Shenandoah University’s School of Education & Human Development prepares practitioner-leaders by offering programs of study that conform to the following principles: practicing in a spirit of collaboration; thoughtful examination of the foundations, current contexts and future possibilities of the fields of study; encouraging proactive, problem-centered philosophies of educational and professional practice; producing graduates who will be knowledge-driven, competent decision-makers whose thinking is informed by reflective practice; and preparing caring, capable and reflective teachers, administrators, human services and public sectors practitioners.

Our master’s and doctoral programs are unique in their emphasis on the application of theory to real-world problems and lived experiences. Administration and Supervision Licensure and Teacher Education Licensure programs have each earned accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

You will learn:

• best practices in 21st- century teaching and learning: planning, instruction , assessment (of and for learning), professionalism, relevant theory, integrating technology and pedagogy
• data collection and analysis, data-driven teaching and learning decisions, formative assessment
• how to communicate assessment outcomes to students, parents and other stakeholders

Take your career further by adding a Gifted Endorsement or by becoming a mentor or lead teacher. Update your teaching skills while pursuing National Board Certification (NBCT). Our flexible program offers options to fit your individual career path. You can even complete NBCT within a supportive, cohort environment with professors and other class members.

• National Board Certified Teacher credentials are recognized across the country, and certification often commands a higher salary. 
• Teachers who have earned Gifted Endorsements on their license have the opportunity to work with specialized populations, and often have fewer students in their classes and additional budgets for special expenditures. 
• Teachers who become lead teachers or mentor teachers often have school leaders who support their continuing pathways to administrative positions.

Course Requirements

Course	Title	Hrs.
Concentration:
EDU 635	Reading and Writing in the Content Area	3
ADM 640	Curriculum Development and Evaluation	3
	One course in subject area	3
Electives:	(pick 3 courses from the following)
RDG 533	Reading in the Content Area	3
EDU 584	Classroom Management/School Climate	3
EDU 585	Educational Technology Applications	3
ADM 641	Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction	3
EDU 650	Major Issues in Education	3
EDU 651	Methods of Instruction	3
	Or, other advisor approved elective	3
Inquiry Core:
RST 671	Using Educational Measurement & Statistics	3
RST 678	Action Research I	3
RST 679	Action Research II	3
RST 684	Introduction to Research Literacy	3
	Total	30

Shenandoah University’s School Of Education & Leadership provides inquiry-driven, problem-oriented examinations of public education and organizations.

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State Reciprocity – SARA

Shenandoah University is a member of NC-SARA, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. View the licensure requirements for out-of-state students enrolling in Shenandoah programs leading to licensure. Click on the tab at the bottom of the screen to locate your program. Note that these requirements are subject to change.  Please contact your program with questions.