2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Academic Information Academic Information 18 Cedarville University 2008–09 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 competence in their chosen fields. Calendar and Credits The regular college year consists of two semesters of 15 weeks each plus final exam days, extending from August to May. Credits are earned in terms of semester hours; a semester hour equals one 50-minute period each week for one term. As an illustration, a student completing a course that meets 50 minutes a day, three days a week, for 15 weeks receives three semester hours credit. Laboratory sessions, applied music courses, physical education courses, compressed courses, and internships are exceptions to this pattern. Classification of Students Regular students are those who have met the requirements for admission, are enrolled in a degree program, and are carrying at least 12 semester hours of credit from Cedarville University in that academic semester. Special students are those who are not enrolled in degree programs. Part-time students are those who have met all admission requirements, are seeking a degree, and are taking fewer than 12 semester hours. Transfer students are those who have studied full time for at least one term at another accredited college or university after graduation from high school. High school students are those who have not completed high school graduation requirements. Assignment to Classes Official class membership is determined according to the following schedule: Class Hours Completed Freshman 0-30.99 Sophomore 31-60.99 Junior 61-90.99 Senior 91+ Special Assigned Class Attendance In general, regular attendance is necessary for the student to receive full benefit from the college experience. Since there are several different ways in which ideal class attendance may be achieved, official faculty policy allows each faculty member to determine and develop attendance standards that will meet the particular needs of the course. Graduate Study 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. The Teacher-Leader Program is a 34 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. The Principal Licensure Program is a 15 semester hour extension of the Teacher-Leader program. This program can be individually tailored to meet Ohio licensure requirements for elementary, middle school, or high school. 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. Convenience – Program design works well with active • professionals. Cost – Tuition is competitively priced with other graduate • programs. Content – Biblical truth is integrated into all course content. • 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/graduate .