2001-2002 Academic Catalog

Classification ofStudents Regular students are those who have met the requirements for admission, are emailed in a degree program, and are carrying at least 12 quarter hours of credit in that academic quarter. Special students are those who are not enrolled in degree programs. Part-time students are those who have met all admission requirements, are seeking a degree, and are taking fewer than 12 quarter hours. Transfer students are those who have studied full time for at least one term at another accred– ited college or university. High school students are those who have not completed high school graduation requirements. Assignment to Classes Official class membership is determined according to the following schedule: Class Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Special ClassAttendance Quarter hours completed 1-45 46-95 96-140 141+ assigned In general, regular attendance is necessary for the student to receive full benefit from the college experience. Since there are several different ways in which ideal class attendance may be achieved, official faculty policy allows each faculty member to determine and develop attendance standards which will meet the particular needs of the course. Out-of-Class Courses In order for students with irreconcilable conflicts to be able to complete graduation requirements on schedule, it some– times is necessary to allow instruction in an out-of-class setting. To take a course out of class: 1. The course must be 200, 300, or 400-level. 2. Students must obtain approval from the department chairper– son, the faculty member teaching the class, and the advisor. Out-of-class course approval forms are available in the Academic Services Office. Exceptions to the course level requirement listed above must be approved by the respective faculty member, department chairperson, and advisor. CorrespondenceStudy/Distance Education Cedarville University does not offer correspondence, and it does not accept correspondence credits from institutions that do not have accreditation from a recognized United States regional accrediting agency. In some unusual circumstances, it does accept correspondence credits from accredited institu– tions of higher learning, but a student may not utilize more than 15 quarter hours of correspondence credits toward fulfilling degree requirements. Cedarville University does offer several mediated/on-line learning courses, and it does accept this type of courses from institutions who are accredited by a U.S. regional accrediting agency. Distance learning courses are subject to the same policies and resh·ictions as normal transfer courses. The University reviews and processes credits received for distance learning and correspondence study in the same manner as h·ansfer credits. For additional information, contact the Academic Services Office. Internships Many of the major fields of study include opportunities to receive credit for supervised, on-the-job activities. Interested students should contact the respective department chairper– son for details. IndependentStudy Independent study allows students to develop a high degree of independence in their ability to choose and investigate problems. The objectives of the program include providing opportunities to explore areas not covered in normal course structure, recognizing foreign h·avel experiences, rewarding self-motivated students, and encouraging joint study by faculty and students on specialized projects. Individual students and faculty members develop the specific criteria that must be met for the successful completion of specific independent study projects. However, the following guidelines govern the independent sh1dy program: 1. Only one independent study project may be undertaken in an academic term. 2. The maximum credit that may be earned for an independent sh1dy project is four quarter hours. 3. The faculty member supervising the independent study, the sh1dent's advisor, and the deparhnent chair must sign the student's independent sh1dy form. Registration for the independent sh1dy must occur at the beginning of the quaiier in which the work is to be completed. 4. No more than eight quarter hours in independent study may be counted toward the major field; no more than four quarter hours toward a minor field; and no more than 16 may be counted toward graduation. Independent study taken outside major and/or minor fields must be approved by the depart– ment chairperson and the dean. 5. Although grade point average is not qualification for independent study, the faculty member has the right to deny sh1dent participation for any appropriate reason. 6. Participating faculty members determine the grade (letter grade or credit/no credit). TestingOut Procedure Qualified sh1dents 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 form from the Academic Services Office, obtain the approval of the chairperson of the department in which the course is offered, and contact the instructor of the course to schedule the test.