2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

4. When the Individualized Studies Committee approves a student’s proposed program, it will assign an academic advisor for the student. 5. Changes to the approved program must be approved by the faculty advisor and the Individualized Studies Committee. 6. For transcript purposes, the program will typically be called a B.A. degree with an individualized program in liberal arts. 7. The individualized program must meet all of the Cedarville University bachelor’s degree requirements as detailed in the University catalog. In particular, the following items must be satisfied: • A GPA in the program of 2.50 or higher. • At least one-third of the program courses must be taken at Cedarville University. • At least one-third of the program courses must be taken at the 3000-level or higher. • “D” grades will not count as meeting the requirements of the individualized program. • A capstone course or experience appropriate to the individualized program and approved by the Individualized Studies Committee. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Air Force Aerospace Studies As a Cedarville University student, you have the opportunity to become an Air Force officer while the Air Force helps pay for your education. We offer the ROTC program to full-time Cedarville University students pursuing a baccalaureate and who meet other criteria as specified by HQ/AFROTC. While all courses are taken through Cedarville University, leadership laboratories and classes for junior and senior years are taught at Wright State University, the host site of the area Air Force ROTC detachment. Cedarville University provides transportation. The mission of U.S. Air Force ROTC is to develop quality Air Force leaders and citizens of character to serve the nation. All officers will be placed in positions of great responsibility, facing challenging and rewarding career opportunities, using the most advanced technology, and leading airmen and joint-warriors in the demanding 21st-century environment. The Air Force ROTC program is organized in two portions: the General Military Course (GMC), typically taken during freshman and sophomore years, and the Professional Officer Course (POC), usually taken during junior and senior years or during the last two years prior to graduation. At a minimum, officers will need to complete one year of the GMC portion and both years of the POC portion of the program. • The GMC is a no obligation introduction to the Air Force. The course covers the development and history of air power and the organization of the contemporary United States Air Force. • The POC curriculum covers communicative skills, Air Force management and leadership, American defense policy, and regional world studies. Air Force ROTC students have additional opportunities to participate in challenging and rewarding activities that include skydiving, piloting a sailplane, trips to Air Force bases, orientation flights, official military functions and ceremonies, and one-on-one mentoring with an active-duty Air Force officer. This program is open to selective majors ; a listing of approved majors can be found at afrotc.com . All Air Force ROTC students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships that pay partial or full tuition, books, and fees, in addition to a $300–$500 monthly stipend depending on your progress in the program. These scholarships are available on a competitive basis to students who demonstrate academic and leadership potential. Scholarships with the greatest availability are in the areas of engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, and nursing. Interested high school students can apply for an initial scholarship opportunity from May 30 of their junior year until December 1 of their senior year in high school. Apply at afrotc.com . Scholarships do exist for students in-college, based on the needs of the Air Force. Information regarding these scholarships is available through the local Air Force ROTC detachment and at afrotc.com . Army As a Cedarville University student, you have the opportunity to be commissioned as an officer in the United States Army while the Army helps pay for your education. All classes, labs, and physical training are conducted at Central State University, located four miles south of Cedarville. All Army ROTC courses are taken through Cedarville University. Cedarville University provides transportation. The objectives of the Army ROTC program are: 1. Recruit men and women possessing qualities of leadership, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. 2. Train students during their four-year academic program to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Army, National Guard, and Army Reserves. 3. Retain students through quality education experience and challenging military training. 4. Commission cadets as second lieutenants in the United States Army, leaders of America’s most precious resource, our sons and daughters. Students can enroll in the two-, three-, and four-year Army ROTC program. Students can qualify for the two year program through prior military service, current military service, or attending the Leadership Training Course between the sophomore and junior years. The three- and four-year program consists of completing the basic course during the freshman and sophomore years and advanced course during the junior and senior years. Scholarships are available. Students can earn two-, three-, and four-year national and campus-based scholarships that pay for tuition and fees, books, and provide a monthly stipend from $300–$500 based on academic progression. High school students should apply for a national scholarship no later than December 10 of their senior year. Apply at goarmy. com/rotc. College students will apply through their Army ROTC instructor. Students can participate in worldwide military training opportunities while still pursuing their degree at Cedarville University. Opportunities include: Airborne School, Air Assault School, Foreign Language Program, Cultural Understanding and Language Program, and Cadet Troop Leaders Training. Students can pursue a career as an active duty officer or dual career with civilian employment and service as an officer in the Nation Guard or Army Reserves. Interested students should visit the Cedarville ROTC website cedarville.edu/rotc or contact Cedarville University Admissions at 1-800-CEDARVILLE (233-2784). Page 120 2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Interdisciplinary Studies Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)