Accreditation Statement
CHARTER
Cumberland University has been continuously chartered by the State of Tennessee since 1842.
ACCREDITATION
Cumberland University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Cumberland University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Cumberland University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Tennessee State Department of Education has approved Cumberland University to offer programs for initial teacher licenses and additional endorsements at both the undergraduate and post baccalaureate levels. Please visit the Tennessee Department of Education website (
www.tn.gov/education) and select Cumberland University for a list of approved teacher licensure programs. (Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation, 710 James Robertson Parkway 12th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243; (615) 532-4885; Educator.Licensure@tn.gov)
The baccalaureate and master’s programs in nursing are approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing (665 Mainstream Dr, Metro Center, Nashville, TN 37243; 615-532-5166).
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Cumberland University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. (
http://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE).
The Athletic Training (AT) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE-6850 Austin Center Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78737-3184; 844-462-2283).
The Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) in its associate, baccalaureate, and graduate business programs (11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213; 913-339-9356).
AUTHORIZATION
Cumberland University is authorized to offer professional continuing education for accountants by the Board of Accountancy of the State of Tennessee (500 James Robertson Pkwy. #2, Nashville, TN 37243; 615-741-2550).
Cumberland University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). (NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.)