Twenty-eight percent of Cumberland students major in Education-related programs. It’s one of our flagship programs and offers excellent preparation. Our School of Education offers the BS degree with or without teacher licensure. Seventeen majors are available – nine of which can be chosen for licensure or non-licensure. Individuals currently holding a baccalaureate degree in another academic discipline may seek Tennessee licensure by completing a second baccalaureate through Cumberland University.

If you’re interested in Physical Education, you have a lot of options at Cumberland. You can pursue a BS with a Physical Education major – with or without licensure. Choosing the Physical Education major with an emphasis in Health or Athletic Training could prepare you for a career as a Certified Athletic Trainer.

Students seeking any degree at Cumberland can choose one of the following Physical Education minors: Coaching, Health and Physical Education. These minors are also a part of our Associate of Arts in Education degree. None are designed to meet the standards of any Teacher Education program, state licensure requirements for teacher certification, or State of Tennessee, Board of Medical Examiners. Students pursuing such degrees/minors should talk to an academic advisor early in their enrollment.

Cumberland also offers a Recreation Administration major, designed for students who like adventure, sports, and working with other people.

Finally, the School of Education includes the Developmental Studies Program designed to help students succeed in college-level courses through the mastery of basic skills, such as writing, grammar, reading, and math.