2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 22 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index 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 and ministry studies section of this catalog. Preprofessional Programs Many students seek specialized training in professions after attending Cedarville University. A number of preprofessional programs are available. The preseminary curriculum, which prepares students for seminary studies and the Gospel ministry, is outlined in the biblical and ministry studies section of this catalog. The prelaw curriculum prepares students for law school and is explained in the history and government section of this catalog. Preprofessional curricula in dentistry, medical technology, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine are described in the science and mathematics section of this catalog. Other Programs • 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. Dual Enrollment Program High school juniors and seniors may enroll in dual enrollment and take online or on-campus courses 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 27 semester hours of credit before arriving on campus as freshmen. On-campus housing is not available to dual enrollment students except for the summer studies program. Students may also apply for summer dual enrollment online programs (May–August) or the two-week residential summer studies program held in June. Designed to provide the full Cedarville experience, students enroll in one course and enjoy chapel, residence life, student activities, and ministry opportunities. Visit cedarville.edu/ dualenrollment . Continuing Education Cedarville University offers a variety of non-credit courses for lifelong learning through continuing education. Courses 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 courses include Reading Rate and Comprehension, EMT, and Advanced EMT. Visit cedarville.edu/continuinged for current course and CEU offerings. • Actuarial Science • Asian Studies • Bible • Bioethics • Biology • Biomedical Engineering • Business Administration • Chemistry • Christian Education • Christian Ministries Management • Church History • Coaching • Comprehensive Communication • Computer Science • Creative Writing • Creative Web Design • Criminal Justice • Cross-Cultural Nursing • Digital Film • Digital Photography • Earth Science • Economics • Editing and Publishing • Electronic Media • French • German • Geology • Graphic Design • Greek • Health Education – Multi-Age • Health Promotion • History • Information Systems • Intercultural Communication • International Business • International Studies • Latin American Studies • Literature • Mathematics • Marketing • Middle Eastern Studies • Mission • Motion Graphics • Music • Organizational Communication • Philosophy and Religion • Physics • Political Science • Preseminary Bible • Psychology • Public Administration • Public Policy • Sociology • Spanish • Spanish for Professionals • Sport Ministry • Studio Art • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) • Theatre • Western European Studies • 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.