2000-2001 Academic Catalog

34 Academic Information TestingOutProcedure Qualified students may earn credit toward graduation by passing the appropriate examinations with a grade of "B" or better. A student interested in testing out should obtain a course test-out fotm from the Academic Services Office, obtain the approval of the chairperson of the department in which the course is offered, and contact the instrnctor of the course to schedule the test. A student may not test out of a course previously audited. Tests must be taken during registration week or during the first two full calendar weeks of the quarter. Upon testing out of a course, a student must pay one-half tuition for the course credit. Credit for the course and a designation of "test-out" will appear on the student's tran– script with a grade of CE (credit by examination). This grade is not computed into the cumulative grade point average. Credits earned by test-out during a quarter do not count toward the 12 quarter hours required for full-time status. No student may earn more than 60 quarter hours of test-out credit through tests administered at the University, CLEP, AP, IB, or any other recognized testing agency. Hours earned by test-out do not count as hours in residence toward graduation with honors. Students gain excellent emergency medical training and experience with the student-operated Cedarville University Emergency Medical Service. Special Academic Programs EmergencyMedical Service Cedarville University began its history of emergency services in 1965 when a men's service organization, Alpha Chi, formed the Cedarville College Fire Department. In 1969 the fire depa1iment was conve1ied into a rescue squad. Today, CUEMS is comprised of students who are state and nationally certified EMTs and/or paramedics, and who volunteer their time to act as the Emergency Medical Services division of Patterson Clinic. The squad responds primarily to emergencies on campus, but CUEMS offers its services to the community as well. The department has a mutual aid agreement with the Cedarville Township EMS, serving as a backup squad when the need arises. Since state certification is required and national certifica– tion is recommended for membership on the squad, the University grants credit to those matriculated Cedarville students who complete the National Registty's approved programs in EMT training. Upon receipt of bona fide copies of 'National Registry' certificates of completion, the University will grant five quarter hours of elective credit for EMT-Basic training, three additional quarter hours for EMT– Intermediate training, and eight quatier hours for paramedic training. CUEMS has several goals for the operation of its pre- · hospital and transport services. As a Christian organization, its primary goal is to be an outstanding testimony for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ to all publics of this organization. CUEMS 's desire is to comfoti and show compassion for those for whom they care; squad members strive not only to address physical needs, but to reassure their patients emotionally. Another goal is to provide oppmiunities for practical application of classroom knowledge. Involve– ment 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, to operate efficiently in stressful situa– tions, and to make sound decisions quickly. Membership on CUEMS provides exciting opportunities for ministry and valuable experience to students of all majors. One-Year Bible Program The University offers a concentt·ated program for the student who desires a fotmal education in Bible before he pursues his vocation at home or engages in a field of techni– cal study not available in a Christian school. It is designed so that a student can function as a more knowledgeable layman in his church. This cuniculum 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 University conduct a study tour of historic Philadelphia and its environs. Students earn academic credit while tracing the steps ofAmerica's founding fathers to Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, Valley Forge, and other sites. Infmmation about this program may be obtained from the Department of Social Sciences and History.