2003-2004 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 14 Academic Information The Cedarville University academic program is designed to meet the educational, moral, physical, social, and spiritual needs of young people who desire to honor God with their lives. The total program represents a balance between the knowledge gained through the courses studied, the co-curricular activities, and worship in the regular chapel and church services. In such a setting, truth from Scripture is integrated with the knowledge taught in each course to provide effective learning and enduring life values. The knowledge and skills learned from the courses give students an excellent background for professional compe- tence in their chosen fields. Admission to Academic Programs Some academic programs have unique requirements. For example, music students must audition for entry to that depart- ment; engineering candidates must meet a minimum test score requirement; students in education, social work, and nursing apply for admission to their respective programs during their sophomore year after the program prerequisites have been satisfied. Therefore, students should review the specific entrance requirements outlined in the respective departmental sections of the catalog. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to an academic program. Academic Enrichment Program The University offers a supplemental academic assistance program to serve students whose academic backgrounds do not reflect their collegiate academic potential. Components of this program include an orientation course entitled COLL-1000 Transitions, special advising, tutoring when necessary, and in some cases, diagnostic testing. Admission to the academic enrichment program is determined by the Admissions Commit- tee. Students selected for this program usually take a typical freshman course of study comprised of General Education Requirements. Students who complete the program find that this assistance during the first year of college helps them establish an excellent foundation for academic success in the future. A complete description of this program is available from the Admissions Office. Advanced Placement High school students may receive advanced collegiate stand- ing by participating in the advanced placement program. Up to 40 semester credits may be earned through this program or by other test-out procedures. Hours earned through the advanced placement program do not count as hours in residence toward graduation with honors. To earn credit through advanced placement, students must enroll in specific advanced placement courses offered by their respective high schools. Upon completing these courses, students take individual advanced placement examinations in each advanced placement course. Students may earn college credit for advanced placement scores of three, four, or five. Students should request that scores from these examinations be sent directly to Cedarville University by entering code number 1151 on their registration forms. Upon receiving these scores, the University awards the appropriate amount and type of credit for each examination as determined by each academic depart- ment. No fees, other than the fees accompanying the examina- tions, must be paid in order to receive the university credit. In some cases, sophomore standing in particular subject areas may be earned through these examinations. Students should contact their local high schools to obtain advanced placement course and registration information. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Students earn credit through CLEP by taking nationally stan- dardized examinations in a variety of subject areas. These tests may be taken at local colleges before enrolling at Cedarville or at Cedarville after enrolling. To have CLEP scores sent directly to Cedarville University, students should enter code number 1151 on their CLEP registration forms. By earning scores above specified levels, students receive college credit in specific course areas. Up to 40 semester credits may be earned through this program or by other test-out procedures. A complete list of the appropriate tests and respective Cedarville courses, as well as registration information, is available from the Admissions Office, the Academic Services Office, or the University website. No fee, other than those accompanying the examinations, must be paid in order to receive college credit through CLEP. Students who wish to use CLEP examinations to satisfy General Education Requirements in foreign language, literature, humani- ties, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences must earn credit-satisfying scores on the respective CLEP examina- tions by the time they earn 61 semester credits. Students may not pursue CLEP credit for courses in which they were enrolled previously, nor may they pursue CLEP credit for a course if they have taken a more advanced-level course in that discipline. Transfer students transferring more than 61 credits must earn credit-satisfying scores on respective CLEP examinations by the end of their first semester of full-time attendance at Cedarville. Hours earned through CLEP do not count as hours in residence toward graduation with honors. 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. Cedarville students look for ways to share their faith with people while building relationships for eternity.