2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Pharmacy Cedarville University offers a distinct, seven-year program that leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The curriculum involves three years of prepharmacy course work followed by four years of graduate-level, advanced professional course work in pharmacy. By completing the specified requirements, students earn a minor in Bible, Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical sciences, and a Doctor of Pharmacy. Mission Cedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. The School of Pharmacy develops exceptional pharmacy practitioners focused on meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients through servant leadership. The school pursues innovative, ethical solutions to health-related issues in diverse populations through collaborative teaching, research, and practice. Values Character –Regarding character as the foundation for appropriate decisions, compassionate care, and clear perspectives, the school considers the development of godly character as paramount in the lives of its students. Global Focus –The school embraces a global perspective to its impact, endeavoring to equip graduates for service locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, maintaining a particular sensitivity to the underserved. Ethics –The school advances behavior, practice, and research consistent with the truth of the Scriptures and example of Christ. Collaboration –Though structured into distinct administrative and academic units, the school pursues collaborative relationships and activities within the school, among other units of the university, and with other organizations outside of the university, exemplifying to students the value and effectiveness of working together to achieve worthwhile goals. Innovation –The school promotes and celebrates the discovery of creative solutions and approaches to issues and problems that challenge the delivery of effective patient care. Recognizing continuous innovation as a quality found in effective organizations today, the school actively integrates contemporary topics and practices into the curriculum. Leadership Development –Regarding influence as the essence of leadership and desiring our graduates to be influential in their personal and professional lives, the school pursues opportunites to help its students develop and apply their leadership skills. Regional Accreditation The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission has approved the University to award the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Pharmacy Accreditation Cedarville University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted candidate status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603, 312/644-3575; Fax 312/664-4652, website acpe-accredit.org . The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredits Doctor of Pharmacy programs offered by colleges and schools of pharmacy in the United States and selected non- U.S. sites. For a Doctor of Pharmacy program offered by a new college or school of pharmacy, ACPE accreditation generally involves three steps: Precandidate accreditation status, Candidate accreditation status, and Full accreditation status. Precandidate accreditation status, denotes a developmental program that is expected to mature in accord with stated plans and within a defined time period. Precandidate accreditation status is awarded to a new program of college or school of pharmacy that has not yet enrolled students in the professional program and authorizes the school to admit its first class. Candidate accreditation status is awarded to a Doctor of Pharmacy program that is currently recognized by ACPE with Precandidate status and has students enrolled but has not yet had a graduating class. Full accreditation status is awarded to a program that has met all ACPE standards for accreditation and has graduated its first class. With respect to clarification of the meaning of Candidate accreditation status, graduates of a program so designed would, in the opinion of ACPE, have the same rights and privileges of the those graduates from a fully accredited program. The Candidate accreditation status denotes a developmental program that is expected to mature in accord with stated plans within a defined time period. It should be underscored, however, that decisions concerning eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity reside with the respective state boards of pharmacy in accordance with their state statutes and administrative rules. Should Candidate accreditation status be awarded to a program, ACPE would, however, make its position known and make recommendations consistent with that position. Page 155 2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog School of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy