2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 24 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Cedarville Summer Abroad Programs The office of international programs is continually working with professors who desire to teach a specialized course abroad. Each summer there are opportunities for students to take general education and upper-level courses abroad with our own professors. These courses are ideal for students whose majors do not have the flexibility of a semester abroad. Locations vary each summer but usually are in one or two of the following locations: • China • France • Germany • Greece • Ireland • Israel • Oxford • Spain 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. • ARRIBA: faith.edu/academics/arriba • Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA): bcanet.org • CEA Global Education: gowithcea.com • Central College Abroad (CCA): central.edu/abroad • Council of Christian College and Universities (CCCU): bestsemester.com • Council of International Educational Exchange (CIEE): ciee.org • Creation Care Study Program (CCSP): creationcsp.org • Dublin Business School and School of Humanities (DBS): dbsstudyabroad.org • Focus Leadership Institute: focusleadership.org • Handong Global University: handong.edu/n_english/default.asp • IBEX (The Master’s College in Israel): ibexsemester.com • International Business Institute (IBI): messiah.edu/departments/business/ibi • Jerusalem University College (JUC): juc.edu • Oxford Study Abroad Program (OSAP): osapabroad.com • Romanian Studies Program (RSP) for social work majors: veritas.ro/veritas.php CCTECC Student Teaching Abroad Program CCTECC is the Christian Coalition Teacher Education Coordinating Council, which is made up of Christian colleges from around the U.S. 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 Cedarville University is a “sustaining partner” with Au Sable Institute. Students enrolled at Cedarville University (and who meet prerequisites) 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 four 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 $500 are also available each year. Honors scholarships of $250– 400 are granted to returning students. As a “sustaining partner” Cedarville students are also granted a tuition discount ($300 per course). 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