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Second Degree Programs

Students who have completed one degree at Cumberland University may earn a second degree at the same level (Bachelor) at Cumberland University. An Approved program of study must be submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Dean of the appropriate School before the end of the first semester of course work toward the second degree. Students must complete the program of study for the second degree. Courses taken in the first degree may also be used in the second degree. Students who have completed one degree at another institution may earn a second degree at the same level (Bachelor) at Cumberland University.

The requirements are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 25% or 30 out of the 120 total semester hours required for the degree at Cumberland University. For a bachelor’s degree, the student must have at least 25% or 12-15 of the required hours for the degree in upper division (300-400 numbered courses) credit hours earned through Cumberland University.
  2. Maintenance of a 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA in the undergraduate degree program.
  3. Achievement of sufficient academic performance on previous course work.
  4. Completion of a major area other than the major area(s) completed at the time the first degree was awarded.