2003-2004 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 16 Graduate Study at Cedarville The Cedarville University graduate academic program is designed to meet the professional, personal, and spiritual needs of adults who desire to honor God with their careers and lives. 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 curricular experiences provide adults with an excellent background for professional competence in education in their chosen fields. Current Program The Teacher/Leader Program is an accredited 32 semester hour Master of Education degree (M.Ed.). This program serves educators interested in enhancing their classroom effectiveness and becoming instructional leaders in their schools. Electives permit students to develop specific areas of emphasis that correspond to their particular interests. Three benchmarks make the Cedarville University graduate program worth consideration: • Christian philosophy – integration of biblical truth into all course content. • Cost – tuition is comparably priced in comparison to other graduate programs. • Convenience – program design works well with active professionals. For information about available graduate opportunities at Cedarville, an application, or a graduate catalog, contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 1-888-CEDARVILLE (233-2784), e-mail gradprog@cedarville.edu , or visit the graduate program website at www.cedarville.edu/dept/graduate . Major Fields of Undergraduate Study The University offers 61 major fields of undergraduate study. Some of the majors represent combinations of two or more areas of study; these are denoted with an asterisk (*). Course requirements for each of the majors are outlined in the respec- tive departmental sections of the catalog. Major fields of study include: • Accounting • American Studies* • Applied Psychology • Athletic Training • Biology • Broadcasting • Chemistry • Christian Education • Church Music Ministry • Communication Arts • Comprehensive Bible • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Criminal Justice • Early Childhood Education • Electrical Engineering • Electronic Media • English • Exercise Science • Finance • Graphic Design • History • History-Political Science* • Integrated Language Arts Education • Integrated Life Science Education • Integrated Mathematics Education • Integrated Physics Education • Integrated Physical Science Education • Integrated Science Education • Integrated Social Studies Education • International Studies* • Keyboard Pedagogy • Management • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Middle Childhood Education • Multi-Age Music Education • Multi-Age Physical Education • Multi-Age Spanish Education • Multi-Age Special Education • Music Composition • Music Performance • Nursing • Pastoral Studies • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Prelaw* • Preseminary Bible • Psychology • Public Administration* • Social Work • Sociology • Spanish • Sport Management • Technical and Professional Communication • Theatre • World Missions • Youth Ministries The Cedarville graduate program builds upon the University’s reputation for preparing excellent classroom teachers by enhancing the effectiveness of practicing educators.