above). 5. Fulfill the requirements of a designated major of the second baccalaureate degree. Any appropriate coursework from the first degree may be applied toward the second degree. 6. Earn at least a 2.0 grade point average in the major. 7. Participate in the senior testing and assessment program when asked. 8. Complete an application for commencement and pay the graduation fee. Ceda11 1 ille graduates enjoy a balanced educational experience that integrates spiritual truth with academic knowledge.