2000-2001 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 27 If a student has a baccalaureate degree from another institu– tion and desires to earn a second degree, the student must: 1. Have earned the first baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or from an institution specifically approved by Cedarville University. 2. Meet all the admission and proficiency requirements. 3. Earn at least 48 credits from Cedarville University, including at least 32 credits of upper division courses (300- level or above). 4. Fulfill the equivalent of the Cedarville University General Education Requirements. 5. Fulfill the requirements ofa designated major for the second baccalaureate 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. Selection ofaMajor Many students have not chosen a major field of study by the time they enroll at Cedarville. Others change their major at some time during their collegiate studies. The University offers special advising and other services to help students make these important decisions. Students uncertain of a major begin as "undeclared" majors. They work with academic advisors who specialize in helping students who have not yet chosen a field of study. Until they choose a particular major, "undeclared" students typically take courses specified as meeting the General Education Require– ments. They are also encouraged to utilize the resources of the Career Services Office. This office offers career profiles, interest inventories, and counselors so that students in the midst ofmaking career decisions have good information. Most "undeclared" students select a major by the middle of the sophomore year. In many instances, delaying the choice of major does not extend the time needed to graduate from Cedarville. However, in programs ofstudy with extensive specific course requirements, delaying the choice of that major even one quarter can cause students to take longer to com– plete degree requirements. The suggested four-year curricula listed with each major in the catalog outline the recommended course sequences. Evel)' Cedarville student benefits _fi-0111 advanced technology resources in the classroom. MajorField The amount ofwork for a typical major field approximates 54 quarter hours and must include the requirements of the department. Comprehensive majors are typically from 70 to 90 hours. Specific requirements are listed at the beginning of depaiiment course offerings. In order to graduate, a student must satisfy the requirements for at least one major field of study. With proper scheduling, he or she may concurrently complete the requirements for more than one major. Majors involving fewer than 60 quarter hours of course work lend themselves to this approach. Major courses in which "D" grades are received may count as meeting the requirements of the major field ifpermitted by departmental policy. If "D" grades are not permitted, the depaiiment chairperson may approve a course substitution as an alternative to repeating a course. To qualify for graduation, sh1dents must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average for their major.