Promoting Social Justice, Embracing Innovation, and Enhancing Education
The accredited School of Education at Shepherd University will prepare you to inspire and empower future generations of learners. We develop liberally educated and motivated teachers who are equipped with the technology to educate future generations successfully and creatively. Whether you pursue elementary or secondary education, your coursework will cover theory, teaching methods, and in-classroom experiences.
Majors
Education, B.A. | Elementary Education, B.A. | Secondary Education, B.A.
Minors
Education
Graduate Programs
Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
Teaching, M.A.
We offer a variety of teaching fields for you to pursue, from music and art to math and science. No matter the specialization, you will graduate ready to confidently lead a classroom of your own. Our rigorous program ensures that our graduates can not only teach, but also reinforces best practices through various and numerous projects based in real-world scenarios and field-based practicum / clinical experience opportunities.
Accreditation
In Fall 2024, Shepherd University’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) once again underwent the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation review process; in Spring 2025, we received our Accreditation renewal award status (for more information visit HERE). Shepherd University is proud of our ongoing achievements, and we look forward to the Council’s next visit in Fall 2026.
We invite you to visit our Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Review website, devoted to providing the public our annual reporting information as provided to CAEP each spring. The information located here includes a variety of data and continuous improvement and quality assurance measures relevant to our Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Mission
The Shepherd University Educator Preparation Program (EPP) utilizes data-driven instruction to prepare reflective, effective, and socially responsible teachers to meet the diverse needs of P-12 students. Rooted in learning, engagement, integrity, accessibility, service, and community, we cultivate innovative educators who apply research-based strategies, foster inclusive learning environments, and promote success for all students. Through rigorous coursework and immersive field experiences with community partners, we prepare our teacher candidates to be empowered educators who seek continuous improvement and lead in dynamic educational settings.
(Adopted by EPP Council Spring 2025)
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