Online Degree Programs at University of the Cumberlands

About University of the Cumberlands Online

University of the Cumberlands, situated in Williamsburg, Kentucky, has been serving the Appalachian region since 1889. Today, the University's Online Campus makes it possible for the University to serve students anywhere in the world.

Attaining a degree from a higher education institution has never been more convenient. Students can now work towards a degree while keeping their jobs and family commitments.

Students find that University of the Cumberlands is not just another faceless institution. Both traditional and online classes are rooted in the University's Baptist background, as Cumberland's liberal arts focus is based on the belief that "freedom is the result of respect for truth and concern for humanity."

Why Choose University of the Cumberlands Online?

There are many benefits of earning an online degree at University of the Cumberlands:

• Degree Accreditation - University of the Cumberlands is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Bachelor of General Studies, Science, Arts and Music, as well as the Master of Education Degree. The School is also approved by the Kentucky State Department of Education for Teacher Education and Certification.
• Students can improve their quality of life through advancement in their careers or by choosing a new career path.
• Baptist Affiliation - University of the Cumberlands is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention, the Kentucky affiliate of the Southern Baptist Convention .
• UC offers promising students of all backgrounds a broad based liberal arts program enriched with Christian values.
• Degree Prestige and Value - For over a century, University of the Cumberlands has been educating young men and women.
• The institution has produced two governors, five military generals, an admiral, five college and university presidents, a Congressman, ministers, missionaries, legislators, judges, a host of medical doctors, attorneys, teachers and many more individuals in respectable positions.
• Flexible Schedules - Curriculum is designed for busy, achievement-oriented and non-traditional students.
• Students can fit their coursework into their current life schedules.
• Knowledge Excellence - Over 70 percent of the faculty at UC hold the highest degree possible in their field of expertise.
• More than half of UC's instructors have been teaching for over a decade.
• Online Campus - University of the Cumberlands offers a state-of-the-art Virtual Student Resource Center with 24/7/365 academic and technical support.
• Ask for advice on academic, financial, technical or professional matters any time - night or day.
• Financial Aid - Nearly 95 percent of University of the Cumberlands' students receive financial aid.
• The average amount rewarded to a student is $12,797.
• Fast Online Degree Completion - Check out UC's programs in graduate education and undergraduate business, as well as the School's undergraduate general education courses.
• Obtain Teaching and Administration certifications.

Enjoy the Online Experience at University of the Cumberlands

Imagine getting up in the morning and entering your classroom (a.k.a., your kitchen) wearing your slippers and pajamas while sipping hot coffee or tea. Stimulating conversation fires away between your classmates. Everyone gets a chance to share their opinion in the discussion. Such is the reality of online education.

The 21st century demands convenience, time management, flexibility and technology. Just as the job market and economy change to keep up with such demands, so does education. University of the Cumberlands works hard to maintain traditional integrity while keeping up with such changes.

Accreditation

University of the Cumberlands proudly bears the SACS seal - the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-679-4500) - which confers the University the right to award the Bachelor of General Studies, Science, Arts, and Music, as well as the Master of Education Degree. The University is approved by the Kentucky State Department of Education for Teacher Education and Certification.