Students in this program must be admitted to the Steps Through Educator Preparation Program (STEPP) to be considered a candidate for licensure, and must meet STEPP requirements at key checkpoints in their program. Cumberland University students who wish to become teacher candidates must see a Teacher Education Programs advisor for more information on teacher candidacy.
Students in this program must be admitted STEPP to be considered a candidate for licensure and must meet STEPP requirements at key checkpoints in their program. Cumberland University students who wish to become teacher candidates must see a Teacher Education Program advisor for more information on teacher candidacy.
Students in this program must be admitted to the Steps Through Educator Preparation Program (STEPP) to be considered a candidate for licensure, and must meet STEPP requirements at key checkpoints in their program. Cumberland University students who wish to become teacher candidates must see a Teacher Education Programs advisor for more information on teacher candidacy.
The mission of the Secondary Education dual major program is to enhance each candidate’s in-depth content knowledge obtained from their primary major with the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the academic and developmental needs of all students in grades 6-12. The Secondary Education Dual Major program has been designed with input from current practitioner partners and in response to the call for more rigorous preparation in academic disciplines for secondary education teachers. The program has been specifically designed to ensure graduating teacher candidates will meet the academic and developmental needs of all students during their first year teaching and thereafter. Candidates seeking a license to teach an academic subject in grades 6-12 must dual major in the subject area they wish to teach and Secondary Education. Candidates for teacher licensure must work with two advisors: a content advisor in their program and an education advisor in the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts. Candidates must seek guidance early and often to ensure enrollment in the required courses in a timely manner. Students in this program must be admitted to STEPP to be considered a licensure candidate, and must meet STEPP requirements at key checkpoints in their program. Cumberland University students who wish to become teacher candidates must see a Teacher Education Programs advisor for more information on teacher candidacy. Also refer to the Educator Preparation section of the Catalog. Candidates completing a dual major with Secondary Education have few or no elective courses available depending on the program.
The Physical Education and Athletic Coaching program strives to promote active participation of individuals in sport and physical activity across the life span. The department prepares future professionals for careers in fitness and wellness, physical education, strength and conditioning. Other careers that individuals who graduate in this field are prepared to work are sports management and recreation. Physical Educators and Athletic Coaches in the schools touch several hundred youth each year and thousands of individuals over the course of his/her career.
– Examples of coursework: Instructional Strategies, Effective Collaboration, Language Development & Disorders
– 100% job placement rate
– Join the Student Tennessee Education Association
– Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society
– Students have held internships: Lebanon Special School District, Wilson County School District
Learn how to connect your passion for education to a meaningful career. You’ll receive all the benefits of a top liberal arts education while learning theories and practices in psychology, education, and other disciplinary content areas to ensure you excel in your teaching career.
“The Education courses offered at Cumberland University have helped me prepare to successfully educate future generations of students.” -Cruz Ontiveros, Class of 2021