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Shenandoah University

Embrace a love of learning, collaboration, and service with Shenandoah, the Big Little University Rising. Our faculty are committed to providing you with personalized attention through an interactive online platform.

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Shenandoah University Online Programs

Shenandoah is recognized for forward-thinking programs that produce competitive and purposeful graduates. From business administration to public health, our online degree programs offer career-ready skills for today’s most in-demand industries, all on your schedule.

Master’s in Teaching

Designed for provisionally licensed teachers, the Online Master of Arts in Teaching programs deliver the credentials you need to transition to a professional teaching license.

3 Concentrations Available

Master’s in Teaching: Elementary Education (PreK-6)

Gain the credentials necessary to transition from a provisional to professional teaching license by completing this master’s program aligned with Virginia PreK-6 standards.

Master’s in Teaching: Middle Education (6-8)

Transition from a provisional to professional teacher license with this MAT program aligned to Virginia’s standards for grades 6-8.

Master’s in Teaching: Secondary Education (6-12)

Advance your teacher license from provisional to professional with this MAT and specialize in English, history, biology, chemistry, mathematics, business and information technology, or Spanish.

Online M.S.Ed. in Education Administration

Branch out of the classroom and into a leadership role with an education degree that delivers the skills you need for success.

2 Tracks Available

Online M.S. Literacy Education

Transform your classroom with evidence-based literacy strategies you can apply immediately through SU’s flexible, online master’s programs.

Online M.S. Literacy Education: Early Literacy

Focus on reading development strategies for children aged 3–5 with this early literacy master’s. Graduate meeting the VA add-on endorsement requirements.

Online M.S. Literacy Education: Reading

Deepen your understanding of how students learn to read with CAEP-accredited curriculum rooted in research, evidence and practical use.

Online M.S. Literacy Education: Writing

From grammar to linguistics, this writing literacy master’s will upgrade your ability to teach creative and non-fiction writing skills to K-12 students.

Online MBA

Develop sought-after business expertise with an AACSB-accredited and 100% online program that allows you to customize your degree with concentrations.

5 Concentrations Available

Online MBA: Business Analytics

Analyze large-scale data, predict future values and solve real-world business problems with quantitative methods using modern code-based software.

Online MBA: Cybersecurity Management

Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam with an AACSB-accredited MBA program designed to put you on the fast-track for leading roles in cybersecurity.

Online MBA: Digital Marketing

With this MBA, you’ll also earn the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) certificate and prepare for the American Marketing Association (AMA) certification exam.

Online MBA: Esports Management

Become a leader in the fast-growing esports industry with an elevated understanding of esports revenue generation, management, marketing and economics.

Online MBA: Healthcare Management

Enter or advance in healthcare management with an AACSB-accredited program that develops your industry-specific legal, administrative and ethical knowledge.

Online MPH

Implement positive changes in your community through an innovative online program focused on public health in rural and underserved populations.

Online MS in Cybersecurity

Develop effective cybersecurity solutions for organizations of any size and prepare for in-demand certification exams.

Online MS in Organizational Leadership

Qualify for managerial positions and learn how to optimize organizational processes with Shenandoah’s online master’s in organizational leadership.

PSC – Administration and Supervision

Meet the Virginia requirements for licensure in administration and supervision and gain the credential to pursue advanced leadership roles in diverse educational settings.

PSC – Elementary Education (PreK-6)

Become an impactful decision-maker inside the elementary classroom and earn the credential to transition from provisional to professional licensure.

PSC – Middle Education (6-8)

Become a capable and reflective middle school educator with a certificate program designed to enhance your skills and help you transition from provisional to professional licensure.

PSC – Reading

Become a literacy hero for your students with an accredited certificate program that delivers the skills you need to advance your career.

PSC – Secondary Education (6-12)

Advance your teaching career with a certificate designed to help you move from provisional to professional licensure. Choose a focus in either English, history, biology, chemistry, mathematics, business & information technology or Spanish.

PSC ─ Gifted Education

The gifted education certificate readies you to support high-ability students’ unique learning needs and satisfies Virginia’s state endorsement add-on requirements. 

At-a-Glance

100%

Online Coursework

Flexible

To Learn on Your Schedule

11:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Shenandoah University campus

Why Shenandoah University?

Choose an online degree program from Shenandoah and join a growing network of lifelong learners that spans 47 countries and all 50 states. Our nationally recognized degrees offer a personalized learning experience with individualized instruction from industry experts. Classes are led by caring and experienced faculty to ensure you receive the support you need to thrive as a student and as a professional.

About SU

Join a University Known for Top-Tier Quality

In addition to being recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best National Universities Rankings” in 20251, Shenandoah University is also proud to have several 2025–2026 Colleges of Distinction2 awards:

Best Colleges. Five Years. Colleges of Distinction 2024 to 2025.
Best Colleges. Five Years. Private Colleges of Distinction 2024 to 2025.
Best Colleges. Five Years. Military Support Colleges of Distinction 2024 to 2025.
Best Colleges. Five Years. Equity and Inclusion Colleges of Distinction 2024 to 2025.
Career Development Colleges of Distinction 2025 to 2026.
Best Colleges. Education Colleges of Distinction 2025 to 2026.
Business Colleges of Distinction 2025 to 2026.
Successful Outcomes Colleges of Distinction 2025
Casey Edsall

“Shenandoah provides a great education in the classroom, but the opportunities they provide to take theory to practice and apply those concepts in the real world are beyond comparable to other small schools and even some larger universities.”

–Casey Edsall ’18, MBA

Online Learning Experience

At Shenandoah University, learning online doesn’t mean learning alone. Join SU’s close-knit community, where caring instructors are eager to answer your questions. Our Office of Learning Resources and Services is also available for additional assistance. Build the future you want while experiencing maximum support with Shenandoah’s convenient online programs.

  • Join a network of lifelong learners 
  • Small classes with 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio 
  • Expert, compassionate faculty 
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Sources

  1. U.S. News & World Report. “Best National Universities Rankings.” Retrieved March 25, 2025, from https://www.usnews.com/.  
  2. Colleges of Distinction. “Shenandoah University.” Retrieved March 25, 2025, from https://collegesofdistinction.com/.