2008-2009 Academic Catalog

2 Cedarville University 2008–09 Introduction A Word from Our President Cedarville University’s Christ-centered learning community provides an exceptional environment in which to prepare for your life’s career and ministry. We pray each student’s experience at Cedarville is marked by tremendous growth – intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Those of us in the Cedarville family are committed to equipping students for lifelong leadership and service for our Lord by offering an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. Christians have countless opportunities to engage the world for Christ through business, medicine, law, engineering, education, the pastorate, missions, public office, counseling, and many other professions. At Cedarville, we strive to challenge you in pursuing a heart for God, forming a mind for truth, making friends for life, and committing to service for eternity. We want you to be both a committed Christian and a competent professional so that you can make a difference in this world for Jesus Christ. This catalog is designed to answer many questions you may have. All of us in the faculty, staff, and administration at Cedarville stand ready to assist and encourage you. God Bless, Contents Introduction......................................................2 History........................................................................... 3 Profile............................................................................ 3 Mission.......................................................................... 3 Recognition, Accreditation, and Licensure.................... 3 Setting and Facilities..................................................... 4 Computer Network. ....................................................... 8 University Services........................................................ 8 Chapel......................................................................... 10 Christian Ministries...................................................... 10 Student Life..................................................................11 Student Life Programs................................................. 12 Admissions..................................................... 16 Admission Criteria....................................................... 16 Admission Procedure.................................................. 16 Academic Information. .................................. 18 Graduate Study........................................................... 18 Undergraduate Degree Requirements........................ 19 Academic Programs and Majors................................. 20 International Study Opportunities................................ 22 Summer Terms............................................................ 22 Academic Support Services........................................ 23 General Education Requirements............................... 24 General Education Course Sequence......................... 26 Registration for Classes.............................................. 27 Grading System........................................................... 29 Academic Honors........................................................ 31 Academic Departments.................................32 Biblical Education........................................................ 33 Business Administration.............................................. 45 Communication Arts.................................................... 55 Education. ................................................................... 69 Engineering and Computer Science............................ 79 Exercise and Sport Science........................................ 89 History and Government. .......................................... 101 Interdisciplinary Studies. ............................................113 Language and Literature............................................119 Music, Art, and Worship. ........................................... 129 Nursing...................................................................... 145 Psychology................................................................ 151 Science and Mathematics......................................... 157 Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Sociology........... 181 Course Descriptions.................................... 189 Financial Information...................................263 Student Costs............................................................ 263 Financial Aid.............................................................. 266 Appendix.......................................................277 Trustees..................................................................... 277 Administration............................................................ 277 Other Faculty............................................................. 278 Doctrinal Statement................................................... 279 Statistical Information................................................ 280 Index..............................................................281 Bill Brown President, Cedarville University