2001-2002 Academic Catalog

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 oftest-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. Special Academic Programs EmergencyMedical Service Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services (CUEMS) 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 department was converted 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 ofPatterson 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 anses. St11de11ts gai11 exce/le11t e111erge11c;1 medical trai11i11g a11d experience ll'ith tile st11dent-operated Cedarville U11iversil)' Emerge/IC\' Medim/ Service. Since state certification is required and national certification is recommended for membership on the squad, the University grants credit to those matriculated Cedarville students who complete the National Registry's approved programs in EMT training. Upon receipt of bona fide copies of 'National Regis– try' certificates ofcompletion, the University will grant five quarter hours ofelective credit for EMT-Basic training, three additional quarter hours for EMT-Intermediate training, and eight quarter hours for paramedic training. CUEMS has several goals for the operation of its pre– hospital and transport services. As a Christian organization, its primaiy 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 comfort 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 opportunities 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 ofmajor, opportunities to cultivate skills in team– work, to operate efficiently in stressful situations, and to make sound decisions quickly. Membership on CUEMS provides exciting opportunities for minist1y and valuable experience to students of all majors. One-Year Bible Program The University offers a concentrated program for the student who desires a formal 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 curriculum is outlined in the Biblical Education section of the catalog. Preprofessional Programs Many students seek specialized training in professions after attending Cedarville University. A number of preprofessional programs are available. The preseminary curriculum which prepares students for seminary studies and the gospel ministry is outlined in the Department of Biblical Education section of the catalog. The prelaw curriculum prepares students for law school and is explained in the Department of Social Sciences and History section of the catalog. Preprofessional curricula in dentistry, medical technology, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterina1y medicine are described in the Department of Science and Mathematics section of the catalog.