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Impact Lives Through Learning

You are committed to helping learners achieve their educational milestones. At Shawnee State University, we take your commitment further with specialized graduate-level degree focuses in the education field. Our graduate education programs are offered online so you can flexibly pursue your education on your terms.

Undergraduate Degrees & Programs

Graduate Degrees & Programs

Certificate- Deaf Studies (Non-Licensure/Endorsement)

Certificate – Deaf Studies | In-Person

Build communication skills and cultural understanding to better engage with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This certificate introduces students to American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf culture, and issues in accessibility and inclusion. Ideal for students pursuing careers in education, healthcare, or social services, the program strengthens your ability to connect and advocate across language and cultural barriers.

Bachelors – Adolescent to Young Adult (7-12) Teaching Degree

Bachelor of Science/Arts Teaching Degrees – Singe Subject Area | In-Person

Prepare to teach and inspire middle and high school students with a program focused on grades 7–12 education. Build classroom leadership skills, explore instructional strategies, and complete fieldwork in real school settings. Choose a single teaching concentration in English/Humanities, Mathematical Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Social Sciences for your Bachelor of Arts of Bachelor of Science degree. Pursue the licensure and tools you need to connect with learners to create a lasting impact in the classroom.

Bachelors – Art Education (K-12)

Bachelor of Science/Arts in Art Education | In-Person

Blend creativity with purpose in a degree that prepares you to teach visual arts in grades K–12. This program leads to a multi-age visual arts teaching license and includes training across multiple studio disciplines. Study both education and art, with advising support from both areas. The program aligns with CAEP and Ohio Department of Education standards. You must be admitted to the teacher education program to pursue licensure.

Bachelors Middle School (4-9) Teaching Degree

Bachelor of Science in Education Teaching Degrees – Two Subject Areas | In-Person

Prepare to teach and connect with students during one of the most formative stages of development. In this program, you’ll earn your Bachelor of Science in Education and a license to teach grades 4–9. Choose two subject concentrations from Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Coursework includes classroom management, literacy, and adolescent development, along with real field experience. You’ll also complete all required state exams to be licensure-ready before entering your own classroom.

Bachelors in Primary Education (PreK-5) Teaching Degree

Bachelor of Science in Education – Primary Education | In-Person

Prepare to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners. This program leads to a license to teach children in grades PreK through 5 and includes coursework in child development, literacy, classroom management, and instructional methods. With hands-on field experiences and supportive faculty mentorship, you’ll graduate ready to guide foundational learning and foster curiosity during the most critical years of a child’s education.

Bachelors in Primary Intervention (PreK-5) Teaching Degree

Bachelor of Science in Education – Primary Intervention | In-Person

Make a difference for young learners with diverse learning needs. This program prepares you to teach and support students with mild to moderate disabilities in grades PreK–5. Study child development, inclusive instructional strategies, and behavior management while completing fieldwork in real classroom settings. Upon graduation, you’ll be licensed as an Intervention Specialist, ready to create accessible, supportive learning environments for every student.

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction

Masters of Education | Curriculum and Instruction | 100% Online

Design the critical frameworks of learning achievement through your effective curriculum development and instructional approaches. Explore curriculum theory and advanced assessment in curriculum and instruction, among other key focuses. Prepare to impact learning in a number of settings, such as instructional coordination, curriculum direction, and postsecondary education administration.

M.Ed. Intervention Specialist

Masters of Education | Intervention Specialist | 100% Online

Make an impact on diverse learners in special education and exceptional education
environments. Cover the essentials of curriculum development, instructional delivery,
classroom management, and learner assessment within special and exceptional education,
including accommodations and technologies for students with disabilities, the nature and needs
of students with mild/moderate disabilities, behavioral interventions, and more. Prepare to
serve the needs of special/exceptional learners in a number of K-12 school settings.

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction | Alternative Licensure

Masters of Education | Curriculum and Instruction Alternative Licensure | 100% Online

Accelerate your impact as a classroom teacher with this alternative licensure M.Ed. program
that lets you complete your coursework asynchronously at an accelerated pace. Explore
curriculum planning, technology integration in learning, advanced assessment, studies in multicultural education, and philosophy of education. Prepare to teach in a number of K-12 learning settings. 

Graduate Certificate – Alternative Licensure in Teacher Education

Graduate Certificate – Alternative Licensure in Teacher Education | In-Person

For those with a non-education bachelor’s degree, this certificate provides a path to earning an Ohio teaching license through an alternative route. Coursework aligns with state licensure requirements and provides experience in classroom settings. It’s a flexible, supportive option for future teachers ready to lead and make a difference.

Tools to Build The Future You Want

As a university with community-college roots, we are geared to sustain a spirit of upward momentum in all we do as a community and as individuals reaching for a future that honors every aspiration in learning and life. We build our education experience around a mission to nurture the success of each and every student, while fostering a pursuit of the highest standards of practice and leadership in every field to achieve a better collective future for us all.

Our Mission

To position every student for meaningful impact as bold innovators and ethical, globally-minded leaders.

Our Values

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We place students at the center of everything we do and every decision we make.

Student-focused Service

We place students at the center of everything we do and every decision we make.

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We value the diverse perspectives of the people within our community, on and off campus.

Community Engagement

We value the diverse perspectives of the people within our community, on and off campus.

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We respect open, honest, and sincere two-way communication.

Authentic Dialogue

We respect open, honest, and sincere two-way communication.

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Innovation

We value innovation and encourage students to dream big and explore new possibilities.

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Culture of Continuous Improvement

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