Education Professional Development (EDPD)
(If you have not taken EDPD courses within the last two semesters, please complete the online registration/application form.)
Alternate Registration PIN is 999999
| *(Apply to Register for EDPD Courses HERE)* | Class Schedule – (Enter semester, EDPD, and Graduate in drop-down boxes.) | Spring 2026 Academic Calendar | |
| Course Descriptions (Not all courses are taught each semester.) | CURRENT EDPD Students’ Registration Instructions | Fall 2025 Academic Calendar | |
| Petition to the Graduate Council | NEW EDPD Students’ Registration Instructions | Grading Policy Letter |
- BUILDING CODES
OLA or OLS – Online instruction, either asynchronous or synchronous
HYA or HYS – Hybrid instruction, either asynchronous or synchronousCOMMENT CODES
FTF – Face to face, fully seated class, traditional instruction
HYF – HyFlex, instruction offered both fully seated and onlineMore information can be found by clicking here. - Grade of ‘S’ – Please note that the passing grade for all Shepherd EDPD courses is listed as an S for satisfactory. This is equivalent to a B or better. This can be found in the University Catalog under the grading policy for Graduate and Professional Studies.
- Transcript – Click here to request a transcript of EDPD courses taken at Shepherd University. If this is your first request, please choose the Print/Mail/Pickup link.
- Receipts – Contact the Business Office (304.876.5284 or subusinessoffice@shepherd.edu) to request a payment receipt.
- Add/Drop – To be considered for adding or dropping a course outside of dates posted in the EDPD Academic Calendar, please use this form: Petition to the Graduate Council (PDF)
- Student Email System– Faculty and staff regularly use email to communicate with students. Every student is issued a University email account and must regularly monitor it for official communications. You can access the Shepherd Email system at https://login.microsoftonline.com. Be sure to retrieve your computer account before visiting this server. Your email address will be username@rams.shepherd.edu
Cost
Tuition:
3-credit EDPD course = $219
3-credit EDPD CS course = $369
3-credit EDPD VESi course = $369
2-credit EDPD VESi course = $296
Limitation
EDPD courses may NOT be used as part of a graduate degree program at Shepherd University or other schools in West Virginia. Students are limited to 18 credit hours per semester.
Virtual Education Software (VESI) online professional development courses are now tablet compatible, making it easy for you to recertify anytime, anywhere with reliable, stable online access. These courses are available for registration during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. You must complete and turn in all assignments during the semester in which you register two weeks prior to the date the grades are due. For a list of classes, please visit their website at http://www.virtualeduc.com/shepherd.
Calmer Schools (CS) online professional development courses are offered through a third-party educational portal. Online courses are self-paced and can be completed within set start and end times agreed upon by Calmer Schools and the Partner University, Shepherd. Each course includes articles on the topic, assessment tools and more – all at a self-directed pace – allowing educators to complete at least 45 hours of course content eligible for 3-credits. To learn more, visit the Calmer Schools website at https://www.choosecalm.com/.
Courses
- A wide array of EDPD classes are offered each semester. The largest enrollment is during the summer months when most teachers are on summer break.
- Courses are offered in Math, Psychology, History, Ethics, Science, Social Studies, ESL (English as a Second Language), English, Special Education, Classroom Management, Ethics, School Administration and Management, Overseas Travel Classes, and Communication.
Shepherd University established EDPD (Professional Development in Education) in 2006, in order to re-certify some 500 educators and others. The primary service areas are West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, but with most courses taught online, our areas have now extended to the west coast and assist over 1,000 plus teachers in obtaining continuing education credit.
Mission
EDPD courses at Shepherd University have been designed to complement the undergraduate and graduate programs by providing quality study and research. EDPD courses have been carefully reviewed and created to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities for local, national, and global educators as well as those who are seeking career enhancement . To ensure the highest in educational standard, all professors are qualified to teach on a full- or part-time basis.
Goals of Professional Graduate Education (EDPD)
- To allow educators to earn their required 6 graduate credit hours for re-certification locally.
- To assist teachers in gaining new and vital updated knowledge in various subjects, which they can utilize in their classrooms.
- To assist teachers in their compliance with West Virginia State Law that requires all educators to take graduate-level classes.
- To inform teachers of the latest research in their teaching field(s).
- To assist educators who may be having difficulties with newly assigned duties.
- To have a forum in which teachers may learn from each other through informed dialogue and discussion.
For more information, contact us at: continuing-education@shepherd.edu