Grow professionally and earn up to 44% more per year with a Master of Arts in Education degree from Cumberland University.

The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is designed for individuals seeking an advanced professional degree in education focused on individual interest and professional growth. The program is designed for licensed teachers but may be appropriate for others interested in a practitioner-focused degree in education. Individuals interested in acquiring teacher licensure for the first time should enroll in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. 

The mission of the Master of Arts in Education program is to provide a broad-based teaching curriculum designed to augment teaching skills, to introduce the candidate to innovative dimensions of learning, and to enhance professional performance in the classroom.

In Cumberland University’s MAE program you will:

A variety of add-on endorsements may be added to current Tennessee teachers licenses with coursework and passing Praxis scores. You may customize your degree to include add-on endorsements, or can take only the necessary courses to complete an add-on endorsement. Add-on endorsements at CU include English as a Second Language, Special Education, Biology, Physical Education, and Mathematics. Please contact Cumberland’s certification officer for details.

If you have any questions or need any help through your next steps, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Program Director, Michael Pigg at mpigg@cumberland.edu. We’re here to help guide you through this process and discuss your future at Cumberland University.

The Admissions Office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm CST. Please contact the Admissions Office at 615-547-1246 locally or 615-547-1211 to speak with our Graduate Enrollment Specialist or email graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu.