2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Academic Information Academic Information 2007-08 Cedarville University 17 Bible Bioethics Biomedical Engineering 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 Education – Multi-Age Health Promotion History • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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: 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: Special Academic Programs Continuing Education Cedarville University offers a variety of non-credit classes for lifelong learning through continuing education. Classes are open to students, faculty, staff, and adults from surrounding communities. Some courses and seminars are offered to fulfill CEU requirements for various professions. Non-credit courses do not accumulate toward a degree or certificate, but are the same high quality programs that you expect from Cedarville University. They can be useful for career enhancement, personal improvement, or taken just for fun. Typical classes include Reading Rate and Comprehension, EMT-Basic, Beginning Chinese, and American Sign Language. Courses are periodically added to those listed. Exact course offerings are listed on the website at www.cedarville.edu/ academics/continuinged . Special Credit Granted for EMT Classes The Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program was developed by the continuing education office to meet the needs of the Cedarville University EMS squad, local fire departments, and local EMS departments who are providing skilled emergency medical care to the communities they serve. Classes are offered on campus each semester and during the summer. After students complete and obtain state EMT-basic certification, they will be qualified to provide emergent care in a pre-hospital setting to their level of certification. The program is based upon the National Standard Curriculum EMT Basic 1994, prepared by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Cedarville University will grant credit for EMT and paramedic training. Upon receipt of bona fide copies of National Registry certificates of completion, the University will grant three semester hours of elective credit for EMT basic training, two additional semester hours for EMT-intermediate training, and five 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 layperson at church. This curriculum is outlined in the biblical education section of this catalog. Pre-professional Programs Many students seek specialized training in professions after attending Cedarville University. A number of pre-professional 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 pre- law curriculum prepares students for law school and is explained in the social sciences and history section of this catalog. Pre- professional curricula in dentistry, medical technology, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine are described in the science and mathematics section of this catalog. Information Systems International Business International Studies Literature Mathematics Missions Music Philosophy and Religion Organizational Communications Physics Political Science Preseminary Bible Psychology Public Administration Sociology Spanish Spanish for Professionals Sport Ministry Studio Art Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Theatre Women’s Ministry Youth Ministry • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Computer/Technology Teaching Endorsement Emergency Medical Technician Training Environmental Biology Honors Medical Technology One-Year Bible Certificate Preagriculture Premedical • • • • • • • • Prepharmacy Prephysical Therapy ROTC – Army and Air Force Study Abroad Programs TESOL – Teaching 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 programs.