2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

Available Majors
Accounting English* Physics*
Art** Exercise and Sport Science Psychology
Biology* Fitness and Sport Management* Public Health
Business Administration Health** Social Studies*
Business Management Information Systems History Spanish**
Chemistry* History and Political Science Speech/Media Communication Education*
Church Music Human Services Theatre Arts
Communication Arts
Criminal Justice
Education*
Elementary Education P-5
Journalism and Public Relations
Mathematics*
Missions and Ministry
Music**
Middle School 5-9
Physical Education**
* also available with Secondary Education Teacher Certification Program
** P-12 teacher certification available
Available Minors
All of the majors listed above have minors except for Fitness and Sport Management. Other minors are Biblical
Languages, French** and Military Science.
A student has the privilege of meeting the requirements and of graduating under the catalogue under which he entered,
provided he/she completes the work within seven years. After seven years the student will be expected to conform either to
the requirements specified for the class with which he/she is graduated or the requirements set forth in the current catalog.
To be eligible for a degree at any commencement, the student must file with the Registrar an application for such degree
in the semester prior to the commencement date. The University requires the student to use his full and proper name in
registering and applying for a degree, and on other official college records. Candidates for graduation must attend practice
sessions and Commencement exercises.
Teacher Certification
Certification of all teacher candidates completing a program of preparation at University of the Cumberlands is vested
in the State Board of Education and is contingent upon satisfactory completion of state requirements which vary somewhat
from state to state. Students completing a teacher preparation program at the University of the Cumberlands will meet the
requirements for the state of Kentucky; however, each state will evaluate test scores and transcripts before issuing initial
certification. Initial certification in another state under the Interstate Compact Agreement is also contingent upon the
availability of a certification area in that state comparable to that of Kentucky. Therefore, a student meeting the requirements
for Kentucky may or may not fulfill all requirements for another state.Since the Education Professional Standards Board
has the sole authority for official certification, any changes in requirements must be adhered to within the effective dates
regardless of the student’s entry date or time on the program pursued.
Applications for Kentucky certification and those states contiguous to Kentucky may be obtained from the Director of
Certification.
Graduates of the University of the Cumberlands who meet the requirements can secure one of the following teaching
certificates issued by the Education Professional Standards Board:
A. Statement of Eligibility Secondary Certificate 8-12
B. Statement of Eligibility Early Elementary Certificate P-5
C. Statement of Eligibility Middle School Certificate 5-9
D. Statement of Eligibility P-12
Preparation for Graduate Studies and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Education
University of the Cumberlands provides students many opportunities to prepare for graduate studies or postbaccalaureate
professional education. Many majors include specific options or tracks intended for those preparing for
post-baccalaureate study. These curricula are outlined in the programs of study detailed later in this catalog. Among these
programs are the following pre-professional areas:
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