2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Introduction 5
A Word From Our President 6
History 6
Profile 6
Mission Statement 6
Vision Statement 6
Portrait Staments 6
Glorify God 6
Think Broadly and Deeply 6
Communicate Effectively 6
Develop Academically and Professionally 6
Engage for Christ 6
Accreditation, Authorization, and Licensure 6
Setting 7
Facilities 7
Alford Auditorium 7
Apple Technology Resource Center 7
Athletic and Recreation Center 7
Callan Athletic Center 7
Doden Field House 7
Fitness Center 7
University Medical Services 7
Carnegie Center for the Visual Arts 7
Centennial Library 8
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies 8
Chemistry Laboratory Center 8
Chick-fil-A 8
Civil Engineering Center 8
Dixon Ministry Center 8
Engineering and Science Center 8
Engineering Projects Laboratory 8
Founders Hall 8
Gathany Media Center/Center for Teaching and Learning 8
Hartman Hall 8
Health Sciences Center 8
History and Government Center 9
Milner Business Administration Building 9
Patterson Hall 9
Stevens Student Center 9
Tyler Digital Communication Center 9
Williams Hall 9
Computer Network 9
Access 9
Benefits 9
University Student Services 10
Career Services 10
Affiliations 10
Highlights 10
Counseling Services 10
Healthcare and Medical Services 10
Housing 10
Getting Started Weekend 11
Vehicles 11
Ministry Opportunities 11
Chapel 11
Church Relations 11
Discipleship Ministries 11
Global Outreach — Local 11
Global Outreach — Domestic 11
Global Outreach — International 11
HeartSong Ministries 12
Selecting a Ministry 12
Student Life 12
Spiritual Emphasis 12
Community Covenant 12
Cocurricular Opportunities 12
Music Groups 12
Intercollegiate Athletics 12
Campus Recreation 13
Student Life Programs 13
Leadership Opportunities 13
Organizations 13
Academic Organizations 13
Social/Service Organizations 14
Campus Community Organizations 14
Departmental Organizations 15
Admissions 16
Undergraduate Admission Criteria 17
Admission Criteria for Freshmen Candidates 17
Admission Criteria for Transfer Candidates 17
Admission Criteria for Postbaccalaureate Candidates 17
Admission Criteria for International Candidates (non-U.S. citizens) 17
Admission Criteria for College Now Candidates 17
Admission Criteria for Readmit Candidates 17
Admission Criteria for Nondegree Candidates (personal enrichment/audit) 17
Undergraduate Admission Process and Deadlines 17
Reservation Deposit 18
New Student Orientation 18
Undergraduate Admission Policies 18
High School Preparation 18
Grade Point Average Calculation 18
Homeschooled Students Transcript Policy 18
High School Graduation Date Policy 18
Standardized Test Use 18
General Use 18
Undergraduate Transfer Policies 19
International Admission Policies (non-U.S. citizens) 19
Academic Information 20
Undergraduate Study 21
Calendar and Credits 21
Classification of Students 21
Assignment to Classes 21
Class Attendance 21
Undergraduate Degree Requirements 22
Requirements for a Second Degree 22
Graduation 22
Early Commencement 23
Academic Programs and Majors 23
Admission to Academic Programs 23
Selecting a Major 23
Requirements of a Major 23
Electives 23
Major Fields of Undergraduate Study 24
Minor Fields of Undergraduate Study 24
Special Academic Programs 25
One-Year Bible Program 25
College Now Program 25
Preprofessional Programs 25
Other Programs 25
Continuing Education 25
EMS Education and Special Credit 25
Summer Terms 25
CU Study Abroad Opportunities 25
Special Programs 25
Cedarville University in Spain 25
Cedarville University D.C. Semester 26
Cedarville University Geology of National Parks 26
CU Study Abroad Summer Programs 26
International-Intercultural Student Teaching Programs (IIP) 26
International 26
Intercultural 26
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies 26
The Cove — Academic Enrichment Center 26
Tutoring 26
Courses 26
Services 26
Additional Academic Support 27
The Centennial Library 27
Credit by Examination 27
Advanced Placement 27
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 27
Institutional Test-Out 27
International Baccalaureate 27
General Education Requirements 28
General Education Course Sequence 30
Course Load 30
To request 19–21.5 credit hours 30
To request 22 or more credit hours 30
Distance Education 30
Transient Study 30
Registration for Courses 30
Course Numbers and Designations 30
Alternate Year Courses 30
Continuing at the University 31
Course Registration 31
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses 31
Auditing 31
Adding and Withdrawing From a Course 32
Independent Study 32
Internships 33
Out-of-Class Courses 33
Grading System 33
Credit/No Credit Program 33
Grade Points and Point Averages 34
Grade Appeal Process 34
Petitions and Student Complaints 34
Academic Progress, Warning, and Suspension 34
Academic Progress Chart 34
Repeating Courses 35
Academic Integrity 35
Academic Honors 36
Dean’s Honor List 36
Dean’s List 36
Graduation with Honors 36
Additional Academic Awards 36
The Faculty Scholarship Trophy 36
The President’s Trophy 36
Withdrawing From the University 36
Withdrawal for Military Reasons 36
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 36
Academic Leadership 37
Deans and Chairs 37
School of Allied Health 37
Department of Art, Design, and Theatre 37
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 37
School of Business Administration 37
Department of Communication 37
School of Education 37
School of Engineering and Computer Science 37
Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages 37
Department of History and Government 37
Department of Music and Worship 37
School of Nursing 37
School of Pharmacy 37
Department of Psychology 37
Department of Science and Mathematics 37
Department of Social Work 37
Academic Schools and Departments 38
School of Allied Health 39
Mission Statement 40
Preparation 40
Department Requirements 40
Programs of Study 40
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: 40
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: 40
Cocurricular Opportunities 40
Career Opportunities 40
Faculty 40
Clinical Faculty 40
Emeriti 41
Athletic Training Mission Statement 41
Personal Requirements 41
Program Requirements 42
Admission and Retention 42
Athletic Training — program in teach-out status 43
Clinical Requirements 43
Allied Health 44
Exercise Science — Bachelor of Science 45
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Exercise Science — Bachelor of Science 45
Sport Medicine — Bachelor of Science 46
Combined B.S./M.A.T. Program 46
Teacher Education Licensure Program — 47
Physical Education — Multi-Age 47
Multi-Age Health and Physical Education 48
Department of Art, Design, and Theatre 49
Mission Statement 50
Personal Requirements 50
Scholarships 50
Portfolio 50
Department Requirements 50
Theatre Program 50
Industrial and Innovative Design, Studio Art, and Visual Communication Design Requirements 50
Freshman Review 50
Sophomore Review 50
Transfer Review 51
Art and Design Requirements 51
Capstone Exhibition or Project 51
Fees 51
Theatre Requirements 51
Programs of Study 51
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: 51
Minors 51
Technical Resources 51
Cocurricular Opportunities 52
Theatre Cocurricular Opportunities 52
Career Opportunities 52
Faculty 52
Technical Support Staff 52
Emeriti 52
Industrial and Innovative Design 53
Studio Art 54
Theatre 55
Visual Communication Design 56
Minors 58
Arts Administration Minor 58
Graphic Design Minor 58
Interactive Web Design Minor 58
Studio Art Minor 58
Theatre Minor 59
Theatre Design Minor 59
Theatre Performance Minor 59
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 60
Mission Statement 61
Personal Requirements 61
School Requirements 61
Programs of Study 61
Majors 61
Minors 61
Special Program 61
Technical Resources 61
Faculty 62
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 62
Center for Biblical Integration 62
Cocurricular Opportunities 62
Alpha Sigma 62
Theta Alpha Kappa 62
Career Opportunities 62
Emeriti 63
Biblical Studies 64
Biblical Counseling Concentration 64
Biblical Languages Concentration 64
Biblical Literature Concentration 64
Historical Theology Concentration 64
Missions Concentration 65
Philosophy Concentration 65
Teaching Ministry Concentration 65
Theology Concentration 65
Women’s Ministry Concentration 65
Worship Concentration 65
Youth and Family Ministry Concentration 65
Biblical Studies — Accelerated B.A./Master of Divinity 67
Christian Education 68
Intercultural Studies — Missiology 70
Youth Ministries 71
One-Year Bible Program 72
Minors 73
Bible Minor 73
Biblical Care and Counseling Minor 73
Bible Teacher Education Minor 73
Christian Ministry Minor 73
Greek Minor 73
Mission Minor 73
Pastoral Ministry Minor 73
Philosophy and Theology Minor 73
Preseminary Minor 74
Women’s Ministry Minor 74
Youth Ministry Minor 74
School of Business Administration 75
Mission Statement 76
Accreditation 76
Personal Requirements 76
School Requirements 76
Programs of Study 77
Majors 77
Minors 77
Cocurricular Opportunities 77
Accounting Society 77
Association for Information Systems 77
Delta Mu Delta 77
Enactus 77
Financial Management Association 77
Human Resource Management 77
Women in Business 77
Career Opportunities 77
Accounting Major 77
Finance Major 77
Global Business Major 77
Information Technology Management Major 77
Management Major 78
Marketing Major 78
Sport Business Management Major 78
Faculty 78
Emeriti 78
Integrated Business Core (IBC) 79
Advisory Council 79
Accounting — Bachelor of Science 80
Economics — Bachelor of Arts 81
Economics — Bachelor of Science 82
Finance — Bachelor of Science 83
Global Business 85
Information Technology Management — Bachelor of Science 87
Management — Bachelor of Science 88
Marketing 91
Sport Business Management 93
Minors 94
Accounting Minor 94
Business Administration Minor 94
Business Analytics Minor 94
Economics Minor 94
Entrepreneurship Minor 94
International Business Minor 94
International Business for the Non-business Major Minor 94
Information Technology Management Minor 95
Marketing Minor 95
Sport Management Minor 95
Department of Communication 96
Mission Statement 97
Personal Requirements 97
Department Requirements 97
Technical Resources 97
Programs of Study 97
Majors 97
Minors 97
Cocurricular Opportunities 97
Cedars 97
Debate 97
Speech Team 97
Lambda Pi Eta 97
Society for Professional Writing 97
Resound Radio 97
Career Opportunities 98
Faculty 98
Technical Support Staff 98
Emeriti 98
Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism 99
Electronic Media Advisory Board 99
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism 100
Communication 101
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Communication 103
Professional Writing and Information Design 104
Professional Writing and Information Design Industry Advisory Board 104
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Professional Writing and Information Design 104
Minors 105
Broadcasting and Digital Media Minor 105
Comprehensive Communication Arts Minor 105
Digital Video Minor 105
Editing and Publishing Minor 105
Intercultural Communication Minor 105
Motion Graphics Minor 105
Organizational Communication Minor 105
Public Relations Minor 105
Writing for the Professions Minor 105
School of Education 106
Mission Statement 107
School Distinctives 107
Licensure – Public Schools 107
Demographic Profile 107
Personal Requirements 107
Cocurricular Opportunities 107
Teacher Education Program Admission Requirements 107
Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion Requirements 108
Test Pass Rates 108
Programs of Study 108
Career Opportunities 108
Faculty 108
Emeriti 109
General Education Requirements for Education Majors 109
Middle Childhood Education (MC) 109
Primary (P-5) Education (P-5) 109
Special Education — Intervention Specialist (SpE) 109
Teacher Education Core 109
Middle Childhood Education 110
Primary (P-5) Education 111
Special Education — Intervention Specialist 112
Special Education/Primary (P-5) Education Dual Licensure Option 113
Adolescent/Young Adult and Multi-Age Licensure Programs 114
Methods of Teaching Block (all AYA majors and MA Spanish) 114
School of Engineering and Computer Science 115
Mission Statement 116
Programs of Study 116
Majors 116
Minors 116
Special Programs 116
Accreditation 116
Registration as a Professional Engineer 116
Personal Requirements 116
School Requirements 116
New Students 116
Progression Requirements 116
Civil Engineering (CE) 116
Computer Science (CS) 116
Computer Engineering (CpE) 117
Cyber Operations (CY) 117
Electrical Engineering (EE) 117
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 117
Graduation Requirements 117
Technical Resources 117
Cocurricular Opportunities 117
Career Opportunities 117
Engineering Educational Objectives 117
Educational Philosophy for Engineering and Computer Science Programs 117
Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council 117
Faculty 118
Technical Support Staff 118
Emeriti 118
Civil Engineering — Bachelor of Science 119
Computer Engineering 121
Computer Science — Bachelor of Science 122
Cyber Operations — Bachelor of Science 123
Electrical Engineering 124
Mechanical Engineering 125
Minors 126
Biomedical Engineering Minor 126
Computer Science Minor 126
Special Programs 126
Cooperative Education Program 126
Engineering Honors Program 126
Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages 127
Mission Statement 128
Personal Requirements 128
Department Requirements 128
Programs of Study 128
Majors 128
Minors 128
Special Program 128
Foreign Language 128
Writing Center 128
Objectives 128
Cocurricular Opportunities 129
Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) 129
Arabic Club 129
Chinese Club 129
French Club 129
German Club 129
Linguistics Club 129
Miracle 129
Spanish Club 129
The Cedarville Review 129
Sigma Tau Delta 129
Study Abroad Opportunities 129
Cedarville Summer Abroad Programs 129
Technical Resources 129
Career Opportunities 129
Faculty 130
Emeriti 130
English 131
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Teacher Education Licensure Program Language Arts Education — Integrated 132
Teacher Education Licensure Program 132
Language Arts Education — Integrated 132
Linguistics 134
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Linguistics 135
Spanish 136
Spanish Education — Multi-Age 137
Minors 138
Asian Studies Minor 138
Creative Writing Minor 138
Editing and Publishing Minor 138
French Minor 138
German Minor 138
Latin American Studies Minor 138
Linguistics Minor 139
Literature Minor 139
Middle Eastern Studies Minor 139
Spanish Minor 139
Spanish for Healthcare Personnel Minor 139
Spanish for Professionals Minor 139
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor 140
TESOL Endorsement 140
Western European Studies Minor 140
Special Program 140
Certificate in Medical Spanish Program 140
Department of History and Government 141
Mission Statement 142
Department Objectives 142
Personal Requirements 142
Department Requirements 142
Technical Resources 142
Programs of Study 142
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: 142
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: 142
Minors 142
Cocurricular Opportunities 142
Alpha Delta Nu 142
Cedarville Legal Society 142
College Republicans 142
Epsilon Pi Lambda 142
Model United Nations Team 142
Omega Mu 143
Renaissance Guild 143
Center for Political Studies 143
Career Opportunities 143
Faculty 143
Emeriti 143
Criminal Justice 144
Mission Statement 144
Program Objectives 144
Core Values 144
Forensic Science 145
History 146
Graduate Program Pathway Option for History 147
International Studies 148
Political Science 149
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Political Science 149
Prelaw 150
Teacher Education Licensure Program 151
Social Studies Education — Integrated 151
Minors 152
Church History Minor 152
Criminal Justice Minor 152
History Minor 152
International Studies Minor 152
National Security Minor 153
Political Science Minor 153
Public Administration Minor 153
Public Policy Minor 153
Sociology Minor 153
Interdisciplinary Studies 154
Mission Statement 155
Personal Requirements 155
Programs of Study 155
Cocurricular Opportunities 155
Career Opportunities 155
Honors Program 155
Individualized Studies 156
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) 156
Air Force 156
Army 157
Liberal Arts 158
Department of Music and Worship 159
Purpose Statement 160
Music Student Objectives 160
Accreditation 160
Requirements for Music and Worship Admission 160
Admission and Auditions 160
Scholarships 160
Music Theory Placement Exam 160
Department Requirements 160
Music Requirements 160
Admission 160
Private Lessons 161
Semester Performance Juries 161
Freshman Review 161
Sophomore Review 161
Piano Proficiency 161
Ensemble Participation 161
Recital and Program Attendance 161
Capstone Recital or Project 161
Fees 161
Music Student Handbook 161
Worship Requirements 161
Admission 161
Private Lessons 161
Ensembles 161
Worship Forum 161
First-Year Review 161
Second-Year Review 161
Worship Student Handbook 161
Programs of Study 162
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: 162
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in: 162
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) in: 162
Minors 162
Technical Resources 162
Cocurricular Opportunities 162
Career Opportunities 162
Faculty 162
Emeriti 162
Adjunct Faculty 162
Composition 163
Statement of Purpose 163
Program Objectives 163
Keyboard Pedagogy 165
Statement of Purpose 165
Program Objectives 165
Music 166
Statement of Purpose 166
Program Objectives 166
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Music 168
Performance 169
Statement of Purpose 169
Program Objectives 169
Teacher Education Licensure Program 172
Bachelor of Music Education 172
Statement of Purpose 172
Program Objectives 172
Choral majors also add: 172
Instrumental majors also add: 172
Choral majors also add: 172
Instrumental majors also add: 172
Worship 174
Musical Emphasis 174
Theological Foundation 174
Interdisciplinary Nature 174
Program Objectives 174
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Worship 176
Minors 176
Music Minor 176
Music Technology Minor 176
Worship Minor 176
School of Nursing 177
Mission Statement 178
Accreditation and Licensure 178
Admission 178
Admission Criteria for Transferring from Another Nursing Program 178
Progression 179
Checkpoint #1 179
Checkpoint #2 179
Checkpoint #3 179
Checkpoint #4 179
Academic Requirements 179
Nonacademic Requirements 179
Technical Standards Requirements 180
Probation 180
Removal From Nursing Major 180
Graduation 180
Financial Aid 180
Programs of Study 180
Cocurricular Opportunities 180
Nursing Honor Society (NHS) 180
Student Nurses Association (SNA) 180
Alpha Iota Alpha (AIA) Men in Nursing 180
Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services 180
Disaster Preparedness 180
School of Nursing Committee Service 180
Technical Resources 180
Career Opportunities 180
Faculty 181
Technical Support Staff 181
Emeriti 181
Clinical Activity Information 182
Facilities 182
Age Requirement 182
Clinical Requirements 182
Health Requirements 182
Additional Required Program Expenses (estimated) 182
Nursing Course Requirements 182
Minor 184
Cross-Cultural Nursing Minor 184
School of Pharmacy 185
Admission/Preferred Admission 186
Preferred Admission Continuation Requirements 186
Financial Aid 186
Career Opportunities 187
Faculty 187
Department of Pharmacy Practice 187
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 187
School of Pharmacy 187
Mission 187
Values 188
Regional Accreditation 188
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences 188
Department of Psychology 190
Mission Statement 191
Personal Requirements 191
Department Requirements 191
Programs of Study 191
Cocurricular Opportunities 191
Technical Resources 191
Career Opportunities 191
Faculty 192
Emeriti 192
Psychology 193
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Psychology 194
Minors 195
Psychology Minor 195
Addictions and Chemical Dependency Minor 195
Child and Family Studies Minor 195
Comprehensive Counseling Minor 195
Cross-Cultural Psychology Minor 195
Health Psychology and Public Health Minor 195
Neuropsychology Minor 195
Psychological Research Minor 195
Department of Science and Mathematics 196
Mission Statement 197
Personal Requirements 197
Programs of Study 197
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: 197
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: 197
Minors 197
Special Programs 197
Cocurricular Opportunities 197
Technical Resources 197
Career Opportunities 197
Faculty 197
Emeriti 198
Technical Support Staff 198
Biology — Bachelor of Arts 199
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Biology — Bachelor of Arts 200
Biology — Bachelor of Science 201
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Biology — Bachelor of Science 201
Chemistry — Bachelor of Arts 202
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Chemestry — Bachelor of Arts 202
Chemistry — Bachelor of Science 203
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Chemistry — Bachelor of Science 203
Environmental Science 204
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Environmental Science 204
Forensic Science 205
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Forensic Science 205
Geology — Bachelor of Science 206
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Geology — Bachelor of Science 207
Mathematics — Bachelor of Arts 208
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Mathematics — Bachelor of Arts 208
Mathematics — Bachelor of Science 209
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Mathematics — Bachelor of Science 209
Molecular Biology 210
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Melecular Biology 210
Physics — Bachelor of Science 211
Graduate Program Pathway Option for Physics — Bachelor of Science 211
Teacher Education Licensure Programs Adolescent and Young Adult 212
Chemistry Education 212
(Bachelor of Arts) 212
Life Science Education 213
(Bachelor of Arts) 213
Mathematics Education — Integrated 214
(Bachelor of Arts) 214
Physical Science Education 215
(Bachelor of Arts) 215
Physics Education 216
(Bachelor of Arts) 216
Science Comprehensive Education — Integrated 217
(Bachelor of Arts) 217
Minors 218
Actuarial Science Minor 218
Biology Minor 218
Chemistry Minor 218
Earth Science Minor 218
Geology Minor 218
Mathematics Minor 218
Physics Minor 218
Special Programs 218
Preagriculture Curriculum 218
Agriculture Business Emphasis 218
Agriculture Science Emphasis 218
Environmental Biology Emphasis 219
Prephysician Assistant 219
Predental, Premedical, Preoptometric 220
Other: 220
Preveterinary 220
Department of Social Work 221
Mission Statement 222
Department Objectives 222
Personal Requirements 222
Department Requirements 222
Admission to the Social Work Program 222
Admission Requirements and Procedures 222
Programs of Study 222
Cocurricular Opportunities 222
Epsilon Alpha Pi 222
Epsilon Omega 222
Technical Resources 222
Career Opportunities 222
Faculty 223
Emeriti 223
Social Work 223
Goals 223
International Field Experience 224
Application Requirements 224
Pre-Departure Requirements 224
Reentry Requirements 224
Social Work Advisory Council 224
Social Work 225
Course Descriptions 227
School of Allied Health Course Descriptions 228
Allied Health (ALHL) 228
Athletic Training (ATRN) 228
Coaching (CCHG) 229
Exercise and Sport Science Education (ESED) 229
Exercise and Sport Science (ESS) 229
Exercise and Sport Science Elective (ESSE) 229
Exercise Science (EXSC) 230
Multi-Age Health Education (MAHE) 230
Multi-Age Physical Education (MAPE) 230
Physical Education Activity Courses (PEAX) 231
Physical Education Fitness (PEF) 231
Department of Art, Design, and Theatre Course Descriptions 231
Art (ART) 231
Industrial and Innovative Design (IDES) 233
Theatre (THTR) 234
Visual Communication Design (VCD) 236
School of Biblical and Theological Studies Course Descriptions 237
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) 237
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) 239
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) 239
Bible and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) 240
Bible and Theology — General Education (BTGE) 241
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) 241
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) 242
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) 243
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 243
School of Business Administration Course Descriptions 244
Accounting (ACCT) 244
Business Administration (BUS) 245
Economics (ECON) 246
Entrepreneurship (ENTR) 247
End-User Information Systems (EUIS) 248
Finance (FIN) 248
Information Technology Management (ITM) 249
Management (MGMT) 250
Marketing (MRKT) 251
Sport Management (SMGT) 252
Department of Communication Course Descriptions 253
Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism (BRDM) 253
Communication Studies (COM) 255
Journalism (JOUR) 257
Professional Writing and Information Design (PWID) 259
School of Education Course Descriptions 260
Primary (P-5) Education (EDEC) 260
Middle Childhood Education (EDMC) 261
Adolescent / Young Adult Education (EDSE) 262
Special Education (EDSP) 263
Education (EDUC) 264
School of Engineering and Computer Science Course Descriptions 265
Computer Science (CS) 265
Cyber Operations (CY) 267
Civil Engineering (EGCE) 267
Computer Engineering (EGCP) 269
Electrical Engineering (EGEE) 270
General Engineering (EGGN) 272
Mechanical Engineering (EGME) 273
Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages Course Descriptions 276
Arabic Language (ARBC) 276
Chinese (CHN) 276
Creative Writing (CWRT) 276
English (ENG) 276
Film (FILM) 277
French (FREN) 277
German (GER) 277
Linguistics (LING) 278
Literature (LIT) 279
Spanish (SPAN) 280
Department of History and Government Course Descriptions 282
Anthropology (ANTH) 282
Criminal Justice (CRJU) 282
Geography (GEO) 283
General Social Science (GSS) 284
History (HIST) 284
International Studies (INTL) 286
Political Science (POLS) 287
Public Administration (PUAD) 288
Sociology (SOC) 288
Social Studies Education (SSED) 289
Interdisciplinary Studies Course Descriptions 289
College Studies (COLL) 289
Developmental (DEV) 289
Honors (HON) 289
Liberal Arts (LART) 289
Military Science Course Descriptions 290
Air Force ROTC (AES) 290
Army ROTC (MIL) 290
Department of Music and Worship Course Descriptions 291
Conducting (CDMU) 291
Music Class Studies (CLMU) 291
General Music (GMUS) 292
Music History (HLMU) 292
Humanities (HUM) 293
Keyboard Pedagogy (KPMU) 293
Music Education (MUED) 293
Music Performance (PFMU) 294
Music Private Study (PLMU) 294
Music Theory (THMU) 295
Music Technology (TYMU) 296
Worship (WSHP) 296
School of Nursing Course Descriptions 296
Nursing (NSG) 296
School of Pharmacy Course Descriptions 298
Prepharmacy (PPHR) 298
Department of Psychology Course Descriptions 298
Psychology (PYCH) 298
Department of Science and Mathematics Course Descriptions 300
Biology (BIO) 300
Chemistry: General Education (CHEM) 302
Chemistry: Major (CHEM) 303
Environmental Science (ENVS) 304
Earth Science (ESCI) 304
Forensic Science (FORS) 305
General Biology (GBIO) 305
Geology (GEOL) 306
General Mathematics (GMTH) 307
General Science (GSCI) 307
Mathematics (MATH) 308
Mathematics Education (MTED) 310
Physics: General Education (PHYS) 310
Physics: Major (PHYS) 310
Science Education (SCED) 312
Department of Social Work Course Descriptions 312
Social Work (SWK) 312
Financial Information 314
Financial Information 315
University Financial Operation Policy 315
Student Costs 315
Tuition — Undergraduate 315
Tuition — College Now 315
Audit tuition 315
Fees 315
Summary of Costs — Undergraduate 315
Institutional Costs 315
Miscellaneous Costs 315
Financial Registration Policy 315
Making Payment 316
Notification of the University Bill 316
Invoices and Statements Online 316
Payment Penalties 316
Interest Rates 316
New Student Reservation Deposit Refund 316
Continuing Student Reservation Deposit Refund 316
Withdrawal Refunds 317
Tuition 317
Tuition Refund Schedule 317
14–16-Week Class 317
12-Week Class 317
8-Week Class 317
4-Week Class 317
For classes 3 weeks or less 317
All other Classes 317
Board/Meal Plan 317
Room 317
Other Fees 317
Return of Title IV Funds, Policy and Regulations 317
Responsibility of the University 318
Responsibility of the student 318
Special Provisions for Books and Supplies 318
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 319
Deferred Payment Plan for Veterans 319
Financial Aid 319
General Information 319
Institutional Grants and Scholarships 319
Academic Scholarships 319
Other Need-Based Scholarships 320
Competitive Scholarships 320
Transfer Student Aid 320
Department Scholarships 320
State Grant Programs 320
Ohio College Opportunity Grant 320
Ohio National Guard Tuition Assistance Program 320
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship 320
State Grant Refund Policy 320
Other State Grants 320
Federal Grants 320
Federal Pell Grant 320
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) 320
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) 320
United States Military Scholarships 321
Army Scholarships 321
Army National Guard Scholarships 321
Air Force Scholarships 321
Donor-Funded Scholarships 321
Federal Direct Stafford Loans 321
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans 321
Federal Parent PLUS Loans 321
Student Employment 321
Federal Work Study 321
Campus Employment 321
Off-Campus Employment 321
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Recipients of Financial Aid 322
Policy 322
Student Rights 322
Student Responsibilities 322
Appendix 323
Board of Trustees 324
Officers 324
Term of Office Ending June 2021 324
Term of Office Ending June 2022 324
Term of Office Ending June 2023 324
Emeriti 324
Administration 324
Cabinet 324
Chancellor 324
Other Faculty 325
Administrative Faculty 325
Library Faculty 325
Administrative Staff 325
University Registrar Staff 325
Office of Student Development Staff 325
Correspondence 325
Doctrinal Statement 326
Statistical Information – Fall Semester 2019 327
Index 329

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