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The Division of Education and Leadership prepares exemplary professionals in a student-centered, inquiry-driven environment that places high value on the diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives that are the strengths of the University. Our mission is to educate current and aspiring professionals for success in their chosen vocations; integrate theory, research and practice; promote academic rigor; and nurture reflection, a caring approach to the professions, and collaboration across and within the communities served by the university. 

Shenandoah University’s Division of Education and Leadership offers master’s and certificate programs in leadership. Also offered are programs in education that meet Virginia Department of Education requirements for licensure. 

Admission Process

The minimum requirements for admission to the graduate programs in the Division of Education and Leadership (DEL) at Shenandoah University are those listed under the requirements for Standard or Provisional Acceptance in the Admissions Guidelines section of this catalog.  For DEL graduate programs that require submission of a teaching license, the minimum qualification for admission is a copy of the applicant’s current Virginia teaching license. In approved circumstances, a license can be accepted in lieu of transcripts because of the State of Virginia’s requirements for licensure.

Conditional Acceptance is not offered by the Division of Education and Leadership.

Please consult the Admissions Guidelines  section of this catalog.

Program-specific admissions requirements are listed in the program descriptions below. See also the section “Admission Requirements for All Candidates for Teacher Licensure” in the Admissions Guidelines  section of this catalog for general admissions requirements for these programs.

Application Deadlines

Deadlines for applications are as follows (refer to degree and program title, as deadlines vary):

Programs admitting students only once an academic year:

Fall Semester Only: March 15

Doctor of Education (EdD): Educational Leadership

Fall Semester Only: Priority April 15

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Educational Leadership

Fall Semester Only: July 15

Master of Science: Organizational Leadership (MS)

Programs Admitting Students by Semester (Rolling Admissions):

Fall Semester: 

PhD:  Organizational Leadership (June 15)

Master of Science in Education (MSEd):

Individual Focus
Emphasis in Teaching
Education Administration
Special Education

Master of Science in Literacy Education (MS)

Professional Studies Certificate Programs:

Administration and Supervision
Initial Teacher Licensure
Reading Licensure
Special Education 
Gifted Education

Spring Semester: 

PhD:  Organizational Leadership  (November 1)

Master of Science in Education (MSEd):

Individual Focus
Emphasis in Teaching
Special Education

Master of Science in Literacy Education (MS)

Professional Studies Certificate Programs:

Initial Teacher Licensure
Reading Licensure
Special Education
Gifted Education

Summer Semester:

Master of Science in Education (MSEd):

Individual Focus
Emphasis in Teaching
Special Education

Master of Science in Literacy Education (MS)

Professional Studies Certificate Program:

Initial Teacher Licensure
Reading Licensure
Special Education
Gifted Education

Please contact the Shenandoah University Office of Admissions for assistance in the application process.

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