2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 24 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index CCTECC Student Teaching Abroad Program CCTECC is the Christian Coalition Teacher Education Coordinating Council, which is made up of Christian colleges from around the US. Since the late 1980s, this organization has been helping its member institutions place quality student teachers in quality schools on every continent except Antarctica. Cedarville students have taught in over 20 different countries. Literally speaking, the sun never sets on Cedarville student teachers. Students apply for this program early in their junior year. Only those with a good academic record, strong character, and spiritual and professional performance references are allowed to go overseas. Only schools and cooperating teachers who meet Cedarville’s standards and the requirements of the Ohio Department of Education participate with us. CCTECC helps ensure that students are placed in environments that are safe and nurturing both personally and spiritually. Students interested in this program should contact Dr. Brenda MacKay Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Students enrolled in the environmental biology curriculum may take advantage of courses offered by the Au Sable Institute, including field botany, land resources, limnology, marine biology, animal ecology, and restoration ecology. Students may choose to attend any of five Au Sable Institute locations: Au Sable Great Lakes (Mancelona, Michigan), Au Sable Pacific Rim (Whidbey Island, Washington), Au Sable Costa Rica (Vara Blanca, Costa Rica), and Au Sable India (Tamil Nadu, South India). Au Sable courses provide academic content, field experience, and practical tools for stewardship of creational resources. The Institute grants vocational certificates for environmental analysts, land resource analysts, water resource analysts, and naturalists. Academically qualified students are awarded the Au Sable Fellowship ($1,000). One or more Institute Grants-in-Aid of at least $350 are also available each year. Honors scholarships of $250–400 are granted to returning students. Interested students should contact Dr. Mark Gathany, Cedarville University’s Au Sable Institute representative. Academic Enrichment Center —The Cove The Academic Enrichment Center, known as The Cove, exists to cultivate academic scholarship among all Cedarville students — whether you’re a B student striving to be an A student, or a C student striving to be a B student. More than simply accurate note taking and successful test taking, scholarship is the spirit of learning. It’s not about having a 4.0 but about students doing their personal best — having goals for their futures, discovering their academic learning styles, and taking advantage of the services. For you to excel in your studies, you need the proper resources. The Cove offers many such resources — including tutoring, academic workshops, stress relievers, one-on-one consultations, and much more. We will connect you with services that will help you discover your academic learning style and create goals for your Cedarville experience. Programs • Kappa Mu Alpha (freshman program) • Making the Grade (learning strategy seminars) • Doors (academic coaching) • ESL (English as a second language) Courses • Foundations (to equip and assist students to be successful through their first year of college) • MAP (managing academic probation) • Intermediate Algebra Services • Disability Services • Tutoring • LASSI (study strategy inventory) • One-on-one consultations • Meetings with learning specialists • Presentations and seminars • Supplemental instruction • Support for exploratory/undeclared majors See cedarville.edu/TheCove for more information on the programs, courses and services. Foundations is open to all freshmen. However, this one-credit hour course may be required for some students whose academic backgrounds do not reflect their collegiate potential. Admission to the required course is determined by the admissions committee. There is a $150 course fee for Foundations, which is limited to 12 students per class. This opportunity reflects our desire for each student to establish a strong academic foundation and maintain academic momentum. Additional Academic Support Each student is assigned to an academic advisor who offers counsel concerning course scheduling. A student who has not declared a major will be assigned to a special advisor equipped to offer assistance in selecting a field of study. Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to registration, whenever an academic problem is encountered, or when considering any changes in their educational program. A student with low grades in a major or minor field may be advised to select another field of study.