2003-2004 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 23 CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) CIEE offers study abroad opportunities at its 60 CIEE Study Center programs in 29 countries around the world. The CIEE Study Centers provide curricula specifically designed with the U.S. undergraduate in mind and offer superior student services and activities that help students derive maximum benefit from the experience. Students interested in the program should contact Dr. Kevin F. Sims or the Travel Study Office for more information. The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Study Programs Cedarville University cooperates with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in offering programs for students in the places listed below. American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.) Students study public policy issues and serve internships in Washington, D.C., for an academic term. China Studies Program Students live for an academic term on the campus of a Chinese university and study language, history, culture, and current affairs and travel throughout the country. Contemporary Music Program (Martha’s Vineyard) Students learn to integrate music, faith, and business. The program offers two tracks of study: the Artist Track and the Executive Track. Latin American Studies Program Students live for an academic term in San Jose, Costa Rica, and study Latin American politics, economics, religion, language, and culture. Los Angeles Film Studies Center Students take advantage of the rich film environment of Los Angeles, exploring the film industry within a Christian context and from a liberal arts perspective. Middle East Studies Program (Egypt) Students live in Cairo, Egypt, and study the history, culture, religions, and struggles of this dynamic area as well as learn to speak Arabic. Students also travel in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey. Oceania Studies Program (Australia) Oxford Honors Program and Oxford Summer Program Students study in England under the tutelage of Oxford dons in association with Keble College. Russian Studies Program Students live on campus at the University of Nizhni Novgorod for six weeks and then live with a Russian family for the remaining six weeks. The academic program includes a general education elective in history or a Bible elective. Summer Institute of Journalism (Washington D.C.) Students live in Washington, D.C., and are trained in gathering and writing news, editing copy, and designing layout. Uganda Studies Program Additional Travel Studies Programs In addition to the CCCU programs, Cedarville has cooperating agreements with the following institutions: Focus on the Family Institute IBEX (The Master’s College) Jerusalem University College OSAP (Oxford Study Abroad Program) Seville, Spain Summer School The University offers a three-week summer term in May. In addition, two four-week summer terms are offered, the first beginning in June and the second beginning in July. Other special sessions are occasionally offered. A student typically may earn 3 credits in May and up to 8 credits in each of the other terms. The summer sessions appeal to a variety of students. Some wish to accelerate their college program. Students from other institutions may desire Bible courses that are not available at their institutions. Teachers find the summer terms a convenient means by which to update themselves in their disciplines. Others enjoy the advantages of smaller summer classes. Incoming international students recognize summer attendance as an excellent opportunity to become acclimated to academic pursuits before campus activities begin in the fall. High school students who have completed their junior year and who display sufficient academic strength may enroll in the summer studies program . Eligible children of graduates of the University may qualify for the popular alumni children scholar- ship program which provides tuition-free credit. Continuing students interested in attending summer school should contact the Summer School Office. New students should contact the Admissions Office. Visit www.cedarville.edu for a list of summer school courses being offered. Daily chapel provides students with an opportunity to worship and to focus on nurturing their relationship with God.