Graduate and Professional Studies
Shepherd 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, Shepherd has the program for you: we offer graduate degree programs, non-degree graduate certificates, continuing education, and lifelong learning programs.
Graduate Programs
Master’s Degrees
- College Student Development and Administration (M.A.)
- Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.) – fully online!
- Teaching (M.A.)
- Business Administration (MBA) – fully online and hybrid options!
- Appalachian Studies (M.A.)
- Data Analytics and Information Systems (M.S.) – fully online!
Dual Master’s Degrees
Doctoral Program
Accelerated (4+1) Programs (Shepherd University Undergraduates only.)
- Master of Arts: Appalachian Studies
- Master of Science: Data Analytics and Information Systems
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Arts in Teaching
Non-Degree Graduate Certificates
- Appalachian Studies
- Health Administration
- Public Management
- Foundation in Higher Education
- Management Information Systems
- Sports Management
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
Byrd Science Center, Room 212
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
203 North King Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304-876-5313
Graduate-studies@shepherd.edu