2002-2003 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 15 International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally recognized program that enables students to follow a special curriculum and take specific examinations to fulfill secondary school graduation requirements. Students can earn up to 18 semester hours for IB Higher Level examinations on which they earn scores of five, six, or seven. A maximum of six credits is permitted in any one group. To receive credit, students should submit IB transcripts to the Admissions Office. Degree Requirements Cedarville University grants two master's degrees and seven baccalaureate degrees: Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Science in Administration (M.S.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Computer Engineering (B.S.Cp.E.), Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.), Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). A degree candidate should carefully study the requirements for that degree as well as the special requirements for graduation found in this catalog. Careful attention to these requirements will enable the student to avoid doing unnecessary work. Students are responsible to see that graduation requirements are met. Bachelor’s degree requirements are listed below. 1. Meet all admission and proficiency requirements. 2. Complete at least 128 semester hours (not including proficiency), 32 hours of which must be of upper-division work (3000-4000 level courses). 3. Maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0. 4. Maintain a grade point average in the major of not less than 2.0. 5. Establish minimum residency of one year (32 semester hours, normally the senior year). 6. Complete the General Education Requirements. 7. Complete the specific course and professional require- ments for the desired major. At least one-third of the course requirements within a major must be taken from Cedarville University. 8. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language on a standardized examination or complete ENG-1400 Composition with at least a 2.0 grade point average, on a four-point scale. 9. Satisfy the appropriate global awareness requirement. 10. Participate in the university testing and assessment program when asked. 11. Complete an application for commencement. Specific curricular requirements are outlined in each depart- mental section of the catalog. Requirements for a Second Degree If a student has a baccalaureate degree from Cedarville University and desires to earn a second degree, the student must: 1. Meet all the admission requirements. 2. Have fulfilled each of the General Education courses in biblical education. 3. Earn a minimum of 160 credits (32 credits beyond the 128 minimum required for a first baccalaureate degree). At least 22 of the credits earned after 128 must be taken at Cedarville University. 4. Earn at least 43 credits in upper division courses (3000- 4000 level courses). 5. Fulfill the requirements of a designated major of the second baccalaureate degree. Any appropriate coursework from the first degree may be applied toward the second degree. 6. Earn at least a 2.0 grade point average in the major. 7. Participate in the university testing and assessment program when asked. 8. Complete an application for commencement. If a student has a baccalaureate degree from another institution and desires to earn a second degree, the student must: 1. Have earned the first baccalaureate degree from a region- ally 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 32 credits from Cedarville University, includ- ing at least 22 credits of upper division courses (3000-4000 level courses). 4. Fulfill the equivalent of the Cedarville University General Education Requirements. 5. Fulfill the requirements of a designated major for the second baccalaureate degree. 6. Earn at least a 2.0 grade point average in the major. 7. Participate in the university testing and assessment program when asked. 8. Complete an application for commencement. Cedarville provides an education consistent with Biblical truth and thus attracts students from all over the world.