2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Academic Information Academic Information 2008–09 Cedarville University 21 Special Academic Programs Cedarville offers several special programs designed to enhance the collegiate experience and/or to help prepare for a particular career. 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 prelaw curriculum prepares students for law school and is explained in the history government section of this catalog. Preprofessional 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. Other Programs Computer/Technology Teaching Endorsement • Honors • Medical Technology • ROTC – Army and Air Force • TESOL – Teaching Endorsement (Teaching English to • Speakers of Other Languages) Descriptions of these programs are located in the academic departments sponsoring the programs. Early College: The Cedarville Academy and Summer Studies High school juniors and seniors may enroll in The Cedarville Academy and take one online course each fall and spring semester at deeply discounted tuition rates. Designed for learners with the flexibility to take college courses as part of a high school curriculum, students may earn up to 12 semester hours of credit before arriving on campus as a freshman. Participants may be eligible for an Academy scholarship of up to $2,000 to attend Cedarville University. Visit www.cedarvilleacademy.com . Students who have completed their junior year of high school and who display sufficient academic strength may apply for the two week residential Summer Studies program held in mid-June. Designed to provide the full Cedarville experience, students enroll in one course and enjoy chapel, residence life, student activities, and ministry opportunities. Visit www.cedarville.edu/ summerstudies . Actuarial Science • Asian Studies • Bible • Bioethics • Biomedical Engineering • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry • Christian Education • Christian Ministries • Management Church Music Ministry • Coaching • Comprehensive • Communication Computer Science • Creative Writing • Criminal Justice • Cross-Cultural Nursing • Earth Science • Economics • Editing and Publishing • Electronic Media • French • German • Graphic Design • Greek • Health Education – • Multi-Age Health Promotion • History • Information Systems • Intercultural • Communication International Business • International Studies • Literature • Mathematics • Mission • Music • Philosophy and Religion • Organizational • Communication Physics • Political Science • Preseminary Bible • Psychology • Public Administration • Sociology • Spanish • Spanish for Professionals • Sport Management • Sport Ministry • Studio Art • Teaching English to • Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Theatre • Women’s Ministry • Writing for the Professions • Youth Ministry • 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.