Section 3.1 - Academic Structure

Academic Structure

In all lists (website, catalog, etc.), we will only identify Schools. Sub-units (whether they are departments or groupings of programs) will be identified only by academic subject area as noted below. This is the official list as of July 2023.

• School of Allied Health and Psychology
  • Allied Health
  • Psychology*
School of Arts and Humanities
• Art, Design, and Theatre*
• English, Literature, and Modern Languages*
• History and Government*
• Department of Music and Worship*
• School of Biblical and Theological Studies
• Robert W. Plaster School of Business
  • Business
  • Communication*
• School of Education and Social Work
  • Education
  • Social Work
• School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science and Cyber Operations
  • Mechanical Engineering
• School of Nursing
• School of Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Practice*
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences*
• School of Science and Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and Forensic Science

* Academic sub-unit identified with "department of" when referenced independently from the full list.

Schools may contain "Departments" (typically led by a Chair) and groupings of "Programs" (may be led by an asst./assoc. dean or program coordinator).

For academic "sub-units" that are groupings of programs, and not official departments or entities, if it's helpful / necessary, those areas should be identified with the word "programs." This usage will be infrequent, but may be helpful in mission statements, the catalog, or website descriptions.

Examples from the School of Allied Health and Psychology:

• The mission of Allied Health programs at Cedarville University is ...
• The mission of the Department of Psychology is ...