Cedarville University

Accounting

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in accounting prepares students for careers in private, public, and corporate accounting as well as other business-related areas.

Allied Health

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in allied health is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for admission into graduate-level allied healthcare provider programs including chiropractic, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant, as well as for employment in the health field. The allied health major is not necessarily designed to prepare students for the medical profession.

Athletic Training

The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) will prepare students to sit for the BOC certification examination and state licensure examinations, which will allow successful candidates to practice as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in both traditional and emerging healthcare settings. Cedarville University has designed the Master of Athletic Training program to be a residential program that also incorporates on- and off-campus traditional clinical experiences as well as immersive clinical rotations.

Biblical and Theological Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies will equip students with a foundational understanding of the Bible and biblical doctrine. The certificate is designed for anyone seeking graduate-level training, including current Cedarville University graduate students from other programs. Courses are offered in a seven-week online format and the certificate can be completed in as little as one year.

Biblical Counseling

The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling will equip students with the foundational understanding and skills for providing biblical counsel. The certificate is designed for anyone seeking graduate-level training, including current Cedarville University graduate students from other programs. Courses are offered in a seven-week online format and the certificate can be completed in as little as one year.

Biblical Leadership

The mission of the Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership (MABL) program is to equip graduates with the skills for a lifetime of biblical, servant leadership, accomplished through a biblical, theological, and ministry core curriculum along with leadership ministry specialization courses and a researched project as a capstone experience. The program is listed in the catalog as In Teach-Out.

Biblical Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biblical studies built around a core of biblical studies courses can be tailored according to the student's needs. To enhance areas of professional preparation, the program allows students to choose a concentration. The graduates of this program will be uniquely equipped with the strongest combination of biblical studies and liberal arts core.

Biology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biology provides general course background in the biological sciences. Course requirements involve 53-58 semester hours.

Biology (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology prepares students for graduate study in the biological sciences by including the course requirements prescribed by many of the leading graduate-level biology degree programs in the nation. This major enhances the student's depth of knowledge in biology and increases the breadth of exposure to chemistry, mathematics, and physics.

Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in broadcasting, digital media, and journalism prepares students for careers in a wide range of media - radio, television, non-broadcast audio/video production, and online and computer-based media. Students receive a broad perspective to prepare them to work in a rapidly changing media environment and will also select a concentration for specialization.

Business Administration

The Cedarville University Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare students for expanded leadership responsibilities in business and government, and provides them with a comprehensive set of business competencies combined with a distinctively Christian worldview. The MBA is a fully online program that can be completed in one or two years, integrating biblical values and ethics across all business disciplines.

Business Analytics

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is designed to equip professionals with essential skills in data analysis, forecasting, data mining, and visualization to drive informed business decisions. Rooted in a biblical worldview, this fully online program emphasizes ethical data stewardship and prepares graduates to serve as effective, Christ-centered leaders in business analytics.

Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry prepares students for careers in the health professions, technical business professions, and other science-related vocations.

Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry prepares students for graduate study in chemistry and for careers in industry or research. The degree requirements provide training in each of the primary areas of chemistry with the necessary support in mathematics, physics, and biology.

Chemistry Education

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry education involve 44.5 professional content core semester hours and 44 teacher education professional semester hours. The program is offered jointly by the School of Science and Mathematics and the School of Education and Social Work as an adolescent/young adult licensure program.

Civil Engineering

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) degree are comprised of a 46-hour civil engineering core plus concentration coursework and may be modified by the dean, assistant dean, or concentration coordinator. Course requirements involve 97 semester hours.

Communication

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in communication was designed to prepare students with the foundations of the discipline and the transferrable skills to meet the demands of a dynamically new and changing convergent communication environment. Coursework in the major develops critical competencies in leadership, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity, and a broad range of communication skills necessary for advancement in both employment and graduate school contexts.

Communication and Organizational Leadership

The Master of Arts in Communication and Organizational Leadership is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to lead, inspire, and communicate effectively in diverse professional and social environments. Rooted in biblical principles, this program develops ethical servant-leaders who can navigate complex communication challenges while maintaining a Christ-centered approach. The program is delivered 100% online in accelerated seven-week terms.

Computer Engineering

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) degree are comprised of the following and may be modified by the dean. Course requirements involve 65 semester hours.

Computer Science

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer science are comprised of the following and may be modified by the dean. Course requirements involve 67-70 semester hours.

Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in criminal justice prepares students for careers in the criminal justice system. With sufficient education, experience, and, if required, professional licensure in the selected field, criminal justice majors may be eligible to pursue careers in law enforcement and correctional activities at all levels of government. The curriculum follows criteria proposed by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

Cyber Operations

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in cyber operations are comprised of the following and may be modified by the dean. Course requirements involve 79-82 semester hours.

Cybersecurity Management

The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management will uniquely position candidates to mitigate cybersecurity risk within an organization. The certificate program allows students to gain knowledge of cybersecurity issues and threats, risk management, legal implications of cybersecurity issues, and enterprise security architecture, all within a distinctively biblical worldview. Courses are offered in fully online seven-week sessions.

Digital Marketing Strategy

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing Strategy equips candidates with skills in digital and social media marketing within a distinctively biblical worldview. Courses are offered in fully online seven-week sessions through the Robert W. Plaster School of Business.

Divinity

The mission of the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at Cedarville University is to equip graduates academically and practically with the skills necessary for a lifetime of fruitful ministry. The program exposes the student to each part of the Old and New Testaments while they become proficient in Hebrew and Greek, and studies Christian theology as the foundation for ministry. The MDiv is offered in an on-campus classroom format, with accelerated and advanced entry pathways also available.

Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics prepares students for success in a wide variety of careers. Although various roles in businesses are most common, economics majors are successful in law, medicine, government, nonprofit, and international relations, as well as in academic roles.

Economics (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in economics prepares students for success in a wide variety of careers. Students will be prepared for graduate study in fields of economics, business, public administration, public policy, and law.

Electrical Engineering

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree are comprised of the following and may be modified by the dean. Course requirements involve 65 semester hours.

English

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English involve 52-55 semester hours, including a 37-hour English core and concentration coursework.

Environmental Science (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in environmental science prepares students for entry-level vocations in ecology, conservation biology, environmental education, environmental consulting companies, etc., and graduate study which is often needed for these careers.

Environmental Science (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in environmental science prepares students for entry-level vocations in ecology, conservation biology, environmental education, environmental consulting companies, etc., and graduate study which is often needed for these careers.

Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in exercise science is an accredited program that prepares students for a variety of careers in this field. Graduates may be eligible to pursue careers in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, or as an exercise specialist in corporate fitness and sports medicine clinics. This program is excellent preparation for graduate or professional programs such as physical therapy.

Finance

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in finance prepares students for careers as financial analysts, security analysts, financial planners, or account executives within the banking, insurance, and securities industries and other commercial concerns.

Forensic Science

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in forensic science is an interdisciplinary degree that includes substantial laboratory work and an emphasis on advanced coursework in the sciences. It involves a collaborative endeavor between Cedarville University and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation consisting of a forensic laboratory experience on an internship basis with the bureau.

Geology

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in geology prepares students for graduate studies or employment in a wide variety of geological fields. Skills needed by modern geologists, such as observation, interpretation, model analysis, critical thinking, and field work are emphasized throughout the program.

Global Public Health

The Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health (GPH) will enable graduate students to gain knowledge of the principles, theories, and strategies in the contemporary issues of global public health. Candidates who complete the certificate are equipped to be leaders in contemporary nursing practice by developing a multidisciplinary knowledge base using biblical principles in examining global public health issues. Courses are offered fully online.

Healthcare Management

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management equips candidates with knowledge of healthcare models and systems, technology in modern healthcare, and innovation and quality improvement in healthcare, all within a distinctively biblical worldview. Courses are offered in fully online seven-week sessions.

History

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in history prepares students for graduate work or for careers in a variety of fields. History majors may be eligible to pursue careers in government, law, business, education, public history, and the Gospel ministry.

Individualized Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in individualized studies serves students with specialized career aspirations that may not fit with a particular major program offered at Cedarville University or those who desire a traditional, broad undergraduate program before proceeding to graduate school. Students may submit a proposal after completing 20 semester hours at Cedarville with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.

Industrial and Innovative Design

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in industrial and innovative design provides the foundation for students interested in various design careers. Graduates may be eligible to pursue careers in consumer product design, interior space design, architectural/exterior space design, and transportation design.

Information Technology Management

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in information technology management prepares students for careers such as application developers, business analysts, database administrators, network administrators, IT project managers, or IT consultants. The curriculum follows guidelines established by the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for the training of IT professionals in a business context.

International Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in international studies provides students with a political view of the international community, utilizing courses in economics, geography, history, literature, and political science. Majors may be eligible to pursue careers in areas such as diplomacy, intelligence, international media, humanitarian assistance, international relations, and missions.

Keyboard Pedagogy

The Bachelor of Music degree with a major in keyboard pedagogy is designed to thoroughly equip graduates to professionally teach students the art of piano playing. The program is designed to comprehensively address the needs of piano students of all ages and levels of proficiency.

Language Arts Education - Integrated

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in integrated language arts education prepares students to teach language arts in public and Christian schools in grades seven-12. Students who complete this curriculum will be licensed by the state of Ohio and the Association of Christian Schools International.

Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership equips candidates with knowledge of management and leadership of organizations, applied leadership, and organizational behavior within a distinctively biblical worldview. Courses are offered in fully online seven-week sessions through the Robert W. Plaster School of Business.

Liberal Arts

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in liberal arts, having the breadth and depth of a traditional liberal arts degree, allows some student latitude in choosing courses. Students must apply to the program to gain entrance.

Life Science Education

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in life science education involve 52.5 professional content core semester hours and 44 teacher education professional semester hours. It is offered as an adolescent/young adult teacher licensure program.

Linguistics

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in linguistics combines study of a core of courses in the field of linguistics, four semesters of modern language, and courses in concentration areas preparatory for careers and/or graduate study in fields related to linguistics.

Management

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in management provides a broad background for careers in financial, manufacturing, retailing, and service industries, as well as governmental agencies. Management majors focus on organizational dynamics and operations as well as international issues that affect various types of organizations.

Marketing

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in marketing prepares students for career opportunities in advertising, marketing management, marketing research, and sales with retailers, manufacturers, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics provides coursework and training in advanced mathematics. This curriculum provides excellent preparation for graduate study in areas that require good quantitative and/or analytical skills such as philosophy, business, and theology.

Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics prepares students for graduate study in mathematics. The curriculum includes the course requirements prescribed by many of the leading graduate-level mathematics programs in the nation.

Mathematics Education - Integrated

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in mathematics education - integrated involve 47 professional content core semester hours and 44 teacher education professional semester hours. It is offered as an adolescent/young adult teacher licensure program.

Mechanical Engineering

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree are comprised of the following and may be modified by the dean. Course requirements involve 68 semester hours.

Medical Spanish

Training in language and cultural skills essential for working with Spanish-speaking patients in a variety of health care settings. The program is designed primarily for students with prior knowledge of Spanish majoring in health care professional programs.

Middle Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in middle childhood education prepares students to teach upper elementary or middle school (grades 4-9). Students will prepare to teach in two of the four major curriculum areas: reading and language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies.

Molecular Biology

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in molecular biology prepares students for graduate-level training in the context of a broad biological background based in a biblical worldview. This degree allows students to become holistically-thinking molecular biologists and will enhance their depth of knowledge in this competitive and growing field.

Music

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music is designed for students with a strong interest in music and other academic areas. It is an ideal degree for musically talented students who plan to pursue graduate programs that will accept a bachelor's degree in any academic major.

Music Composition

The Bachelor of Music degree with a major in composition prepares the student for a career that involves film and concert composition, arranging, music production, and music entrepreneurship. Students are prepared with a solid foundation of musicianship that encompasses theory and aural skills, conducting, and instrumental or vocal performance.

Music Education - Multi-Age

The Bachelor of Music Education degree with a major in Music Education - Multi-Age prepares students to teach vocal, instrumental, or general music in grades K-12 in public and Christian schools. Two tracks, choral and instrumental, are available.

Music Performance

The Bachelor of Music degree with a major in performance prepares students for graduate school and careers in performance. The program is designed to offer the highest possible level of studio instruction and mentoring, opportunity for solo and ensemble performance, and general knowledge of the music literature of the performance area.

Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Cedarville University prepares the graduate nurse for advanced nursing practice. This MSN degree provides in-depth, professional and advanced practice study for nurses to expand their knowledge of healthcare delivery, clinical expertise, leadership, and use of evidence-based practice grounded in biblical truth.

Nursing

Cedarville's nursing program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and has full approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education and Ohio Board of Nursing, and meets the educational prerequisites for licensure as a registered nurse within the state of Ohio.

Nursing Education

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (NE) will prepare candidates to engage in education in healthcare settings or academic settings as clinical faculty members. The certificate program allows students who are currently enrolled in a graduate nursing program or those who have completed a graduate nursing degree to add core knowledge related to curriculum design, evidence-based teaching, and learning strategies, assessment, and evaluation strategies for education.

Nursing Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership (NL) will prepare students to lead within a healthcare environment. The certificate program allows students who are currently enrolled in a graduate nursing program or those who have completed a graduate nursing degree to add core knowledge related to quality and safety, organizational behavior, and strategic decision-making within the healthcare system. Courses are offered fully online in seven-week sessions.

Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares graduates to integrate nursing practice competencies of a specialty with a biblical worldview underlying advanced nursing practice roles and responsibilities. Specialty tracks include Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care, and Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement.

One-Year Bible

The one-year Bible program is a nondegree program designed to provide the student with greater Bible knowledge through intensive study of the Scriptures in a single academic year. This program provides personal enrichment through formal Bible study so that the student can participate more effectively in the church or a parachurch organization.

Operations Management

The Graduate Certificate in Operations Management equips candidates with knowledge of project management, supply chain management, and lean process management within a distinctively biblical worldview. Courses are offered in fully online seven-week sessions through the Robert W. Plaster School of Business.

PA Studies

The Cedarville University PA Studies program equips Christ-following graduates through academic excellence, professional distinction, and intentional discipleship to practice medicine to meet the needs of those in their communities.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

This degree serves as the foundation for advanced study in pharmacy or the pharmaceutical sciences as well as career opportunities in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. Course requirements involve 127-128 semester hours.

Pharmacy

Cedarville University School of Pharmacy equips student pharmacists to assess and meet the comprehensive health needs of diverse populations through patient-centered care, servant leadership, ethical decision-making, interprofessional collaboration, scholarly innovation, and continued personal and professional development. The four-year professional curriculum includes introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences.

Physical Science Education

Course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in physical science education involve 59.5 professional content core semester hours and 44 teacher education professional semester hours. It is offered as an adolescent/young adult teacher licensure program.

Physics

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in physics prepares students for graduate study in physics or for employment opportunities in industry. The curriculum includes courses prescribed by leading graduate-level physics programs in the nation.

Physics Education

Course requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in physics education involve 54 professional content core semester hours and 44 teacher education professional semester hours. It is offered as an adolescent/young adult teacher licensure program.

Political Science

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in political science is designed to prepare students for advanced graduate education in the areas of American politics, international relations, political philosophy, and law. Majors may be eligible to pursue careers in public policy analysis, international affairs, various levels of government, campaign management, interest groups, and journalism.

Prelaw

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in prelaw is designed to prepare students for law school. The curriculum seeks to provide necessary course content and to develop thinking and analytic skills needed to perform well on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and in law school.

Primary (P-5) Education

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in primary (P-5) education prepares students to teach preschool to grade five in public and Christian schools.

Professional Writing and Information Design

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in professional writing and information design prepares students for positions as communication experts in a variety of industries. The major itself involves 61 semester hours in specific professional writing and information design courses.

Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology provides students with general exposure to the field of psychology in preparation for graduate study in psychology and related fields or a number of other human service positions.

Science Comprehensive Education - Integrated

Course requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in science comprehensive education - integrated involve 68 professional content semester hours with electives and 44 teacher education professional semester hours. It is offered as an adolescent/young adult teacher licensure program.

Social Studies Education - Integrated

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in social studies education - integrated prepares students to teach social studies in public and Christian schools in grades 7-12. Students who complete this curriculum will be licensed by the state of Ohio and the Association of Christian Schools International.

Social Work

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in social work prepares students for future ministries/careers in professional social work, professional church and church-related specializations, and informal assistance. The social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and graduates are eligible for licensure and for advanced standing in graduate schools of social work.

Spanish

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish enables students to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending spoken Spanish to gain cultural understanding that will enable them to interact appropriately in a variety of social contexts. Studying the language, history, and literature of the Hispanic peoples provides students with opportunities to practice their language skills and gain appreciation for the contributions and values of the Hispanic culture.

Spanish Education - Multi-Age

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish education - multi-age provides students with the cultural background and language skills necessary to function in the Spanish classroom and in the Spanish-speaking world. This major prepares students to teach in grades K-12 in public and Christian schools.

Special Education - Intervention Specialist

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in special education - intervention specialist prepares teachers to work with students in grades K to 12 who have mild to moderate special education needs.

Sport Business Management

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sport business management prepares graduates to pursue career opportunities across a wide spectrum of the sport industry from amateur, collegiate, professional, or corporate sport settings; and from roles in management, marketing, finance, compliance, journalism, or law. The curriculum follows guidelines established by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation.

Sport Medicine

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in sport medicine has been designed to prepare students to be eligible to pursue credentialing as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer by providing the necessary prerequisites for admission to Master of Athletic Training (MAT) degree programs.

Strategic Innovation

The Master of Arts in Strategic Innovation was crafted by entrepreneurs and innovation industry leaders to equip students with the latest creative problem solving skills and knowledge, all taught from a unique biblical view. The MA in Strategic Innovation guides students through a cutting-edge process of idea identification and validation, design thinking and research, business model generation and refinement, prototyping, and go-to-market strategies.

Studio Art

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in studio art is designed for students with a strong interest in a variety of traditional studio disciplines such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting. Completion of graduate study and professional licensure is typically required to qualify for careers in art and art-related fields, such as art education, museum studies, art preparation, art therapy, and illustration.

Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in theatre provides training in acting, directing, theatre design/technology, and theatre history/dramaturgy. A special emphasis is placed upon the challenges faced by the Christian in theatre and the use of drama in worship and Christian ministry.

Theological Studies

The mission of the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program is to equip graduates with an essential understanding of the Bible and theology as well as ministry-specific skillsets. The 15-hour core curriculum serves as the foundation for 21-hour concentrations in biblical counseling, biblical leadership, ministry, and worship and theology. The program is offered in an online format.

Visual Communication Design

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in visual communication design prepares students for entry-level careers in the fields of graphic and interactive web design. Career opportunities may include the design of advertising, exhibitions, publications, corporate identity, packaging, books, signs, magazines, multimedia presentations, and webpages.

Worship

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in worship is an interdisciplinary degree designed to help prepare students who are interested in careers in worship leadership and related fields. The mission of the worship program is 'Equipping Worshipers to Serve.'.

Worship and Theology

The mission of the Master of Arts in Worship and Theology (MAWT) program is to equip graduates with the skills for a lifetime of ministry of worship leadership and theological discipleship. The program combines a biblical, theological, and ministry core curriculum with ministry specialization courses and a researched project as a capstone experience. The program is listed in the catalog as In Teach-Out.

Worship Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership will prepare students to lead God's people in true biblically grounded worship. Offered jointly by Cedarville Theological Seminary and the Department of Music and Worship in the School of Arts and Humanities, this certificate gives students the theological foundation and practical skills needed to be an effective worship leader. Courses are offered in a convenient online format and can be completed in as little as one calendar year.