Accelerate Your Education — Complete Three Grad Courses as an Undergrad!
As a current Cedarville undergraduate, you may be eligible to complete up to three graduate courses, gaining advanced skills to bring to the workplace while earning graduate credit at no additional cost.*
Why Consider Graduate Coursework as an Undergraduate?
Graduate coursework gives you an opportunity to go beyond the foundations of your undergraduate program and develop additional knowledge and skills while you're still at Cedarville.
Build on Your Bachelor's Degree
Choose graduate courses that complement what you're already studying and help you develop greater expertise in areas connected to your post-graduation goals.
Save Time and Money
Eligible graduate courses may fit within your undergraduate tuition block, fulfilling undergraduate electives and helping you earn graduate credit that could apply toward future graduate study.
Prepare for Greater Impact
Develop knowledge and skills that can strengthen your ability to lead, serve, communicate, and contribute more effectively wherever your career takes you.
Explore What's Next
Experience graduate-level learning now without committing to a graduate degree. You'll have an opportunity to challenge yourself academically and discover whether graduate study might be right for you.
Find the Path That's Right for You
Graduate coursework doesn't have to take you in a different direction. It can help you go further in the direction you're already headed. Explore eligible courses that build on your undergraduate experience and develop skills you can use in ministry, your profession, and the organizations and communities you serve.
Prepare for Greater Ministry Impact
Whether you feel called to vocational ministry or want to serve your church more effectively, graduate ministry courses from Cedarville Theological Seminary can deepen your biblical understanding and strengthen your leadership.
You can explore graduate coursework in:
- Worship and theology
- Biblical leadership
- Ministry
- Biblical counseling
Develop Business, Leadership, and Communication Skills That Strengthen Any Career
Business and communication skills aren't only for business majors.
Graduate business and communication coursework can help you develop practical knowledge in areas such as marketing, management, leadership, strategic thinking, finance, innovation, and organizational decision-making — skills that can strengthen your effectiveness in almost any profession.
Broaden Your Perspective With Public Health
Understanding the factors that influence the health and well-being of individuals and communities can strengthen your preparation for a variety of people-focused careers.
Graduate-level public health coursework can complement undergraduate study in areas such as psychology and social work, giving you another perspective to bring to your future work.
Am I Eligible?
You may qualify to take graduate courses as an undergraduate if you:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Meet the appropriate class standing requirements
- Have room within your undergraduate credit block
- Receive the required academic approvals
Eligibility and course availability vary, so talk with your undergraduate academic advisor before registering.
How Does It Work?
#1
Talk With Your Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Start with your advisor. Discuss your post-graduation goals, degree requirements, and whether graduate coursework fits into your undergraduate degree plan.
#2
Explore Eligible Graduate Courses
Review the graduate courses available to undergraduate students and identify options that complement your current program and goals.
#3
Choose the Right Course
Work with your advisor to confirm that you're eligible for the course, that it fits your degree plan, and that you've received any necessary academic approvals.
#4
Request To Register
Once you've identified an approved course, submit your request to register.
Undergraduate academic advisors will help students determine which graduate coursework options are appropriate for their individual programs.Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply to graduate school?
No. Eligible undergraduate students can request to register for approved graduate courses without first applying to a graduate program.
Do I have to pursue a graduate degree?
No. Taking graduate courses as an undergraduate gives you an opportunity to build on your current education and experience graduate-level learning without committing to a graduate degree.
If you later decide to pursue graduate study, eligible coursework may be able to apply toward a future graduate certificate or degree.
Do I get an extra credential at graduation?
No, but you’ll leave Cedarville with advanced skills and credit already earned toward a graduate degree or certificate, boosting your résumé and giving you a jump start on graduate studies.
Take one more course after graduation with your 10% alumni discount, and you may also be eligible to earn a graduate certificate from Cedarville.
Explore Graduate CertificatesHow many graduate courses can I take?
Eligible students may take up to three graduate courses while completing their bachelor's degree.
Will graduate courses count toward my undergraduate degree?
Depending on your program and degree requirements, approved graduate courses may satisfy undergraduate requirements while also earning graduate credit. Your academic advisor can help you determine how a particular course would apply to your degree plan.
When are graduate courses offered?
Eligible dual-credit, graduate-level courses are mostly offered online (except any MDiv courses) in convenient, seven-week terms during the first and second half of the fall and spring semesters. Review the course options above for typical schedule and availability and talk with your academic advisor to confirm current offerings.
Ready To Jump-Start Your Future?
You don't have to wait until after graduation to complete graduate-level coursework.
Explore the courses available to you, then talk with your academic advisor about which options best complement your undergraduate program, degree plan, and post-graduation goals.
Your Graduate Admissions Team
Kelley Anderson
Graduate Enrollment Advisor for Business, Communication, and InnovationContact
- GTS 104
- 937-766-7477
Aimee Wallis
Graduate Enrollment Advisor Nursing and Online Ministry ProgramsContact
- GTS 105
- 937-766-7465