1998-1999 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Faculty W. Philip Bassett, Chairman: Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Plymouth State College, 1977; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, 1986; Ph.D., Andrews University, 1991. At Cedarville since 1991. Merlin Ager, Dean, School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies: Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1960; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1962; graduate study, Miami University, summer of 1963; University of Wisconsin, summer of 1964; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1967. At Cedarville 1964- 75, 1978-present. Sue Baker, Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Kent State University, 1968; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1972; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati, 1987. At Cedarville since 1978. Eddie Baumann, Assistant Professor of Edµcation. Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1983; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1987; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1995. At Cedarville since 1993. Omer Bonenberger, Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1960; M.A., Arizona State University, 1968; D.Ed., University of Maine, 1981. At Cedarville since 1981. Sally Castle, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Syracuse University, 1964; M.S., The University of Dayton, 1983; Ed.S., Wright State University, 1992. Ed.D, Nova Southeastern University, 1996. At Cedarville since 1994. Sharon Eimers, Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Tennessee Temple University, 1975; M.Sp.Ed., University of Tennessee, 1981; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati, 1987. At Cedarville since 1981. Carol Estes, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1975; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1985; Ph.D. candidate, The Ohio State University, 1993. At Cedarville since 1996. Dwayne Frank, Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1960; B.S., Central State University, 1960; M.S., College of Idaho, 1965; graduate study, Oregon State University, 1965; Ed.D., University ofldaho, 1973. At Cedarville since 1968. Timothy Heaton, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Wittenberg University, 1973; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, 1986; graduate study, University of Dayton, 1989. At Cedarville since 1987. Cheryl Irish, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Western Baptist College, 1986; Certificate in Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin, 1986; M.S.E., University of Wisconsin, 1990. At Cedarville since 1998. Anna Ruth Hille, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Bryan College, 1955; B.S., Eastern Kentucky State, 1963; M.E., Xavier University, 1976. At Cedarville since 1987. Beverly Monroe, Associate Professor Emerita of Education. Education: B.A., Shelton College, 1957; M.A., Wright State Univer– sity, 1971; Ph.D., Miami University, 1985. At Cedarville since 1977. CareerOpportunities Christian and public schools actively recruit Cedarville education graduates. Graduate schools also welcome Cedarville students. Careers pursued by graduates include: Christian school education elementary school teacher high school or middle school teacher international schools missions schools music education physical education preschool director or teacher special education (mild-moderate educational needs) Teacher Education Program Admission Requirements Students admitted to Cedarville College must also make application for formal admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). To be admitted, students must meet the following requirements at least one quarter before enrolling in the first methods of teaching course for their particular program. These requirements apply to all students seeking a degree and/or licensure in either early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, or adolescent/ young adult education (i.e., secondary education). Students seeking a degree/licensure in a program offered by another department should review the requirements of that department as well. 1. Minimum cumulative GPA of2.7 in all courses including all TEP core curriculum courses. Minor differences exist in the TEP core curriculum according to degree/licensure program. All TEP core courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or above. 2. Overall GPA of 2.7 and a grade of "C" or above in all general education communications courses: COM-110 Fundamentals ofSpeech, ENG-110English Composition I, ENG-140English Composition II. 3. Grade of "C-" or above in teaching field or concentration area courses. 4. Minimum passing scores on the Praxis I (Preprofessional Sldlls Test) Examination: reading, 175; writing, 174; mathematics, 175. Waivers may be granted to all or part of the Praxis I, based on ACT/SAT scores, and pe1formance in selected course work at Cedarville College. Student interested in qualifying for a waiver should consult with their academic advisor or the Education Department for the specific requirements. A student must pass the Praxis I in order to receive credit for the course EDU-100, The Education Profession, and before registering for any other course within the Education Department. 5. Satisfactory completion in all introductory field experiences: EDU-101 ContemporaryChristianSchools,EDU-204 Multicultural FieldExperience, and EDSP-206 Special Education Field Experience. 6. Recommendation of the Department of Education's admission interview committee based on application resume, interview, and letters of recommendation. Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion Requirements To maintain regular standing in the teacher education program, and/or to receive an education degree, students must maintain and/or complete the following requirements: 1. Maintain a GPA of 2.7 or above in all courses. 2. Obtain a '!C-" or above in all methods courses. 3. Satisfactorily complete field and clinical experiences. 4. Satisfactorily complete the student teaching experience. 5. Earn acceptable scores on the National Teacher's Exam (NTE) Core Battery and the NTE Specialty exams.