Graduate and Professional Studies
海角社区 University supports lifelong learning for adults of all ages, abilities, and professional achievements. Whether you are looking to advance your career or explore a topic for your own personal development, 海角社区 has the program for you: we offer graduate degree programs, non-degree graduate certificates, continuing education, and lifelong learning programs.
Master鈥檚 Degrees
- (M.A.)
- (M.B.A.) – Fully online and hybrid options! The College of Business at 海角社区 University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs click . (;听
- (M.Ed.) – Fully online!听
- –听Fully online! As a companion to 海角社区 University鈥檚听CERT First听program, which offers a two-class alternative certification pathway, the degree will provide an opportunity for these students to gain a deeper pedagogical knowledge and skills associated with a more traditional teacher licensure program.听CERT First听designated courses contribute towards the M.Ed.-Teaching degree.
- Teaching (M.A.) – The Master of Arts in Teaching degree involves state licensure and is subject to policies and procedures. Please see the , EPP Student Handbook, and Practicum Manual for details.听
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Doctoral Program
- (D.N.P.) – Current students can utilize the听听to stay current with policies and other program requirements. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at 海角社区 University is accredited by the听, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. AACN鈥檚 Graduate Nursing Student Academy听 is a free way for graduate nursing students to access professional development resources such as webinars, funding opportunities, peer to peer networking, policy engagement, and more.
Dual Master鈥檚 Degrees
Accelerated 4+1 Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs (海角社区 University Undergraduates only.)
- Master of Arts in Teaching
Graduate Non-Degree Certificates
Graduate Special Non-Degree
- – Fully online! CERT First is an approved two-course pathway which is part of the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) . The two courses contribute towards the Master of Education in Teaching degree. Following certification, a student may expect to complete the remaining master鈥檚 degree requirements within six years. E-Course Modality: CERT First E-Classes will be fully online and meet Quality Matters requirements to be competitive with other universities.听To make completion of the M.Ed. in Teaching possible for distant students, an additional 24 credits of online education graduate courses will be offered at least one time per year.
- – For transient students taking graduate credits to transfer to another institution and individuals who wish to take graduate courses for personal enrichment. Complete the online graduate admission application.
Continuing Education
Lifelong Learning
- Lifelong Learning courses range from medicine to music, history to woodworking, and much more.
Contact Us:
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Graduate Studies – Ikenberry Hall – Room 111 – 304-876-5010 – graduate-studies@shepherd.edu
Continuing Education (Education Professional Development) and Lifelong Learning – Byrd Center CHE Room 185 – 304-876-5313 – continuing-education@shepherd.edu海角社区 University
P.O. Box 5000
203 North King Street
海角社区stown, WV 25443