Business

Accounting

The mission of the Accounting program is to provide students a strong foundation in general business content and a specialized focus in financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, and auditing, thus preparing graduates to accept an entry level position in accounting or to attend graduate school.

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Accounting Minor

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Associate of Arts in Business

The mission of the Associate of Arts in Business program is to educate students coming from diverse backgrounds in the fundamental skills, knowledge, and practice of general business to prepare them for entry-level administrative positions, the pursuit of entrepreneurial career opportunities, or continued education toward a bachelor’s degree in business or related disciplines.

Business Administration

The mission of the Business Administration program is to educate students coming from diverse backgrounds in the fundamental skills, knowledge, and practice of general business in order to prepare them for managerial, professional, or administrative positions in service and/or manufacturing industries as well as to pursue entrepreneurial career opportunities or advanced degrees in business or related disciplines.

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Computational Finance Minor

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e-Commerce Minor

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Entrepreneurship Minor

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General Business Minor

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Health Care Administration

This program allows you to help large numbers of people by making decisions that impact the entire organization, including selecting safer more advanced medical equipment, improving patient care, influencing health policy, financial stewardship, business development, and information technology and artificial intelligence.

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Health Care Administration Minor

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Hospitality Management Minor

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International Business Minor

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Management

This program is recommended for students interested in management in a variety of industries including: corporate, plant, manufacturing, retail, logistics and transportation.

Management Minor

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Marketing

The mission of the Marketing program is to provide students a strong foundation in general business content and a specialized focus in Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) marketing content through experiential learning as well as to equip students for meaningful contributions within their business careers.

Marketing Minor

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Master of Business Administration

The M.B.A. program can increase your earning potential and prepare you for the next level in your career. For less than half the cost of the national average tuition, you can feel confident in the decision to further your education.

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Non-Profit Management Minor

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Project Management

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Supply Chain Management

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Technology Management Minor

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Education

Associate of Arts in Education

Through authentic field experiences and the development of foundational academic skills and general pedagogical knowledge, the mission of the Associates of Arts in Education program is to prepare students for transition to educator preparation candidacy in various licensure programs.

Athletic Coaching

Through the development of pedagogical knowledge, personal dispositions, practical applications, and professional teaching, the mission of the Physical Education and Athletic Coaching program is to promote excellence in kinesiology and sport studies allowing candidates to apply concepts and teaching in the area of physical education and athletic coaching in all preK-12th grade environments.

Athletic Coaching Minor

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Child Growth and Learning

This program is designed for students interested in becoming an elementary school teacher. The Child Growth and Learning program prepares you for candidacy for the Tennessee Elementary Education (K-5) Teaching License.

Health Minor

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Master of Arts in Education: Athletic Coaching

The online M.A.E. program is designed for licensed teachers looking to gain advanced skills. Grow professionally and earn up to 44% more per year with a Master’s degree from CU.

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Master of Arts in Education: Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership

The online M.A.E. program is designed for licensed teachers looking to gain advanced skills. Grow professionally and earn up to 44% more per year with a Master’s degree from CU.

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Master of Arts in Education: Professional Studies

The online M.A.E. program is designed for licensed teachers looking to gain advanced skills. Grow professionally and earn up to 44% more per year with a Master’s degree from CU.

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Master of Arts in Teaching: Emphasis in Early Childhood Education

The M.A.T. program is designed for those seeking an initial teaching license in Tennessee. The Early Childhood Education emphasis prepares you to successfully meet the academic and developmental needs of all students grades PreK-3.

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Master of Arts in Teaching: Emphasis in Elementary Education

The M.A.T. Elementary Education emphasis is designed for individuals interested in becoming candidates for a Tennessee Elementary Education (K-5) Teaching License.

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Master of Arts in Teaching: Emphasis in English Language Learners

The M.A.T. English Language Learners emphasis is designed for those seeking an initial teaching license in Tennessee who are interested in meeting the academic needs of all students, at any grade level, whose native language is not English.

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Master of Arts in Teaching: Emphasis in Physical Education

The M.A.T. Physical Education emphasis is designed to prepare you to meet the academic and developmental needs of all PreK-12th grade school students in physical education and wellness.

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Master of Arts in Teaching: Emphasis in Secondary Education

The M.A.T. Secondary Education emphasis is designed for individuals interested in becoming candidates for a Tennessee Teaching License who are interested in teaching a specific subject area in grades covered by either a 6-12 or 9-12 Tennessee teacher’s license.

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Master of Arts in Teaching: Emphasis in Special Education

The M.A.T. Special Education emphasis is designed for individuals interested in becoming candidates for a Tennessee Special Education/Comprehensive K-12 or Special Education Interventionist K-8 or 6-12 Teaching License.

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Master of Education: Emphasis in Instructional Leadership

The M.Ed. Instructional Leadership emphasis is designed to prepare licensure and non-licensure candidates as K-12 school leaders.

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Master of Education: Emphasis in Reading Specialist

The M.Ed. Reading Specialist emphasis prepares licensure and non-licensure candidates the opportunity to meet the TN Department of Education’s requirements for the K-12 Reading Specialist additional endorsement.

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Master of Education: Instrunctional Leadership Licensure Only

The Instructional Leadership (Licensure) concentration is designed to prepare candidates seeking licensure as beginning administrators under the Tennessee Learning Centered Leadership Policy.

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Physical Education

Through the development of pedagogical knowledge, personal dispositions, practical applications, and professional teaching, the mission of the Physical Education and Athletic Coaching program is to promote excellence in kinesiology and sport studies allowing candidates to apply concepts and teaching in the area of physical education and athletic coaching in all preK-12th grade environments.

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Physical Education Minor

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Secondary Education Dual Major

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.

Special Education- Comprehensive K-12

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.

Special Education- Early Childhood PreK-3

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.

Special Education- Interventionist 6-12

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.

Special Education- Interventionist K-8

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.

Fine Arts

Art and Design with Education Teacher Licensure

The mission of the Art and Design program is to engage every student to develop a passion for knowledge, innovation, and creativity by providing a strong foundation of fundamentals and a nurturing program through interactions with faculty who assist each student with educational experiences and guidance in attaining their individual goals and aspirations in art.

Art and Design-Studio Art

The mission of the Art and Design program is to engage every student to develop a passion for knowledge, innovation, and creativity by providing a strong foundation of fundamentals and a nurturing program through interactions with faculty who assist each student with educational experiences and guidance in attaining their individual goals and aspirations in art.

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Art Minor

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Associate of Arts in Music

The mission of the Associate of Arts in Music program is to provide a rigorous, student-focused curriculum aligned with national accreditation standards, preparing students for arts-related careers, transfer to baccalaureate programs, or as a minor for other degrees.

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Digital Photography Minor

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Film Studies Minor

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Graphic Design Minor

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Music

This program is for students interested in all facets of music including the music industry, private music studios, and music therapy.

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Music Minor

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Music- General Music Vocal or Instr.

This program is for students interested in all facets of music including the music industry, private music studios, and music therapy.

Music- Music Ed. Instr.

This program is for students interested in all facets of music including the music industry, private music studios, and music therapy.

Music- Music Ed. Vocal

This program is for students interested in all facets of music including the music industry, private music studios, and music therapy.

Music- Music Perform. Instr.

This program is for students interested in all facets of music including the music industry, private music studios, and music therapy.

Music- Music Perform. Vocal

This program is for students interested in all facets of music including the music industry, private music studios, and music therapy.

Theatre

The mission of the Theatre program is to prepare students for a career in the theatrical arts as an actor or director; to prepare students for graduate study in the theatrical arts; to use the theatrical arts as an avocation; or to use related theatrical skills as an adjunct to other professional careers.

Theatre Minor

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Health Professions

Master of Arts in Sports Management

The M.A.S.M. online program prepares students for advanced careers in the sport industry.

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Master of Science in Athletic Training

The M.S.A.T. program is offered as both a 3+2 year program and a 2-year program. In both programs students will gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to prepare for a career as an athletic trainer.

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Master of Sport and Exercise Science

The M.S.E.S. program prepares students for a wide range of careers in research, sports training, strength & conditioning and health and wellness.

Sport and Exercise Science

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Sports Management

The mission of the Cumberland University Master of Arts with a major in Sport Management program is to prepare students for advanced careers in the sport industry.

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Strength and Conditioning Minor

This minor is not available to students in the Exercise and Sport Science major.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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Anthropology Minor

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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

The mission of the Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program is to prepare students for an entry level position in the criminal justice field or for continuing education.

Associate of Arts in English

The mission of the Associate of Arts in English program is to provide verbal and written communication skills which are valuable in a variety of professions and also prepare students for further academic endeavors, including pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in English or other humanities or social sciences.

Associate of Arts in History

The mission of the Associate of Arts in History program is to introduce students to an understanding of what history is and how historians practice it as a discipline; the differences among various peoples and cultures; and the importance of cause and consequence in historical actions, with an ultimate goal to prepare students for continued academic work in the discipline.

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Bachelor of Arts in History

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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Creative and Professional Writing

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Creative Writing Minor

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Criminal Justice

The mission of the Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program is to prepare students for an entry level position in the criminal justice field or for continuing education.

Criminal Justice Minor

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Criminal Justice with Declared Minor

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Criminal Justice with Law Enforcement Academy

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English

The mission of the English program is to provide verbal and written communication skills to prepare students for careers in law, communication, education, business and technical writing, or for graduate studies in the humanities or social sciences.

English Minor

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Forensic Studies Minor

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Geography Minor

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History Minor

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Humanities and Social Sciences

This program is recommended for students who are interested in law, social services, human resources, and public service.

Humanities and Social Sciences Minor

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Interdisciplinary Studies

This program is recommended for students who have a unique predetermined career path or are interested in graduate studies.

Master of Science in Forensic Psychology

The Master of Science in Forensic Psychology online program prepares students for advanced careers within social service organizations and the criminal justice system.

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Philosophy and Religion Minor

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Psychology Minor

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Sociology Minor

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Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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LPN to BSN

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Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator

The online MSN Nurse Educator emphasis is designed to prepare nurses for educational roles in academia, healthcare organizations, and healthcare systems. The Nurse Educator emphasis provides an in-depth review of learning theories, research, and best practices in nursing education. The graduate student analyzes teaching strategies for diverse populations and environments, and incorporates theory to practice. The program prepares the graduate student to develop program curriculum, deliver content, and perform assessments of program outcomes.

Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Executive Leadership and Administration

This program focuses on theories, research, and evidence-based practices for nurse executive leadership and administration. The graduate student examines the knowledge and skills nurse executives need to manage healthcare quality and safety. Emphasis on management of finance and operations of healthcare organizations, leading health innovations, and strategies to respond to healthcare challenges and trends.

Online Programs

Master of Arts in Sports Management

The M.A.S.M. online program prepares students for advanced careers in the sport industry.

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Other

General Studies

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in General Studies allows students to develop a wide range of interests and talents within the academic setting.

Master of Public Service Management

The M.S.P. is designed for a variety of public service, law enforcement and non-profit social service agency professionals. This program will teach you the ins and outs of public service management through three distinct components: human relations, management and research.

Sports Management

The mission of the Cumberland University Master of Arts with a major in Sport Management program is to prepare students for advanced careers in the sport industry.

Science & Mathematics

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Associate of Science

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Biochemistry

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Biology

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Biology Minor

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Biomedical Sciences

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Chemistry

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Chemistry Minor

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Mathematics

The mission of the Mathematics program is to provide each student a solid foundation in several core branches of mathematics (calculus, analysis, and algebra) and to prepare students to apply quantitative and abstract reasoning skills in advanced degree programs and/or careers requiring expertise in mathematics.

Mathematics Minor

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Science

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Technology

Information Technology

This program is recommended for students interested in computer programming, internet security, database management, networking and system administration.

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Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)

Engineering Management is a continuously growing and changing field. A Master of Science degree in Engineering Management (MSEM) is applicable to a wide variety of students pursuing leadership positions in practically any industry. This program empowers students to become strategic leaders with management and technical skills paired with the current knowledge necessary to ensure their professional and personal success as twenty-first century global leaders.

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Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM)

Information Technology (IT) is a continuously growing and changing field. A Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) is applicable to a wide variety of students pursuing leadership positions in practically any industry.

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Technology Management Minor

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