2002-2003 Academic Catalog

112 Interdisciplinary Studies A complete description of the General Education Requirements is found on page 18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in International Studies First year: ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology ............................................... 3 BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought ....................................... 3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation ................................................... 3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech ........................................... 3 ENG-1400 Composition ............................................................... 3 GSS-1000 Foundations of Social Science ................................... 3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities ................................... 3 LIT-2340 Western Literature ........................................................ 3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life ....................... 1 Biology Elective ......................................................................... 3.5 Quantitative Elective ..................................................................... 3 Physical Activity Education Elective ............................................. 1 Total ........................................................................................ 32.5 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature ......................................... 3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature........................................ 3 BEPH-2260 Religion and Culture ................................................. 3 COM-3140 Intercultural Communication ...................................... 3 GEO-3510 World Regional Geography-West .............................. 3 (or GEO-3520 World Regional Geography-East ....................... 3) HIST-2030 History of Civilization ................................................. 3 Physical Science Elective .......................................................... 3.5 Concentration Requirement .................................................... 3-11 Elementary Foreign Language, if needed ................................. 0-8 Total ........................................................................................ 32.5 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development ........................... 2 BUS-2910 International Business ................................................ 3 LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning ............................ 3 Concentration Requirements ................................................. 12-18 Electives ....................................................................................... 6 Intermediate Foreign Language, if required .............................. 0-6 Total ........................................................................................... 32 Travel Abroad (Summer or during the junior or senior years) .......................... 0-3 Fourth year: BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration ............................... 2 Concentration Requirements ................................................. 18-24 Electives .................................................................................... 5-8 Total ...................................................................................... 28-31 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Air Force Cedarville University cooperates with Wright State University in offering Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps instruction which prepares students for commissioning as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. While all courses are taken through the University, leadership laboratories and classes for the junior and senior years are taught at Wright State University, the site of the area Air Force ROTC detachment. Transportation is provided by the University. The four-year program is divided into two phases: the General Military Course (GMC) involving the freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer Course (POC) involving the junior and senior years. GMC courses are open to everyone interested in registering for the courses. No commitment to the Air Force is required. Students enrolled in the POC are on contract with the government and receive a $250 per month subsistence allowance. Scholarships covering the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks, and a $250 monthly allowance for two and three years are available on a competitive basis to students who demonstrate academic and leadership potential. Scholarship availability is greatest in the areas of mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, nursing, and premedicine. Traditionally, about half of Cedarville cadets are able to win scholarships. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact the Department of Aerospace Studies, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, 45435, phone: 937-775-2730 or the Cedarville University Admissions Office. Air Force ROTC course require- ments count as elective credits in the 128 semester hours required for graduation. Air Force ROTC Course Descriptions AES-1210,1220 The Air Force Today 1 hour/sem Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and an introduction to communication skills. AES-1211 Leadership Laboratory 0 hours Applied Air Force ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 1000- level AES courses. Credit/no credit. AES-2210,2220 History of the Air Force 1 hour/sem Survey course designed to provide students with an overview of the general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. It covers from the first balloons through the NATO action in Kosovo. AES-2211 Leadership Laboratory 0 hours Applied Air Force ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 2000- level AES courses. Credit/no credit. AES-3310,3320 Air Force Leadership and Management 3 hours/sem Study of leadership and quality management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication skills. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations. AES-3311 Leadership Laboratory 0 hours Applied Air Force ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 3000- level AES courses. Credit/no credit. ROTC offers an excellent opportunity to learn leadership skills while also serving our country.