Shepherd University is proud to offer over 70 different academic programs that are united by a strong liberal arts core designed to give our students diverse learning experiences. Our programs prepare our graduates to think broadly and critically while actively engaging in civic service and global citizenship. Explore below by clicking on the degree titles to visit a department page.
Exploratory Program | Additional Minors | Graduate Programs
• available as a concentration
* also available as a minor
Accounting, B.S.
Applied Mathematics & Data Science, B.S.*
Art, B.F.A.*
- Graphic Design*
- Painting
- Photography/Computer Imagery*
Biology, B.S.*
- Traditional Biology
- Ecological Science
Business Administration, B.S.*
- General Business Administration
- Aviation Management
- Entrepreneurship*
- Financial Planning
- Management
- Marketing*
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Master of Business Administration 4+1
Chemistry, B.S.*
- Traditional Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Biopharmaceutical Sciences
- Environmental Chemistry
Communication and New Media, B.A./B.S.*
- Communication Studies
- Digital Filmmaking
- Journalism*
- Strategic Communication
Computer and Information Sciences, B.S.*
- Computer Programming and Information Systems
- Cyber Security and Networking
Contemporary Theater Studies, B.A.*
Criminal Justice, B.A.*
- Forensics
- Law Enforcement
Economics, B.S.*
- Traditional Economics
- Financial Economics
Elementary Education, B.A.
Engineering Science, B.S.*
- Environmental Engineering
English, B.A.*
- Creative Writing
- Literature
Environmental Studies, B.S.*
- Aquatic Science
- Environmental Science
- Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management
Global Studies, B.A.*
Health Promotion and Exercise Science, B.S.
- Health Promotion
- Health Sciences
History, B.A.*
- General History
- Civil War and 19th-Century America
- Historic Preservation and Public History*
Interdisciplinary Programs
Music, B.A.*
- General Music
- Composition
- Performance
Music Education, B.A.
- Instrumental emphasis, PreK-Adult
- Vocal emphasis, PreK-Adult
Nursing, B.S.N.
- Traditional Nursing
Political Science, B.S.*
- General Political Science
- Homeland Security*
- Legal Studies
- Political Communication*
Pre-Professional Studies
- Pre-Dentistry (see Biology or Chemistry)
- Pre-Medicine (see Biology or Chemistry)
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine (see Biology or Chemistry)
- Pre-Law (see Political Science)
Psychology, B.A.*
Recreation and Sport Studies, B.S.*
- Interscholastic Athletic Administration and Coaching
- Sport Communication
- Sport and Event Management
- Sports Marketing
- Recreation Therapy
Secondary Education, B.A.
- Art, PreK-Adult
- Biology, Grades 9-Adult
- Chemistry, Grades 9-Adult
- English, Grades 5-Adult
- General Science, Grades 5-Adult
- Mathematics, Grades 5-Adult
- Music, PreK-Adult
- Physical Education, PreK-Adult
- Social Studies, Grades 5-Adult
- Spanish, Grades 5-Adult
Social Work, B.S.W.
Sociology, B.S.*
- Culture and Society
- Criminology
Spanish, B.A.*
Regents Bachelor of Arts
- Administration of Justice
- Agricultural Entrepreneurship
- Business
- Global Studies
- Health
- Human Services
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Social Issues
- Sustainable Food Production
Exploratory Program
ADDITIONAL MINORS
- Aging Studies
- Art History
- Business Information Systems
- Crime and Society
- Education
- Gender and Women’s Studies
- General Science
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Health and Wellness
- Hospitality Management
- Innovation
- Physics (Applied)
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts
Master Of Education in Educational Leadership
- Higher Education Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction (K-12)