The Shepherd University is a public university that was established in 1871 and is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The university offers baccalaureate degrees in a wide range of fields that include the Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Teacher Education, the Social and Natural Sciences, and other career-oriented areas. The graduate programs include the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in College Student Development and Administration, Master of Business Administration and Master of Music in Music Education.