These programs are designed for candidates who hold a valid teaching license from an accredited institution and who are seeking a rank change. The total number of hours is 32 graduate credit hours.

Planned programs for each of the below certifications are the curriculum contract between candidates and University of the Cumberlands. The candidate’s advisor will complete a planned program within the first semester of enrollment. Once the planned program is signed by the candidate, the candidate’s advisor, and the Department of Education Chair, it is filed in the Registrar’s office and serves as the curriculum for program completion.

Click on the link below to download a planned program for the desired curriculum.

• Elementary (P-5)
• Middle School (5-9) English, Math, Science, Social Studies
• Secondary (8-12) English, Math, Science, Social Studies
• Art, Health, Integrated Music, Physical Education (P-12)
• Business & Marketing (5-12)
• Special Education – Learning and Behavior Disorders – LBD (P-12)

For course descriptions, please refer to Online Catalog