2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all courses and 2.7 GPA in all TEP core curriculum courses. All TEP core courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or higher. 2. Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the teaching field content area(s), and content core for primary (P-5) education. 3. No grade of less than “C-” in teaching field or concentration area courses. For primary (P-5), middle childhood, and special education, this includes general education courses in the content areas of humanities, science, mathematics, and social science. 4. Minimum passing scores on content competency exams, or by ACT/SAT exemption. Exemption from the exams is granted if: a. ACT Math subscore equal/higher 21; or SAT Math subscore equal/higher 530. b. ACT Reading subscore equal/higher 21; or SAT EBRW subscore equal/higher 550. c. All students entering the TEP must have a writing exam score on file. These include the ACT writing exam (7 minimum), SAT EBRW exam (550 minimum), or Praxis Core Writing exam (165 minimum). 5. Satisfactory completion of all introductory field experiences: EDUC-1050 Preliminary Student Involvement. 6. Valid “No Record” background check for the state of Ohio and an additional FBI background check. 7. Satisfactory referral letter from academic advisor and one external reference. 8. No negative dispositional referrals from faculty or mentor teachers. Teacher Education Program Retention and Completion Requirements To maintain regular standing in the Teacher Education Program and/or to receive a degree, students must maintain and/or complete the following requirements: Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses. 1. Obtain a “C-” or higher in all methods courses. 2. Satisfactorily complete field and clinical experiences. 3. Earn a passing score on all state-required licensure assessments. 4. Satisfactorily complete the internship experience. 5. Attempt all required Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) prior to student teaching. Test Pass Rates For up-to-date testing pass rates and the Ohio educator preparation performance report see cedarville.edu/ EducationLicensure. Programs of Study The School of Education offers instruction with the purpose of providing excellent Christian teachers for Christian, public, international, and missionary schools. The University is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for programs leading to a teaching license or endorsement in several areas. • Multi-Age Special Education — Intervention Specialist-mild to moderate (K–12) • Middle Childhood Education (grades 4–9) Two concentrations chosen from: • Mathematics • Reading/Language Arts • Science • Social Studies • Primary (P-5) Education (pre–K to grade 5) See appropriate department for a complete description of the following programs: • Adolescent and Young Adult (grades 7–12) • Chemistry Education (Department of Science and Mathematics, page 205) • Language Arts Education – Integrated (Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages, page 125) • Life Science Education (Department of Science and Mathematics, page 206) • Mathematics Education – Integrated (Department of Science and Mathematics, page 207) • Physical Science Education (Department of Science and Mathematics, page 208) • Physics Education (Department of Science and Mathematics, page 209) • Science Comprehensive Education – Integrated (Department of Science and Mathematics, page 210) • Social Studies Education – Integrated (Department of History and Government, page 144) • Multi-Age Licensure (pre–K to grade 12) • Music Education (Department of Music and Worship, page 165) • Spanish Education (Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages, page 130) Career Opportunities Christian and public schools actively recruit Cedarville education graduates. Graduate schools also welcome Cedarville students. Careers pursued by School of Education graduates include: • Christian school teacher • Church education programs • Elementary school teacher • High school or middle school teacher • International school teacher • Library science • Mission school teacher • Music teacher K–12 • Preschool director or teacher • Special education (mild–moderate educational needs) • Youth camps Faculty Kevin M. Jones, Sr. , Dean. Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Kentucky State University, 2004; M.A. University of Kentucky, 2008; M.Ed., University of Kentucky, 2015; Ed.D., Spaulding University, 2016. At Cedarville since 2020. Lori Ferguson , Assistant Dean. Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1998; M.S., University of Dayton, 2002; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati, 2020. At Cedarville since 2011. Eddie Baumann , Senior Professor of Education. Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1983; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1987; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1995. At Cedarville since 1993. Megan Brown , Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Messiah College, 2011; M.A., Hollins University, 2013; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2019. At Cedarville since 2018. Terry Comers , Assistant Professor of Education. Education : B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.Ed., Wright State University, 1995. At Cedarville since 2004. David Leitch , Associate Professor of Special Education. Education: B.S., Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania, 1984; M.S., Central Michigan University, 1990; J.D., Cleveland State University, 1993; M.Ed., Cleveland State University, 2008; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2018. At Cedarville since 2012. 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 101 School of Education Test Pass Rates