2004-2005 Academic Catalog

Academic Information 17 Minor Fields of Undergraduate Study Fifteen credits in a particular field of study usually constitute a minor. Cedarville graduates complete a minor in Bible as part of the General Education Requirements. Other minor fields are optional. One-third of the minor must be completed at Cedarville. Available minors include: • Art • Bible • Biology • Broadcasting • Business Administration • Chemistry • Christian Education • Christian Ministries Management • Church Music Ministry • Coaching • Communication Arts • Computer Science • Creative Writing • Criminal Justice • Cross-Cultural Nursing • Earth Science • Economics • German • Graphic Design • Greek • Health Promotion • History • International Business Electives The provision of elective choice is based upon the premise that students should have an opportunity to strengthen their major field or minor field or broaden their background by selecting courses in areas of inadequacy or interest. Elective choice also provides students with some flexibility should they decide to change major fields. Special Academic Programs Cedarville offers several special programs designed to enhance the collegiate experience and/or to help prepare for a particular career: • Computer/Technology • Preagriculture Teaching Endorsement • Premedical • Emergency Medical • Prepharmacy Technician Training • Prephysical Therapy • Environmental Biology • ROTC–Army and Air Force • Honors • Study Abroad Programs • Medical Technology • TESOL–Teaching • One-Year Bible Certificate Endorsement (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Descriptions of these programs are located in this section of the catalog or in the academic departments sponsoring the pro- grams. Special Academic Programs Emergency Medical Services Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services (CUEMS) originated in 1965 when a men’s service organization, Alpha Chi, formed the Cedarville College Fire Department. In 1969 the fire department was converted into a rescue squad. Today, CUEMS is comprised of students who are state and nationally- certified EMTs and/or paramedics and who volunteer their time to act as the Emergency Medical Services division of Cedarville University Medical Services. The squad responds primarily to emergencies on campus, but CUEMS offers its services to the community as well. The department has a mutual aid agreement with the Cedarville Township EMS, serving as a backup squad when the need arises. CUEMS has several goals for the operation of its pre-hospital and transport services. As a Christian organization, its primary goal is to be an outstanding testimony for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ to all publics of this organization. The desire of CUEMS is to comfort and show compassion for those for whom they care. Squad members strive not only to address physical needs but to reassure their patients emotion- ally. Another goal is to provide opportunities for practical applica- tion of classroom knowledge. Involvement in this service provides those pursuing careers in the medical field with practical experience and offers all members, regardless of major, opportunities to cultivate skills in teamwork, to operate efficiently in stressful situations, and to make sound decisions quickly. Since state certification is required and national certification is recommended for membership on the squad, the University grants credit to those matriculated Cedarville students who complete the National Registry’s approved programs in EMT training. Upon receipt of bona fide copies of National Registry certificates of completion, the University will grant 3 semester hours of elective credit for EMT-Basic training, 2 additional semester hours for EMT-Intermediate training, and 5 semester hours for paramedic training. One-Year Bible Program The University offers a concentrated program for the student who desires a formal education in Bible before pursuing a vocation at home or engaging in a field of technical study not available in a Christian school. It is designed so that a student can function as a more-knowledgeable layman at church. This curriculum is outlined in the biblical education section of this catalog. Preprofessional Programs Many students seek specialized training in professions after attending Cedarville University. A number of preprofessional programs are available. The preseminary curriculum, which prepares students for seminary studies and the gospel ministry, is outlined in the biblical education section of this catalog. The prelaw curriculum prepares students for law school and is explained in the social sciences and history section of this catalog. Preprofessional curricula in dentistry, medical technol- ogy, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine are described in the science and mathematics section of this catalog. • Literature • Management Information Systems • Mathematics • Missions • Multi-Age Health Education • Music • Philosophy and Religion • Organizational Communications • Physics • Political Science • Preseminary Bible • Psychology • Public Administration • Sociology • Spanish • Spanish for Professionals • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) • Theatre • Women's Ministry • Youth Ministry