2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Academic Information Academic Information 22 Cedarville University 2009–10 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, EMT-Intermediate, and Beginning Sign Language, as well as programs in Faith Community Nursing and STEPS (Seminar Training to Equip People for Service). New courses are periodically added; visit www.cedarville.edu/continuinged for current course offerings. EMT Classes and Special Credit The Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services Education program was developed by the Center for Lifelong Learning 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, three additional semester hours for EMT-intermediate training, and five semester hours for paramedic training. In 2004 the University was granted authorization to conduct EMT-basic training by the State Board of Emergency Medical Services (Accreditation #387). Re-accreditation was granted in 2007 for another three years. Accreditation for EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic was granted in 2008. Summer Terms The University offers many courses online in the summer in addition to the two sessions on campus. Students can earn up to six credits in the three-week May Term that begins the week after graduation. A two-week session is held in June in which three credits can be completed. The summer sessions appeal to a variety of students. Some wish to accelerate their college program. Students from other institutions may desire Bible courses that are not available at their institutions. Teachers find the summer terms a convenient means by which to update themselves in their disciplines. Others enjoy the advantages of smaller summer classes. Incoming international students recognize summer attendance as an excellent opportunity to become acclimated to academic pursuits before campus activities begin in the fall. Continuing students interested in attending summer school should contact the Center for Lifelong Learning. New students should contact the admissions office. Visit www.cedarville.edu/ summerschool . International Study Opportunities Students are encouraged to take advantage of a semester-long or year-long program at one of Cedarville’s satellite campuses or to participate in one of our own special summer programs. Participants remain enrolled at Cedarville, continue to receive financial aid, and take classes for Cedarville credit. Semester/Year programs are mainly open to juniors and seniors. The Cedarville summer study programs are open to all students. Advanced planning is highly recommended. For additional information and help with planning, contact the office of international programs (OIP) at www.cedarville.edu/internationalprograms . Pre- approval from OIP. must be received before students can participate in any of the programs. Cedarville has cooperating agreements with the following groups/programs. Opportunities to study abroad or in the U.S. are available in more than 40 countries and 118 locations through these agreements. Restrictions apply to some of the programs. • Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA): www.bcanet.org • Central College Abroad (CCA): www.central.edu/abroad • Council of Christian College and Universities (CCCU): www.bestsemester.com • Council of International Educational Exchange (CIEE): www.ciee.org • Creation Care Study Program (CCSP): www.creationcsp.org • Dublin Business School and School of Humanities (DBS): www.dbsstudyabroad.org • Focus on the Family Institute (FFI): www.focusinstitute.org • Handong Global University: www.handong.edu/n_english/default.asp • IBEX (The Master’s College in Israel): www.ibexsemester.com • International Business Institute (IBI): www.messiah.edu/departments/business/ibi • Jerusalem University College (JUC): www.juc.edu • Oxford Study Abroad Program (OSAP): www.osapabroad.com • Romanian Studies Program (RSP) for social work majors: www.veritas.ro/veritas.php • Spain: For semester program see below. Summer study is through the Institute of Spanish Studies in Valencia, Spain: www.spanish-studies.com Additional Programs through the office of international programs Cedarville Semester in D.C. – www.cedarville.edu/dcsemester During fall semesters, students can participate in our own program in Washington D.C. Students take 16 credits, 10 of which are an internship in their chosen major. Students are housed at the Heritage Foundation and courses are taught by a Cedarville professor who lives in D.C. for the semester. The program is directed by Dr. Mark Smith and the Center for Political Studies. Cedarville in Spain In cooperation with the International Study in Seville (ISIS) program and the University of Seville, Cedarville students have the opportunity to study in a customized program during spring semesters in Seville, Spain. In addition to taking courses at the University of Seville, students will take courses with Cedarville professor Dr. Andrew Wiseman. Summer Geology of National Parks Each summer Cedarville professor Dr. John Whitmore teaches a hands-on geology course in one of the national parks. The course fulfills Cedarville’s general education physical science course requirement. Dr. Whitmore serves on the board of Creation Research Science Education Foundation (Columbus, Ohio). He is also a member of the Creation Research Society and the Geological Society of America.